To enhance Ballyhoo’s cultural exchange, we are adding an early Americana flare to the festival. Anyone is free to enter!
2023 APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED NOW
COMPETITION DATE: SUNDAY, MARCH 5TH, 2023 12-4pm
$1620 IN CASH PRIZES
FIDDLE: SMALL FRY – YOUTH UNDER 12 BANJO: SMALL FRY – YOUTH UNDER 12
$25 – First Place $25 – First Place
$10 – Second Place $15 – Second Place
Certificate – Third Place Certificate – Third Place
FIDDLE: ADULT (13-55) BANJO: ADULT (13-55)
$200 – First Place $200 – First Place
$125 – Second Place $125 – Second Place
$75- Third Place $50 – Third Place
FIDDLE: OLDTIMERS (Over 55) BANJO: OLDTIMERS (Over 55)
$200 – First Place $200 – First Place
$125 – Second Place $125 – Second Place
$75- Third Place $50 – Third Place
RULES FOR BALLYHOO FIDDLE/BANJO COMPETITION
Fiddlers under 12:
Fast song and a waltz. The waltz needs to be something with ¾ timing. The fast song should be a breakdown, rag or polka.
Tunes not allowed are show tunes such as Orange Blossom Special, Listen to the Mockingbird, or Black Mt. Rag. No electric instruments are allowed.
Fiddlers over 12:
Three songs: a waltz, a breakdown, and tune of choice, which is a rag, polka, or another breakdown.
Banjo over 12:
Three tunes of their choice.
Contestants in categories will be judged on:
Rhythm and timing – 20 points
Authenticity – 20 points
Creativity – 20 points,
Tone – 20 points
Overall execution – 20 points