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Ohio State Old Time Fiddlers Contest returns to Nelsonville Aug. 16

NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) – The annual Ohio State Old Time Fiddlers Contest is set to take place Friday, August 16 at Stuart’s Opera House.

The competition welcomes all fiddlers, ultimately dividing them into four age groups for the contest: 12 and under, 13-18, 19-54, and 55+.

13-18, 19-54, and 55+ compete for:

1st place – $300 and a plaque

2nd place – $200 and a medal

3rd place – $100 and a medal

12 and under compete for:

1st place – $75 and a plaque

2nd place – $50 and a medal

3rd place – $25 and a medal

General admission tickets are $10 and can be purchased online via Stuart’s Opera House or at the door on the day of the event.

The event is sponsored by Stuart’s Opera House and the Parade of the Hills, and certified by the National Old Time Fiddlers Association.