1. Each contestant may enter one individual event, stringband and dance. 

Check back at 2pm!  If more time is available, we will open the individual contest to additional entries.

2. Judges will be looking for performances representative of old-time Appalachian traditions.

3. Youth contests are open to ages 16 and under.

4. Novice contests are open to those who have played less than 2 years, or have never performed in public.

5. All contestants and bands will perform one selection.

6. Contestants must be registered by 2pm on Saturday, February 21. 

A registration table will be located in the foyer outside the Summit Trail Solarium in the Plemmons Student Union.

7. Individual contestants may have one accompanist.

8. Folk Song contestants must perform traditional songs in the public domain.

Note: Because this is a University sponsored event, all winners must fill out a contract in order to receive their prizes. Prizes will be delivered through the US postal service.