Nevada State Old-Time Fiddlers’ Contest

Eureka County Opera House 31 S. Main St., Eureka, NV, United States

A rich musical history with deep roots. Friday nights activities will begin at 5:30 pm, and include a "hot fiddle" contest and jam session. Saturday's contest begins with registration at 8:30 am and competition at 9:30 am. The event is free to the public. The contest hosts some very fine fiddlers from around the western […]

Nevada Fiddlers’ Contest

Eureka County Opera House 31 S. Main St., Eureka, NV, United States

Fiddle music is as much a part of the West as barbecues and rodeos. But where did it begin? Old time fiddle tunes have their origins from European folk dance, like Jig, Reel, Breakdown, Schottische, Waltz, Two Step and Polka. Fiddles may be accompanied by banjoes or other instruments, but the distinctive music is nevertheless called […]

Nevada Fiddlers’ Contest

Eureka County Opera House 31 S. Main St., Eureka, NV, United States

Fiddle music is as much a part of the West as barbecues and rodeos. But where did it begin? Old time fiddle tunes have their origins from European folk dance, like Jig, Reel, Breakdown, Schottische, Waltz, Two Step and Polka. Fiddles may be accompanied by banjoes or other instruments, but the distinctive music is nevertheless called […]