SMITHVILLE FIDDLERS' JAMBOREE®

Friday, July 4th, 2025 - Commencing at 9:00am

1. OLD-TIME APPALACHIAN FOLKSINGING (Solo)* 1st-$125 · 2nd-$100 · 3rd-$75
2. JUNIOR CLOGGING (Ages 13 – 39)* 1st-$125 · 2nd-$100 · 3rd-$75
3. JUNIOR BUCK DANCING (Ages 13 – 39)* 1st-$125 · 2nd-$100 · 3rd-$75
4. OLD-TIME APPALACHIAN FOLKSINGING (Duet, Trio, Quartet)* 1st-$125 · 2nd-$100 · 3rd-$75
5. DOBRO GUITAR 1st-$125 · 2nd-$100 · 3rd-$75
6. DULCIMER, Mountain 1st-$125 · 2nd-$100 · 3rd-$75
7. DULCIMER, Hammer 1st-$125 · 2nd-$100 · 3rd-$75
8. NOVELTY EVENT (Spoon Clacking, Jug Blowing, Washboard, Tub, Saws)** 1st-$125 · 2nd-$100 · 3rd-$75
9. AUTOHARP 1st-$125 · 2nd-$100 · 3rd-$75
10. GOSPEL SINGING(Solo)* 1st-$125 · 2nd-$100 · 3rd-$75
11. COUNTRY HARMONICA 1st-$125 · 2nd-$100 · 3rd-$75
12. OLD-TIME BANJO 1st-$125 · 2nd-$100 · 3rd-$75
13. YOUTH SQUARE DANCING (4 Couples – 8 Total Dancers)* 1st-$300 · 2nd-$200 · 3rd-$100
14. GOSPEL SINGING (Duet, Trio and Quartet)* 1st-$125 · 2nd-$100 · 3rd-$75
15. MANDOLIN 1st-$125 · 2nd-$100 · 3rd-$75
16. OLD-TIME FIDDLE BAND 1st-$525 · 2nd-$425 · 3rd-$325

• Finals in above categories 1.-16. and usually begin between 5-7pm depending on weather and number of contestants.

*Check rules and regulations for time limits. – The Jamboree Committee reserves the right to put time limits on any event.

**(Appalachian-Related only)

Saturday, July 5th, 2025 - Commencing at 9:00am

17. JUNIOR OLD-TIME APPALACHIAN FLATFOOT DANCE (Ages 0-39) 1st-$125 · 2nd-$100 · 3rd-$75
18. SENIOR OLD-TIME APPALACHIAN FLATFOOT DANCE (Ages 40 +) 1st-$125 · 2nd-$100 · 3rd-$75
19. SENIOR BUCK DANCING (Ages 40 +)* 1st-$125 · 2nd-$100 · 3rd-$75
20. SENIOR CLOGGING (Ages 40 +)* 1st-$125 · 2nd-$100 · 3rd-$75
21. DUO CLOGGING (ALL AGES) * 1st-$125 · 2nd-$100 · 3rd-$75

*Check rules and regulations for time limits. – The Jamboree Committee reserves the right to put time limits on any event.

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
COUNTRY MUSICIAN BEGINNERS
(Ages through 12 years by event date)

• **Follow standard rules by category**

1. BEGINNER BUCK DANCING* 1st-$100 · 2nd-$75 · 3rd-$50
2. BEGINNER CLOGGING* 1st-$100 · 2nd-$75 · 3rd-$50
3. BEGINNER DOBRO GUITAR 1st-$100 · 2nd-$75 · 3rd-$50
4. BEGINNER MANDOLIN 1st-$100 · 2nd-$75 · 3rd-$50
5. BEGINNER BANJO, Five-String 1st-$100 · 2nd-$75 · 3rd-$50
6. BEGINNER FLAT TOP GUITAR 1st-$100 · 2nd-$75 · 3rd-$50
7. BEGINNER FIDDLE 1st-$100 · 2nd-$75 · 3rd-$50

• Finals in above 7 beginner categories.

Beginner Events 3. – 6. Overall Award – The Nolan Turner Best Overall Instrumental Entertainer Trophy - $125 to the winner

The James G. "Bobo" Driver National Championship Country Musician Beginners Fiddler's Memorial Trophy - $175 to the winner

22. BLUEGRASS BANJO1st-$125 · 2nd-$100 · 3rd-$75
23. JUNIOR FIDDLERS (Ages 13-39)1st-$225 · 2nd-$175 · 3rd-$150
24. FLAT TOP GUITAR1st-$125 · 2nd-$100 · 3rd-$75
25. CONTEST FIDDLE (Neil Dudney Award)1st-$125 · 2nd-$100 · 3rd-$75
26. BLUEGRASS BAND1st-$525 · 2nd-$425 · 3rd-$325
27. SENIOR FIDDLERS (Ages 40 + Over)1st-$225 · 2nd-$175 · 3rd-$150
28. SQUARE DANCING (4 Couples – 8 Total Dancers)*1st-$400 · 2nd-$300 · 3rd-$200
    *Best Overall Inclusive Dance Award $100
    *Best Overall Inclusive Music Award$100
29. JR. & SR. FIDDLERS’ FIDDLE-OFF for Grand Championship and the Berry C. Williams Memorial Trophy - $300 to the Winner

• Finals will be held in above categories 17.-28. and usually begin between 5-7pm depending on weather and number of contestants.

*Check rules and regulations for time limits. – The Jamboree Committee reserves the right to put time limits on any event.

(Participants can only win 2 years in a row in one category, out the third year, then are eligible to enter again.)
JUDGING: No contestants will participate in judging.
CONTESTANT RULES ARE AVAILABLE.
All Amateur Musicians, Singers, Dancers and Entertainers Invited.
EACH PARTICIPANT IN EACH EVENT MUST PAY A FEE OF $10.00 PER PERSON