Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Wes Wesmoreland plays the fiddle to entertain an audience.
The Texas Old Time Fiddlers Association will have its annual Gatesville Old Time Fiddlers Contest on Saturday, Sept. 16 at the Gatesville City Auditorium during Spurfest.
The Texas Old Time Fiddlers Association contest will begin at noon, drawing top fiddlers from across the state to compete for prizes. Contestants will compete by age in categories ranging from under 10 years to 60-plus.
Admission is free and spectators are welcome to come and go throughout the day. The Old Time Fiddlers Contest is one of three free events in downtown Gatesville on Saturday, September 16.
Residents and visitors are encouraged to view the custom and classic cars that will line the courthouse square during the Cruzin Cruzers Car Show, visit the Coryell Museum and Historical Center for Spurfest activities, and drop in to hear some good old time fiddle music at the city auditorium.
The Master of the Ceremony will be Wes Westmoreland, President of Texas Old Time Fiddle Association is a four-time world champion fiddler.
Those interested in sponsorship opportunities or those who would like to be a supporter with a donation, contact Sherry Hopson at 254-223-3939. Hopson can also be contacted for details about entering the contest.
The Gatesville City Auditorium is located at 110 N. 8th Street.
