Appletime Fiddle & Banjo Contest

The Friends of Bluegrass are once again kicking off the Appletime® Fiddle & Banjo Contest at the Historic Liberty Theater. An Appletime® staple for many years, the Fiddle & Banjo Contest showcases the best of the best in Bluegrass, Traditional, and Americana music.

Friends of Bluegrass - Sponsored by: Dagner's Finishing and Restoration

Contestants can register at the Liberty Theater starting at 5:00 PM. The contest begins at 6:00 PM. Registration and admission are both FREE!

2024 Results

Open Fiddle

1. Richard Foster - Freeburg, IL
2. Stephanie Wooley - Makanda, IL
3. Lauren Martin - Herrin, IL

Banjo

1. Jim Glaspy - Branson, MO
2. Samuel Webb - Columbia, IL

Junior Fiddle

1. Jacob Foster - Freeburg, IL
2. Abby Leatherman - Shiloh, IL
3. Kathlyn Hareling - Doniphan, MO
4. Nathan Yang - Carbondale, IL
5. Paris Nix - Murphysboro, IL