Welcome to the Texas Old Time Fiddlers Association official website.
Founded in 1973, the Texas Old Time Fiddlers Association (TOTFA) exists to promote and preserve Texas Style fiddling as a traditional artform. By hosting fiddling events such as contests and conventions, we hope to raise awareness of our unique historic style of music.
Always happy to see friends new and old, we hope to see you at the events shown below.
News
Upcoming Workshop We're currently planning a workshop for January 17th, 2026. Keep an eye out for more details coming soon!
2025 Event Schedule
Festival of Texas Fiddling
Blanco, TX
Date:
December 5th - 7th, 2025
TOTFA Fiddle Contest and Convention Sunday the 7th
Registration opens Sunday at 10am
Convention Meeting will be at 10:30am
Contest Begins at 11am
Location:
Twin Sisters Dance Hall
6 Miles South of Blanco, TX
Junior Division (12 - 17)
1st - Luke Moody
2nd - Sidney Cantrell
3rd - Violet Hamilton
Senior (60+)
1st - Brad Riley
2nd - Davis Harris
3rd - Cliff McCall
4th - Brent Young
5th - Eddie Davis
6th - Richard Harness
Open (All Ages)
1st - Wes Westmoreland
2nd - River Lee
3rd - Carl Hopkins
4th - Bubba Hopkins
5th - Monte Gaylord
6th - Brook Deaton
7th - Trustin Baker
8th - Jason Andrew
Accompanist
1st - Anthony Mature
2nd - Nick Gillentine
3rd - Paul Wallace
Judges:
Bill Jones
Roger Klein
Andrew Wilson
East Texas Yamboree Fiddler's Contest
Gilmer, TX
Contest Results:
0 - 11
1st - Sarah Seaton
2nd - Ande Steward
12 - 19
1st - Thomas Paskvan
2nd - Clara Mitchell
3rd - Tristan Paskvan
4th - Luke Eggert
5th - Jude Steward
6th - John Steward
7th - Violet Hamilton
20 - 35
1st - River Lee
36 - 64
1st - Wes Westmoreland
2nd - Jason Andrew
3rd - Jason Crisp
4th - Will Deckert
65+
1st - Eddie Davis
2nd - Ed Henson
3rd - John Blevins
4th - Cliff McCall
5th - Karen Boschert
6th - Donna Bowden
Accompanist
1st - Anthony Mature
2nd - Jacob Johnson
3rd - Nick Gillentine
4th - Eb Steward
Grand Champion
1st - Wes Westmoreland
J. Box Roberts Memorial Fiddle Contest
Seguin TX
Contest Results:
0 - 12 Years
1st - Mason Ludiker
2nd - Lucy DeVoss
3rd - Scarlett Arnold
4th - Luna Bulla
13 - 18 Years
1st - Luke Moody
2nd - Izzy Arnold
3rd - Stella Arnold
The July Jam is an annual event that raises funds to host the Fiddle
Contest at Chicken & Bread Days Heritage Festival in October. A
chicken dinner is served, complete with musical entertainment,
delicious baked goods and jams are available for sale, and there's a
silent auction to make your bid at. Musicians are encouraged to
bring their fiddle / guitar to play onstage as entertainment and
enjoy the jam session at The Hall afterwards.
Find more information at cityofbowietx.com/140/July-Jam
Fiddlers Frolics Texas State Championship
Location: Knights of Columbus Hall
Hallettsville, TX