When: Sunday, August 31, 2025: Time: 12:30 P.M.
Where: Canfield Fairgrounds, 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Rd Canfield, Ohio 44406
Pre-registration is required as we are limited to 20 contestants on a first come first serve basis. All
Pre-registered contestants receive free admission!
16 and under receive a plus one.
$1,200 total prize money!
Fiddle divisions:
● Junior (Ages 12 and under)
● Teen (Ages 13-19)
● Championship (ages 20-60)
● Senior (Ages 61 and over)
Contest Rules:
● All contestants will draw for their order of appearance. The number one fiddler in the junior division will be permitted
to replay at the end of the division if they choose. Their best score will be considered as their final score.
● Fiddlers are not permitted near the judging area before, during or following their performance. All fiddlers will be
judged blindly and must play in the order of the draw.
● Contestants are allowed one (1) optional guitar accompaniment.
● If a string breaks, the FIDDLER will have the option to continue or stop at that point. If the tune is completed, it will be
judged as played. If the fiddler stops, he will be allowed to begin with that tune and complete the program.
● Contestants must first play a hoedown; second, a waltz; and third, a tune of their choice other than a hoedown or
waltz. A five-minute time limit will be in effect. Ten points will be deducted from the total score for each 30 second
interval or portion thereof. A. A hoedown will be considered as a reel, hornpipe, or any tune in 4/4 time that is not a
march, two step or rag. B. A waltz will be considered as any tune that is in 3/4 time. C. A Tune of Choice cannot be
another waltz or hoedown.
● Show tunes such as “Listen to the Mockingbird,” “Black Mountain Rag” and “The Orange Blossom Special” will not be
permitted. Contact microphones/amplified instruments are not permitted.
● No trick or fancy fiddling allowed during the contesting appearances. Fiddles must be played in the standard EADG
tuning. Judging will be scored for intonation, rhythmic accuracy, creativity, and tone quality.
● No sheet music shall be displayed in the contesting area.
Contact Emily at 724-714-5999 or send an email to info@canfieldfair.com with any questions or comments. We look
forward to seeing everyone and thank you for your participation. Feel free to share this information with other fiddlers.