40th ANNUAL OLD TIME FIDDLERS CONTEST
Friday September 9th, 2022
For questions or further information, please contact: Michelle Molloy, [email protected]
Please register beside the fair office in the arena 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
The contest will commence at 7:30 p.m. on the arena stage.
Rules and Regulations:
1. NOVICE CLASS: The contestant must be 10 years of age or under and competed less than 3 times in
any Ontario fiddle competition. One-piece will be played in the choice of 3/4, 6/8, 2/4, or 4/4 time. The
Duet Class will play a waltz and tune of choice.
2. All other classes must play in Old-Time style: a waltz 3/4 time, a jig 6/8 time, and a hoedown (reel,
breakdown, or a hornpipe) 2/4 or 4/4 time. The Duet Class will play a waltz and tune of choice.
3. Each contestant may enter only one class (except for Duet). ONCE REGISTERED CANNOT CHANGE
CLASSES.
4. In case of an accident (broken string or power failure) beyond the contestant’s control, a replay will
be allowed.
5. Each contestant will be allowed one instrument (chord only) for accompaniment. A house
accompanist will be available for those who do not have their own.
6. Players are to be ready when called.
7. Marks can be picked up after the presentation of their class. All judges’ decisions are final. Judges will
award points based on Timing, Danceability, Tone, Accuracy, and Old-Time Style.
8. The order of play will be determined by first to register, and last to perform. Contestants must
register prior to the start of their class.
CLASSES
in order
10 AND UNDER NOVICE
1 st $30.00 and trophy
2 nd $20.00
3 rd $10.00
$5.00 for all non-winners.
Recognition of youngest fiddler with trophy.
12 AND UNDER
1 st $60.00 and trophy
2 nd $40.00
3 rd $30.00
$5.00 gratuity for all non-winners.
18 AND UNDER
1 st $100.00 and trophy
2 nd $75.00
3 rd $50.00
19 TO 59
1 st $100.00
2 nd $75.00
3 rd $50.00
60 AND OVER
1 st $100.00
2 nd $75.00
3 rd $50.00
DUET CLASS
1 st $150.00
2 nd $100.00
3 rd $80.00
OPEN CLASS
1 st $200.00
2 nd $150.00
3 rd $75.00
4 th $50.00
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