Events

October 2026

October 3 State Fiddle Contest at Mazatzal Ballroom in Payson. In conjunction with Fair, Bull Riding, Live Music and Ranch Rodeo. See BUCKLE flyer below.

SCHEDULE

DIVISIONS & PRIZES ($500 Championship and $1000 Fiddle in Band)

RULES

BUCKLE WEEKEND

REGISTER. A raffle will be held for one fiddler to receive a free hotel stay (1 room) and meal vouchers. The winner will be chosen at random on 9/22 from the list of pre-registered members.

Questions? Contact Payson Parks and Rec 928-472-5110.

November 2026

November 6-8 Salome Fiddlefest. Salome Lions Club. RV parking, meals, jamming. For more information call Linda at 928-671-0474

November 13-15 Wickenburg Bluegrass Festival and Contest

January 2027

Date TBA Yuma Fiddle Contest

Date TBA Salome Desert Fiesta, Salome Lions Club. RV parking, meals, jamming.
For more information call Linda at 928-671-0474.

February 2027

Date TBA Ajo Oldtime Fiddle Contest Ajo Country Club. Fiddle show, dances, dry RV parking (fee), meals and drinks, Super Bowl party. For more information call Joe Willard 406-580-6092 or Linda 928-671-0474.

February 18-21, 2027 Safford — Matheson Music Festival , Fairgrounds.

February 20, 2027 Tucson Fiddle Contest , Southern Arizona Dance Center, 4801 E. 29th Street.

Date TBA Glendale Folk Festival Sahuaro Ranch Park, Glendale AZ

March 2027

March 5-7, 2027 Lake Havasu Bluegrass Festival

Date TBA Desert Bluegrass Festival Gladden Farms Park in Marana AZ

Date TBA Salome Desert Fiesta, Salome Lions Club. RV parking, meals, jamming.
For more information call Linda at 928-671-0474.

June 2027

TBA Prescott Bluegrass Festival Prescott AZ. Courthouse Plaza. Free admission.

Last updated 8/22/2026