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Fiddle Fest a success

The annual West Alabama Fiddle Fest and Southeast Fiddle Championship was held in Fayette on May 10-11. Shown are the winners of the Fiddle competition and two of the organizers of the event. From left: Glenn Taylor; Ivy Phillips, junior winner and winner of the overall competition; Marcia Denton, senior winner; Bill Jones, adult winner; and Sharon Bounds.

The annual West Alabama Fiddle Fest and Southeast Fiddle Championship was held in Fayette on May 10-11. Shown are the winners of the Fiddle competition and two of the organizers of the event. From left: Glenn Taylor; Ivy Phillips, junior winner and winner of the overall competition; Marcia Denton, senior winner; Bill Jones, adult winner; and Sharon Bounds.

Although the weather caused a change of venue for this year’s Fiddle Fest and Southeast Fiddle Championship, the event’s organizers said the Fiddle Fest was still a huge favorite among the fans who attended. Glenn Taylor, one of the organizers of the event, said that despite the inclement weather, the event still ran smoothly and allowed the performers to showcase their talents.

 

Fiddle Fest returns to Fayette

Shown is one of the featured bands from last year’s Fiddle Fest. This is the third consecutive year that the festival and contest has been held in Fayette.

Shown is one of the featured bands from last year’s Fiddle Fest. This is the third consecutive year that the festival and contest has been held in Fayette.

The West Alabama Fiddle Fest and Southeast Fiddle Championship will be returning to Fayette this weekend for its third consecutive year. Daniel White, director of the Fayette Area Chamber of Commerce, said that last year’s crowd was great and that he anticipates another huge crowd for this year’s event.

 

2018 Fiddle Fest is a success

Tyler Andal won first place and Ivy Phillips placed second in the adult fiddle category. This Tennessee duo played in many of the events during the festival.

Tyler Andal won first place and Ivy Phillips placed second in the adult fiddle category. This Tennessee duo played in many of the events during the festival.

The 2018 Southeast Fiddle Championship and West Alabama Fiddle Fest appeared to be a huge success, based on the number of participants and the attendance of the two-day event. Committee member Glenn Taylor said that it appears the festival has found a new home.
“This has been a wonderful weekend,” he said. “Good venue, good attendance, wonderful support. We couldn’t be more pleased.”

 

West Alabama Fiddle Fest returns to Fayette this weekend

The West Alabama Fiddle Fest and Southeast Fiddle Championship will be returning to Fayette this weekend for the second time and Fayette Area Chamber of Commerce President Daniel White said he hopes the event has found a home.
“Last year, the event was held at the Fayette Civic Center,”” White said. “Judge William Oswalt asked about moving the event downtown in front of the Courthouse and we feel this will be a better venue for the competitors and spectators.”

 

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