Texas State Championship Fiddlers Frolics
When:
April 25, 2025 to April 27, 2025
Where:
Knights of Columbus Hall, 327 U.S. Hwy 77S, Hallettsville, TX
About the Event:
Event Producer:
Texas State Championship Fiddlers Frolics
Alan Jirkovsky - Co-Chairman
alanj@texaslibrary.com
Music Festival, Cook Off, Arts & Crafts, Fiddling Competition
Country
Held at the giant Knights of Columbus Hall in Hallettsville, with the best fidders from Texas and across the country competing for over $20,000 in prize money. The events begin on Friday night, with a Cajun Fun night featuring Boudreaux & Pousson, Charles Thibodeaux and the Austin Ace, Jean-Pierre Blanchard and the Zydeco Angels and Jesse Lege and Bosco Stomp. Crawfish, Gumbo, Red Beans & Rice and much more. On Saturday, the Freshman and Senior Division featuring some very talented fiddlers from all ages. Outside is a barbecue cook-off as well free live music. On Saturday night the inside stage will host Diamond Rio along with the Bar Ditch Hippies. On Sunday, the Texas Fiddlers Hall of Fame will induct a recipient to the Hall of Fame. Such noteworthy fiddlers as Johnny Gimble, Terry Morris and Bob Wills are in the Hall of Fame. Outside is another barbecue cook-off with live music, food, arts and crafts and more. $75 for weekend pass.