To enhance Ballyhoo’s cultural exchange, we are adding an early Americana flare to the festival. Anyone is free to enter!
2022 APPLICATIONS WILL OPEN OCTOBER 1, 2021
$1500 IN CASH PRIZES
FIDDLE: YOUTH UNDER 12
$50.00-First Place
$25.00-Second Place
Certificate-Third Place
FIDDLE: ADULT OVER 12 BANJO: ADULT OVER 12
$400.00-First Place $250.00-First Place
$300.00-Second Place $150.00-Second Place
$200.00-Third Place $75.00-Third Place
$50-Honorable Mention
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