Old Time Fiddler’s Convention Is Saturday

July 16, 2011

The 32nd South Alabama Annual Old Time Fiddler’s Convention will be held Saturday afternoon and evening in Atmore.

The event beings at 2 p.m. (you can arrive any time during the afternoon) at Escambia County High School on South Presley Street with fiddlers, vocal groups, bands, guitars and much more musical entertainment. BBQ plates and other snacks and treats will be available.

Almost $2,000 in cash prizes will be awarded, including $1,000 to the best fiddler.

Tickets are $9 at the door with children under 12 admitted free.

Proceeds benefit the Atmore Rotary Club’s Academic All-Star scholarship program that annually recognizes students who attend Northview High School, Atmore Christian School, Escambia County High School or Escambia Academy.

Pictured: A performance during last year’s South Alabama Annual Old Time Fiddler’s Convention. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

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  1. rmd on July 16th, 2011 6:46 am

    go calab dennis. you won last year/ you can win again