Dashboards and Saddlebags the Destination Magazine™ Issue 027 June 2013 | Page 12

Bluegrass &
Old-Time Fiddlers
Convention
June 7-8, 2013 Veterans Memorial
Park Mount Airy, North Carolina
The Old-Time music tradition born
in Surry County and the sounds of
sweet music will carry throughout
the Blue Ridge Mountains from local,
national and international musicians
at the Annual Mount Airy Old-Time
Fiddlers Convention at Veterans
Memorial Park in Mount Airy, North
Carolina.
Always held the first weekend
in June, this family friendly event
brings together musicians and fans
for two full days of competition, jam
sessions, dancing, singing, education, and family entertainment .
This popular festival, established in
1972, is dedicated to old-time and
bluegrass music, as well as dance.
The Fiddlers Convention features
solo and band competitions whose
winners are awarded cash prizes.
The Bluegrass & Old-Time
Convention takes place rain or
shine at the Veterans Memorial
Park in Mount Airy, North Carolina.
Emcee for this year’s event is Lew
Bode. Sound System by Brown
Communication.
Bring a lawn chair and encourage a sunny weekend. The contest will be
held outside if weather permits.
Be sure to come visit Mount Airy during other times of the year as well.
Learn more about Surry County Music and take in a show at the EARLE
Theatre in downtown Mount Airy. Also, the Andy Griffith Museum is open
7 days a week and the Surry Arts Council has events going on throughout
the year, so there ar H[