

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The First Annual Ruthmere Solo String Competition Finals
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 04 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 04 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Ruthmere Museum is thrilled to announce a NEW opportunity for world-class musicians to compete for a distinguished prize - the Annual Ruthmere Solo Strings Competition!  This new endeavor seeks to find the newest prodigy in wood and strings: violin, viola, cello, bass, mandolin, or guitar.

A panel of three judges, all doctors of music and string artists themselves, will select the top six to compete in person in the Ruthmere Game Room on Saturday, April 4. The gifted winner will receive a check for $1000 and an opening performance in the 2026 Spring Concert Series on Thursday, April 23. Second- and third-prizes of $300 and $200, respectively, will also be awarded.

The competition is open to the general public. Seats are only $5, so don’t wait! Seating is limited. Finalists and their performance times are TBD. Doors open at 11 am and the competition begins at noon.

REGISTER HERE: https://ruthmere.networkforgood.com/events/99252-the-first-annual-ruthmere-solo-strings-competition

RUTHMERE MUSEUM WILL BE CLOSED FOR NORMAL TOURS THIS ENTIRE DAY, April 4, 2026. The Havilah Beardsley House will still be open.
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- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://ruthmere.networkforgood.com/events/99252-the-first-annual-ruthmere-solo-strings-competition?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=elkhart-events

## 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

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Ruthmere Museum (https://allevents.in/org/ruthmere-museum/11224190)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 04 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 302 E Beardsley Ave, Elkhart, IN 46514-2719, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Ruthmere Museum
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Music, Entertainment, Contests, Concerts, Workshops
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The First Annual Ruthmere Solo String Competition Finals ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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