Olde Tyme Fiddler's Contest

 

37th Annual Olde Tyme Fiddlers’ Contest

Hosted by 880 CKLQ Olde Tyme Favorites
Tuesday March 30, 2010 7:00 p.m.
Convention Hall

Click Here to Download the Brochure and Entry Form

Warm up time will be held
between 5:30 to 6:30 PM

Rules and Regulations

  • (NEW THIS YEAR) This year, an early registration incentive will be offered to participants who register prior to March 12, 2010. Registrations received prior to this date will be mailed a discounted ticket. Adult and youth participants will be charged $8 for admission instead of full price. Participants between the ages of 6 to 12 can print a free ticket from our website. Registrations received after March 12 will be subject to the full gate admission.
  • (NEW RULE) Contestants are required to enter either class 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 to be eligible to enter the Twin Fiddle Class. Participants who wish to compete in the Open Class can not participate in classes 1, 2, 3 or 4.
  • The order of play will be based on the sequence of entries received. The first entry received by the Provincial Exhibition office will be the last one to play, and the last entry received will be the first one to play.
  • Contestants must play the following; an OLDE TYME WALTZ, a JIG, and a BREAKDOWN, in that order. The microphone may be moved to suit the fiddler.
  • Each contestant will be limited to 5 minutes.
  • A piano/keyboard will be provided on stage as well as a stand-by accompanist. Contestants may use an accompanist of their own choice.
  • In case of any accident beyond the player’s control, (broken string, power failure) replaying will be allowed at the judge’s discretion.
  • Points will be awarded for the following: Time, Tempo (must be suitable dance style), Tone, Style, Technique, Versatility, and Overall Accuracy.
  • Judges’ decisions will be final and they will not be required to explain standing.
  • In the Twin Fiddle Class, contestants must play in harmony, a WALTZ, and a TUNE OF THEIR CHOICE (other than a Waltz) within 4 minute time limit.
  • Gate admission to the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair is your entry fee with the exception of early registration.

Adults ~ $16.00 Senior 65+/Youth (13-17) ~ $14.00
Child (6-12) ~ $6.00 Under 6 ~ Free

Contest Classes

Class 1 ~ Novice (10 years and under)

1st - $50 2nd - $35 3rd - $20
Others - $5 and a certificate
Sponsored by: Ted Good

Class 2 ~ Junior (11—16 years)
1st - $75 2nd - $50 3rd - $25
Sponsored by: Paul’s Hauling

Class 3 ~ Intermediate (17-59 years)
1st - $125 2nd - $100 3rd - $75
Sponsored by: P. Quintaine & Sons

Class 4 ~ Senior (60 years and over)
1st - $100 2nd - $75 3rd - $50
Sponsored by:
Dauphin’s Countryfest

Class 5 ~ The Kubota and Victoria Landing Open
(all ages)
1st - $500 2nd - $300 3rd - $200
Sponsored by: Kubota Canada
and Victoria Landing

Class 6 ~ Twin Fiddle (all ages)
1st - $50 each 2nd - $25 each
Sponsored by: Reesor’s Jewellery

Best Olde Tyme Waltz
(Junior or Novice - 16 years and under)
Keepsake Trophy donated by:
Kiwanis Club of Brandon, Doug Meadows
RMWF Fiddlers’ Contest