Texas Old Time Fiddlers Association

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

Gilmer Yamboree Fiddle Contest
The Gilmer Yamboree Fiddle Contest is this happening this weekend (October 18th) and the prize money has now been posted in the event schedule below. Please check it out and we'll hope to see ya'll there!

Upcoming Workshop
We're currently planning a workshop for January 17th, 2026. Keep an eye out for more details coming soon!

2025 Event Schedule

East Texas Yamboree Fiddler's Contest
Gilmer, TX

Date:
Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Registration at 10am
Contest at 1pm

Location:
South Side of Courthouse Square Gilmer, TX

Prize Money:

0 - 11
1st - $150
2nd - $125
3rd - $100
4th - $75
5th - $50
6th and on - $10

12 - 19
1st - $200
2nd - $175
3rd - $150
4th - $125
5th - $100
6th-10th - $10

20 - 35
1st - $200
2nd - $175
3rd - $150
4th - $125
5th - $100

36 - 64
1st - $200
2nd - $175
3rd - $150
4th - $125
5th - $100

65+
1st - $200
2nd - $175
3rd - $150
4th - $125
5th - $100

Grand Champion
1st - $200

For more information about the East Texas Yamboree, please visit:
https://yamboree.com/

World Championship Fiddlers Festival
Crockett, TX

Date:
Saturday, October 25th, 2025
Registration at 9am
Contest at 10am

Location:
Ritz Theatre
620 E. Houston Ave.
Crockett, TX 75835

Prize Money:

Youth Division (0 - 11)
1st - $150
2nd - $125
3rd - $100
4th - $75
5th - $50
6th - $50

Junior Division (12 - 17)
1st - $250
2nd - $200
3rd - $150
4th - $125
5th - $100
6th - $100

Senior (60+)
1st - $250
2nd - $200
3rd - $150
4th - $125
5th - $100
6th - $100

Open (All Ages)
1st - $2,500
2nd - $1,000
3rd - $500
4th - $350
5th - $250
6th - $200
7th - $150
8th - $100

Accompanist
1st - $250
2nd - $200
3rd - $150
4th - $125
5th - $100
6th - $100

Bob Wills Fiddle Festival & Contest
Greenville, TX

Date:
Friday, Oct 31st - Saturday, Nov 1st, 2025

For more information about the Bob Wills Fiddle Festival and Contest, please visit:
https://www.bobwillsfest.com/

Festival of Texas Fiddling
Blanco, TX

Date:
December 5th - 7th, 2025
TOTFA Fiddle Contest on the 7th

Location:
Twin Sisters Dance Hall
6 Miles South of Blanco, TX

Done Gone

J. Box Roberts Memorial Fiddle Contest
Seguin TX

Date:
Saturday, October 11th, 2025
Registration at 11:30am
Contest at 12:30pm

Location:
In the Dance Pavillion
950 S. Austin St
Seguin, TX

Results Pending:

0 - 12 Years
1st - $150
2nd - $100
3rd - $75
4th - $50
5th - $50

13 - 18 Years
1st - $150
2nd - $100
3rd - $75
4th - $50
5th - $50

19 - 64 Years
1st - $200
2nd - $150
3rd - $125
4th - $100
5th - $100

65 and Over
1st - $200
2nd - $150
3rd - $125
4th - $100
5th - $100

Accompanist
1st - $200
2nd - $150
3rd - $100

Grand Champion
1st - $500
2nd - $300
3rd - $100

Chicken & Bread Days Heritage Festival Fiddle Contest

Contest Results:

Senior (65+)
1st - Randy Elmore
2nd - Paul Simmons
3rd - Eddie Davis
4th - Ed Henson
5th - Gene Brown

Youth Division (0 - 18)
1st - Tristan Paskvan
2nd - Jude Steward
3rd - McKenna Petersen
4th - Clara Mitchell
5th - Luke Moody
6th - Riley Butteress
7th - John Steward
8th - Sarah Seaton
9th - Violet Hamilton
10th - Ryon Richey
11th - Ande Steward
12th - Finn Collins

Young Adult Division (19 - 40)
1st - Karissa Miller
2nd - Rebecca Glass
3rd - Sadie Gaylord
4th - Kyle Pence

Adult Division (41 - 64)
1st - Wes Westmoreland
2nd - Jason Andrew
3rd - Aimee Petersen
4th - Jason Crisp
5th - Bill Tuckness

