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Fiddle & Acoustic Celebration

Fiddle & Acoustic Celebration

When:
September 27, 2019 – September 29, 2019 all-day
2019-09-27T00:00:00-07:00
2019-09-30T00:00:00-07:00
Where:
Longhorn Auditorium & Payson Multi-Event Center
Cost:
$5-$30
Contact:
Town of Payson Parks, Recreation & Tourism
928-472-5110

Friday, September 27
CONCERT: Special Consensus with special guest Cisco and the Racecars
Admission: $15 | Payson High School Longhorn Auditorium

Saturday, September 28
Admission: $10 | Dinner Ticket: $10 | Payson Multi-Event Center
ARIZONA FIDDLE STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

All divisions of fiddlers will compete to advance to Sunday’s final championship rounds. Are you a fiddler who would like to compete? Registration will open soon!

BAND COMPETITION
Bands from all over the state come to compete for the title. Interested in registering your band? Registration will open soon!

HOT BOW COMPETITION
The best of the best fiddler’s compete in this lightening-fast round sure to delight any audience.

DINNER CONCERT FEATURING:
THE ARIZONA WILDFLOWERS
Beginning at 5pm, enjoy a performance from the Arizona Wildflowers, who capture listeners with their phenomenal talent. Purchase an additional dinner ticket for only $10, and grab yourself a smoked pulled pork sandwich, baked beans, fruit, and dessert to enjoy while you listen.

HISTORIC STORY-TELLING
Beginning at 6:30pm, adults and children alike will surely be on the edge of their seats as they enjoy the re-telling of historic western stories.

FIDDLER’S WORKSHOP
Beginning at 6:45pm and located in the practice area, we are excited to have Vi Wickham, one of our esteemed judges, host our first-ever fiddler’s workshop.

$25 registration, pay on site, day-of only.

More information to come.

CAMPFIRE JAM SESSION
Beginning at 8pm and also located in the practice area is a yearly favorite: the campfire jam session. It’s just what it sounds like: a warm and inviting fire with talented musicians and a giddy audience gathered ’round. Bring your acoustic stringed instrument of choice, and join in! The public is welcomed and encouraged to come participate. This event is free of admission, and does not require a wristband.

Sunday, September 29
Admission: $5 | Payson Multi-Event Center

GOSPEL PROGRAM featuring:
CISCO AND THE RACECARS
Welcome back our Friday night concert openers for Sunday morning’s gospel program. Sing along to classic gospels and hymns while nestled in the Ponderosa Pines.

ARIZONA FIDDLE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
FINAL ROUNDS
Beginning at 11am, our top fiddle performers will take the state and compete for the title of Arizona State Fiddle Champion in each division. This is some of the best music around, and we know you won’t want to miss it.

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