Don't miss the 11th Annual Fiddle Fest! Register by May 15 for
fiddle, flatpicking, mandolin, dobro, banjo, twin fiddle, hot fiddle,
and group competitions. Late registration costs more, but is accepted
up to 30 minutes before the competition begins. Register online at
www.grandlakefestivals.com

June 5, 6, 7, 2008 are the dates for the 11th Annual Grand Lake
National Fiddle Fest in Grove, OK on Grand Lake O' the Cherokees
Great music and great fun for all during the weekend! $1000 Grand
Prize is offered for the fiddle contest, nationally certified by
Weiser, with the five judges for this year: Lisa Barrett, MT, Mark
Ralph, AL, Nick Righos, CA, Ted Smith, CA, Ricky Turpin, TX

Enter one fiddle division: Open, Pee Wee, Jr. Jr., Junior, Adult, or
Senior
Enter unlimited other contests: Twin Fiddle, Hot Fiddle, "Take Me Back
to Tulsa" (best rendition of a Bob Wills tune), Jukebox (best
acoustic group with at least one fiddle), Honeycreek Special
(gambler's draw), 30 Minute Band Contest
Pickin' Contests are held on Friday, June 6: Flatpicking, Dobro,
Banjo, Mandolin - WELCOME ALL!

Part of the American Heritage Music Festival, there is also a
simultaneous nationally sanctioned clogging competition. Call Lou
Maiuri, 304-872-5803.

Remember to register or purchase tickets BY MAY 15 for earlybirds
online at http://www.grandlakefestivals.com/
or mail to: Grand Lake Festivals, Inc., P.O. Box 451590, Grove, OK,
74345. Call 800-526-2523 for info.

Spread the word, practice up and bring your friends and pickin'
buddies!