2012 Music Competitions

RockyGrass mandolin contest
RockyGrass mandolin contest

Once again, instrumentalists and bands from around the country will take part in the nationally recognized RockyGrass band and instrument contests, vying for beautiful instruments, cash prizes, and well-deserved recognition.

Congratulations to the 2011 band and instrument contest winners.


2012 RockyGrass Band Competition

Bands perform around a single microphone in the Wildflower Pavilion on Saturday and finals take place Sunday morning in the Wildflower Pavilion. Awards include an invitation to play a set at the 2013 Festival, cash prizes, and more...

2009 Band Contest Finalists
2009 Band Contest Finalists

2012 Band Competition Rules

2008 Band Contest winners The High 48s
2008 Band Contest winners The High 48s

Bands Score in These Categories

Band Competition Prizes

Band Competition Schedule

2011 Band Contest Winners

Congratulations to the 2011 Band Contest winners 23 String Band. They're the first band confirmed for the main stage of the 40th Annual RockyGrass Festival (July 27-29, 2012). Congratulations to the 3 finalists:

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2012 Instrument Contests

2011 RockyGrass Instrument Contest Finalists (photo: Benko Photographics)
2011 Instrument Contest Finalists
(photo Benko Photographics)

The RockyGrass Music Competitions are traditional bluegrass competitions. Instrument competitions include flatpick guitar, mandolin, banjo, dobro, and fiddle. Finalists receive beautiful instruments and cash prizes. The preliminary round is held in the Wildflower Pavilion and the final rounds are held on the RockyGrass main stage for all to enjoy.

2012 Contest Registration

RockyGrass Instrument Contest Rules

Pickers & Fiddlers Score in the Following Categories

2012 RockyGrass Instrument Contest Prizes

Prizes awarded immediately following final rounds on the Main Stage.

Banjo
1st Place: New instrument (model tba) | 2nd Place $100 | 3rd Place: $50

Flatpick Guitar
1st Place: New instrument (model tba) | 2nd Place: $100 | 3rd Place: $50

Mandolin
1st Place: New instrument (model tba) | 2nd Place: $100 | 3rd Place: $50

Fiddle
1st Place:New instrument (model tba) | 2nd Place: $100 | 3rd Place: $50

Dobro
1st Place: New instrument (model tba) | 2nd Place: $100 | 3rd Place: $50

2012 RockyGrass Instrument Contest Schedule

RockyGrass Fiddle Contest
RockyGrass Fiddle Contest

Banjo
Prelims: 11:30am, Friday, July 27th, Wildflower Pavilion
Finals: 10:45am, Saturday, July 28th, Main Stage

Flatpick Guitar
Prelims: 1:00pm, Friday, July 27th, Wildflower Pavilion
Finals: 10:30am, Saturday, July 28th, Main Stage

Mandolin
Prelims: 2:30pm, Friday, July 27th, Wildflower Pavilion
Finals: 10:15am, Saturday, July 28th, Main Stage

Fiddle
Prelims: 4:00pm, Friday, July 27th, Wildflower Pavilion
Finals: 10:00am, Saturday, July 28th, Main Stage

Dobro
Prelims: 5:30pm, Friday, July 27th, Wildflower Pavilion
Finals: 9:45am, Saturday, July 28th, Main Stage

2011 Contest Winners

Dobro
Fiddle
Mandolin
Guitar
Banjo