# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 9th Annual Robert B. Beardsley Piano Competition FINALS
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Ruthmere Museum is proud to announce the 9th Annual Robert B. Beardsley Piano Prize Finals Competition on Saturday, September 26 in Ruthmere's Game Room. Ruthmere seeks to discover the next piano virtuoso in the music world! Come listen to our finalists compete for our panel of distinguished judges. Tickets are available to the general public for just $5 a person. Doors open at 11am. The competition will begin at Noon. Individual artist performance times are yet to be determined.

FINALISTS TBA

REGISTER HERE: https://ruthmere.networkforgood.com/events/104424-robert-b-beardsley-piano-prize-competition

Our sponsor for the 2026 Piano Competition is Doug Beardsley. Thank you!!

RUTHMERE MUSEUM WILL BE CLOSED FOR NORMAL TOURS THIS ENTIRE DAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2026. The Havilah Beardsley House will still be open.

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The Beardsley Cup, composed of sterling silver and manufactured in 1907 in London, resides in a new custom built display case with the names of the winners of the Beardsley Competition. Please contact Ruthmere Museum at (574) 264-0330 ext. 107 if you have any questions regarding the competition.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/elkhart/9th-annual-robert-b-beardsley-piano-competition-finals/200030708373338
- **Event Categories**: contests, music, entertainment, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 5

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Elkhart
- **state**: IN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 302 E Beardsley Ave, Elkhart, IN 46514-2719, United States
- **lat**: 41.69355
- **long**: -85.97333
- **full address**: 302 E Beardsley Ave, Elkhart, IN 46514-2719, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 9th Annual Robert B. Beardsley Piano Competition FINALS being held?
  - **A:** 9th Annual Robert B. Beardsley Piano Competition FINALS takes place on Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm at 302 E Beardsley Ave, Elkhart, IN 46514-2719, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 9th Annual Robert B. Beardsley Piano Competition FINALS?
  - **A:** 9th Annual Robert B. Beardsley Piano Competition FINALS is organized by Ruthmere Arts and History Campus.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 9th Annual Robert B. Beardsley Piano Competition FINALS 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 Elkhart, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 9th Annual Robert B. Beardsley Piano Competition FINALS sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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