Lone Star Fiddle Championship, 18 April | Event in Athens | AllEvents

Lone Star Fiddle Championship

Athens Old Fiddlers Reunion

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Sat, 18 Apr • 09:00 AM

8.5 hours

The Texan: A Landmark Venue

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Date & Location

Sat, 18 Apr • 09:00 AM (CDT)

The Texan: A Landmark Venue

209 E. Tyler St., Athens, Texas, United States

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About the event

Lone Star Fiddle Championship
Why It Draws Top Talent

The championship isn't just a regional event; it is a magnet for the best fiddlers in the nation because of its prestige and the specific "Texas-Style" it pioneered.

• Elite Musicality: Competitors are judged on tone, timing, and execution. The "Open" and "Championship" divisions often feature professional-grade musicians who have won national titles in places like Weiser, Idaho, or the Grand Masters in Nashville.

• The "Texas Style" Standard: This style, popularized by legends like Benny Thomasson and Eck Robertson, involves taking a simple breakdown or waltz and adding complex "licks" and variations. Mastering it is considered a "black belt" achievement in the fiddle world.

• A Family Tradition: You will often see multi-generational families competing. Names like Texas "Shorty" Chancellor, Ludiker, and Hopkins have dominated these stages for decades, passing down techniques that keep the talent level incredibly high.

Notable Musicians & Legends
The championship has been a proving ground for musicians who have gone on to redefine American music:

• Ridge Roberts: A recent standout and 2024 National Champion who cut his teeth in these Texas contests, known for his deep respect for the "old-time" sound. Has won the Lone Star Fiddle Championship in Athens, Tx multiple times.

• Wes Westmoreland & Dennis Ludiker: Modern masters who continue to set the bar for technical precision and swing.

What to Expect at the Event
If you attend, you aren't just hearing a "contest"; you're witnessing a masterclass.

• Round-Robin Play-offs: The final rounds often involve the top musicians playing five different tunes—ranging from a breakdown to a waltz—to prove their versatility.

• The Accompanists: The guitar players are just as talented. Texas-style fiddling requires a specific "sock" rhythm on the guitar that is a discipline all its own.

• The Atmosphere: Beyond the stage, the "jams sessions on the Henderson Co Courthouse Lawn" are where the real magic happens. You might see a 10-year-old prodigy trading licks with a 70-year-old Hall of Famer.


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Lone Star Fiddle Championship, 18 April | Event in Athens | AllEvents
Lone Star Fiddle Championship
Sat, 18 Apr • 09:00 AM