Payson is proud to host Arizona’s State Fiddling Championship. Come one, come all and enjoy the musical offerings of Arizona’s most talented fiddlers. From the youngest (small fry) to the eldest (senior), we’re sure that you will be delighted by their talent. Bring the family and lawn chairs and join us at Green Valley Park for a truly enjoyable afternoon full of music and amazing food trucks. Divisions will go in order, times not guaranteed.

LIVE PERFORMANCE

ALL PERFORMANCES ARE FREE TO THE PUBLIC.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

TEN DOLLAR WEDDING

Green Valley Park | Free Admission

6pm-8pm

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

THE PURPLE HULLS

Green Valley Park | Free Admission

6pm-8pm

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

ARIZONA WILDFLOWERS

Green Valley Park | Free Admission

5pm-6pm

FIDDLE CONTEST

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

Fiddle Festival

Green Valley Park | Free Admission

Join us at Green Valley Park for a free, fun family day full of fiddlin’ music. Food Truck vendors will be on site.

J.W. & Vertielee Floyd Memorial – Arizona State Championship

Contest begins at 9:00am

Come one, come all and enjoy the musical offerings of Arizona’s most talented fiddlers. From the youngest (small fry) to the eldest (senior), we’re sure that you will be delighted by their talent. Bring the family and some chairs and join us at Green Valley Park for a truly enjoyable afternoon full of music and sunshine. Divisions will go in order, times not guaranteed.

9:00am | Introductions & National Anthem

Contest Divisions:

Small Fry Division (ages 8 and under)

Junior Junior Division (ages 9-12)

Junior Division (ages 13-17)

*10-Minute Break*

Young Adult Division (ages 18-39)

Senior Division (ages 65+)

Adult Division (ages 40-64)

*10-Minute Break*

Awards Annnouncement/Tie Breaker for Young Adult, Senior, and Adult Division

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

Fiddle Festival

Green Valley Park | Free Admission

Join us at Green Valley Park for a free, fun family day full of fiddlin’ music. Food Truck vendors will be on site.

J.W. & Vertielee Floyd Memorial – Arizona State Championship

9:00am | Contests

Contest:

Twin Competition

Band Competition

10:00am | Arizona Fiddle State Championship Finals

Finals:

Grand Champion Division Round 1

Trick Division Round

Grand Champion Division Round 2

Awards Announcement and Pictures

Fiddle Festivities Continue

2:00PM – 4:00PM

Fiddler’s Jam at the Park (If Time Allots)

WORKSHOPS 4PM-5PM

Workshops hosted by the Bands

Begginner | Intermediate | Advanced

BEGINNING AT 5PM | GREEN VALLEY PARK

Free Concert available to the public.

Opening announcements- age division winner recognition

Participant Registration Open

THIS EVENT IS PROUDLY PUT ON BY OUR PAYSON PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT.

Date:  September 22nd-24th, 2023

September 22nd at 6pm

September 23rd at 9am

September 24th at 9am

Location:   Green Valley Park

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