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.

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!

2023 Results

Open Fiddle

1. Richard Foster - Freeburg, IL
2. Felicity McKeller - Carbondale, IL
3. Gloria Coughlin - Collinsville, IL

Open Banjo

1. Samuel Webb - Columbia, IL

Junior Fiddle

1. Jacob Foster - Freeburg, IL
2. Abby Luthy - Du Quoin, IL
3. Paris Nix - Carbondale, IL
4. Rebecca Sauerhage - Coulterville, IL
5. Avery Kellerman - Pinckneyville, IL