Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention

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Title

Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention

Subject

Festivals; Athens, AL; Limestone County, AL

Description

The Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention occurs in Athens during the first week of October. This festival is known as the "Granddaddy of Midsouth Fiddlers Conventions" for its role in reviving the tradition of competition in old time music. More than 15,000 people are expected to attend each year.

The convention also included 150 traditional arts and crafts booths. These feature many handmade and traditional items.

Creator

Dylan Tucker, University of North Alabama

Source

“Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention.” Accessed July 16, 2015. http://www.northalabama.org/

Publisher

Alabama Cultural Resource Survey

Date

Mid-1900s

Type

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