# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Texas State Championship Contests for Guitar, Banjo, and Mandolin
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 am
- **Event Description**: Join us for the Texas State Championship contests for flatpick guitar, mandolin, and bluegrass banjo, together with the Farmers Branch Bluegrass Festival, on Friday & Saturday July 31 - Aug 1 2026 at the DoubleTree Dallas Hotel near the Galleria in Dallas.  The contests are free to watch!
 
Find out if you're the best banjo, mandolin, or flatpick guitar player in Texas!  First place prize money is $500 plus commemorative plaque!  All the details are on the website at https://bluegrassheritage.org/texas-state-championships/

The 2026 Texas State Championships have been made possible by the generous support of these amazing sponsors:

Bluegrass Heritage Foundation
The City of Farmers Branch, Texas
J & S Body Shop, Frisco Texas
Tone Shop Guitars
Southwest Bluegrass Club
Central Texas Bluegrass Association
Paluxy River Bluegrass Association
DoubleTree Dallas Hotel near the Galleria
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/addison/2026-texas-state-championship-contests-for-guitar-banjo-and-mandolin/200029455795611
- **Event Categories**: music, sports, entertainment, contests, festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 117

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Addison
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: DoubleTree by Hilton Dallas Near the Galleria
- **lat**: 32.926437624387
- **long**: -96.842543423928
- **full address**: DoubleTree by Hilton Dallas Near the Galleria, 4099 Valley View Ln, Dallas, TX 75244-5002, United States, Addison

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Texas State Championship Contests for Guitar, Banjo, and Mandolin being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Texas State Championship Contests for Guitar, Banjo, and Mandolin takes place on Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 am at DoubleTree by Hilton Dallas Near the Galleria, 4099 Valley View Ln, Dallas, TX 75244-5002, United States, Addison.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Texas State Championship Contests for Guitar, Banjo, and Mandolin?
  - **A:** 2026 Texas State Championship Contests for Guitar, Banjo, and Mandolin is organized by Bluegrass Heritage Foundation.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 Texas State Championship Contests for Guitar, Banjo, and Mandolin is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Addison, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 110+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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