Accompanist
1st - Drew Miller
2nd - Jacob Johnson
3rd - Nick Gillentine
4th - Ryan Elmore
5th - Eb Steward
6th - Marty McPherson

Twin Fiddles
1st - Wes Westmoreland & Roberta Smith
2nd - Marty & Randy Elmore
3rd - Aimee & McKenna Petersen
4th - John & Jude Steward

Grand Champion
1st - Tristan Paskvan
2nd - Wes Westmoreland
3rd - Randy Elmore
4th - Karissa Miller

Pioneer and Old Settlers Reunion Fiddle Contest
Alvarado, TX
Contest Results

Results:

Youth Division (0 - 16)
1st - Tristan Paskvan
2nd - Jude Steward
3rd - John Steward
4th - Violet Hamilton
5th - Finley Fincher

Senior (65+)
1st - Brent Young
2nd - Eddie Davis
3rd - Karen Boschert
4th - Cliff McCall
5th - Ed Henson

Adult (17 - 64)
1st - Wes Westmoreland III
2nd - Brook Deaton
3rd - Thomas Paskvan
4th - Sally Fincher
5th - Joanna Ridgway

Grand Champion
1st - Thomas Paskvan

Chicken & Bread Days July Jam
Bowie, TX

Date:
July 26th, 2025

Location: Bowie Community Center

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

Dates:
April 25th, 26th and 27th, 2025

This is not a TOTFA event. Please refer to https://fiddlersfrolics.com/ for more details.

Athens Old Fiddlers Reunion & Contest

Location:
Henderson County Courthouse Square
Athens, TX

Date:
April 19th, 2025

This is not a TOTFA event, please refer to athensfiddlers.com for more details.

Llano Fiddle Fest Open Fiddle Contest Results
Llano, TX

Contest Results:
Judges: Ed Carnes, Tobi Mercer, Paul Anastasio

Youth Division
1st Luke Moody
2nd Mason Ludiker
3rd Peyton Jackson
4th Addison James
5th Zane Windle

Legends Division
1st Starr McMullen
2nd Eddie Davis
3rd Cliff McCall
4th Brent Young
5th Bob Davis

Accompanist Division
1st Nick Gillentine
2nd Terry Barnett
3rd Bart Baker
4th Deanna Wilson

Isaac Carver Memorial Award
Peyton Jackson

Open Division
1st Dennis Ludiker
2nd Monte Gaylord
3rd Bubba Hopkins
4th Carl Hopkins
5th Tristan Paskvan
6th Jason Andrew
7th McKenna Peterson
8th Danielle Meeks
9th Nathan Pedneault
10th Andrew Wilson
11th Luke Eggert
12 Aimee Peterson
13th Clara Mitchell
14th Heidi Labensart
15th Julie Amundson

This is not a TOTFA event. Please refer to llanochamber.org/calendar/llano-fiddle-fest-2025 for more details.

Legends on the Chisholm Trail Fiddle Contest Results
Saturday, March 29th, 2025

Senior Division (65+)
1st: Brad Riley
2nd: Robin Houghton
3rd: Eddie Davis
4th: Cliff McCall

Small Fry Division (0 - 12)
1st: Mason Ludiker
2nd: Scarlett Arnold
3rd: Sarah Seaton
4th: Reese Phillips
5th: Lucy Devoss
6th: Luna Bulla

Junior Division (13 - 18)
1st: Luke Eggert
2nd: Tristan Paskvan
3rd: Violet Hamilton
4th: Izzie Arnold
5th: Stella Arnold

Accompanist Division
1st: Hyatt Hopkins
2nd: Anthony Mature
3rd: Nick Gillentine
4th: Ryan Elmore
5th: Ted Williams
6th: Jody Elmore

Open Division
1st: Carl Hopkins
2nd: Katie Elmore
3rd: Shira Ellisman
4th: Nate Jacobson
5th: Heidi Labensart
6th: Jessica Henderson

Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Fiddle Showdown

Contest Results:
0 - 15
1st: Thomas Paskvan
2nd: Gregory Tarpley
3rd: Jude Steward
4th: Clara Mitchell
5th: Michael Tarpley

This contest is not affiliated with TOTFA. For more information please visit https://www.fwssr.com/p/competitions--contests/fiddle-showdown1.

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