Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention
2012 Winners List
Harmonica - Ken Tenpenny Mandolin - Tyler Andel Bluegrass Banjo - Joshua Ford Dobro - Damion Kidd Dulcimer - Tommy Bounds Old-Time Singing - Tommy & Taylor Bounds Beginning Fiddler (10 & Under) - Benjamin Lin Guitar - Finger Picking - Rob Pearcy Old Time Banjo - Daniel Amick Guitar - Flat Picking - Joel Whittinghill Beginning Fiddler (11-15) - Caleb Bryant Senior Fiddler - Carl Franklin Classic Old-Time Fiddler - Chris Gray Bluegrass Band - Ward Family Bluegrass Junior Fiddler - Joel Whittinghill Old time Band - Slim Chance Band Buck Dancing (15 & Under) - Caleb Bryant Buck Dancing (16 & Over) - Moonshine For a complete list of winners, click here. 2012 Fiddle Champion Joel Whittingham
For a complete list of winners, click here.
The Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention is known as the "Granddaddy of Midsouth Fiddlers Conventions" for its role in reviving the tradition of competition in old time music. Approximately 15,000 people are expected to attend the convention this year from more than 30 states. The convention brings some 200 contestants to compete for top prize money. There are 18 different categories, including several fiddle and guitar categories, harmonica, mandolin, bluegrass banjo, dulcimer, old time singing, banjo, and buck dancing. The Convention culminates in a "fiddle-off," between the top two fiddlers. The winning fiddler is declared "Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddle Champion," and takes home a trophy and $1000.
We want to know all about your Fiddlers story! Submit your photos and videos on the TVOTFC YouTube channel. We might even make a contest out of it. Stay tuned!
Take a look at one of our LIVE Fiddler Cams located around the Athens State University Campus. Click one of the links below to take you to Live Cam feed.
Founders Hall Cam Brown Hall Cam Alumni Fountain Cam
The whole family will enjoy the rich music and entertainment, authentic arts and crafts, and the deep American heritage that The Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention brings to Athens, AL every year.