This list is for general information purposes. Dates listed are based on past years. Contact the event director in advance for the most up to date information.

January-May

• Eastern Arizona Fiddle Contest, Safford, AZ. Contact Beth Cox (formerly of Farson, WY) at (505)548-2389 bethcox5@hotmail.com
• Midwinter Bluegrass in Denver. President's Day Weekend
• High Plains in Douglas. April or May. Contact Douglas Chamber of Commerce
• State Contest in Thermopolis. Kelly Wells 307 664-2539

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Novice 1. Madison Montgomery, Cody 2. Michelle England, Casper

Small Fry 1. Jillian Easum, Cody 2. Emma Mayer, Jackson 3. Rachel Merchant, Casper

Junior-Junior 1. Ana Merchant, Casper 2. Jenae Pope, Casper 3. Rebecca Hamilton, Jackson 4. Conall Keegan, Cody 5. Tanner Wells, Deaver 6. Jocelyn Engen, Casper 7. Clayton Atkinson, Casper

Junior 1. Anastasia Beeson, Casper 2. Tally Wells, Deaver

Adult 1. Billy Browning, Powell 2. Vickie Roseberry, Mammoth 3. Steve Martin, Powell

Senior 1. Lynn Knapp, Cody 2. Dick Lefevre, Lander 3. Ann Robinson, Casper

State 1. Casey Whiteman, Casper 2. Kelly Wells, Deaver 3. Dave Brinkman, Laramie 4. Bridget Seidel, Cody

No Holds Barred 1. Cody Stadelmaier, Ft. Collins, CO 2. Anastasia Beeson, Casper 3. Tally Wells, Deaver 4. Brad Solon, Rapid City, SD 5. Bridget Seidel, Cody 6. (tie) Rachel Merchant, Casper, Ana Merchant, Casper

Twin Fiddling 1. Tally & Kelly Wells, Deaver 2. Dave Brinkman, Laramie & Lynn Knapp, Cody 3. Ana & Rachel Merchant, Casper 4. Billy Browning, Powell & Jack Crowley, Missoula, MT 5. Steve Martin, Powell & Tanner Wells, Deaver

Favorite Accompanist--Dick Enders

Officers

• President, Dick Enders, aec@bresnan.net
• President-Elect, Dick Lefevre dandjlefevre@msn.com
• Secretary, Dave Brinkman, brinkman@uwyo.edu
• Treasurer, Nancy Haynes stoneag@rtconnect.net 307 864-2593
• Past President, Kelly Wells, Deaver 307 664-2539 kttwells@tctwest.net
• Dave Brinkman takes care of this web page. Contact Dave with news and information. brinkman@uwyo.edu

Dues Dues for the Wyoming Old Time Fiddle Association are $10 for individuals and $20 for families. Please support fiddle music by joining WOTFA.

NEW WEB ADDRESS. Our new WOTFA address is wyomingfiddle.org

The 2010 State Contest will be held in Thermopolis at the Hot Springs County High School May 29-30, 2010. For more information, contact Contest Director Ed Capen at w.fiddle@bresnan.net or WOTFA President Dick Enders at aec@bresnan.net

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Wyoming Old Time Fiddle Association
Annual Meeting Minutes
May 30, 2009

President Dick Enders called the meeting to order.

Secretary Dave Brinkman read the minutes from the 2008 meeting. Motion from Vicki Roseberry and seconded by Warrie Means to approve the minutes. Motion passed.

Treasurer Nancy Haynes reported $120 in the checking account and $759 in savings. Motion from Dick Lefevre and seconded by Warrie to accept the Treasurer’s report. Motion Passed.  ... more

Fiddle Sites

• The Field Recorders' Collective, originally formed with five collectors, is now a growing group of collectors who have generously agreed to share their field recordings with the old time community.
• Fiddle Hangout New site with lots of info about fiddling.
• Old Time Fiddlers Hall of Fame. Famous fiddlers in the old time style.
• Fiddle Tunes from the Frontier. An on-line exhibit from Library of Congress.   ... more

The WOTFA has local District groups that are active. This section will have news, jams, and performances submitted by the districts 2 and 4.

District 2 (see schedule below) The WOTFA-Dist #2 would like to announe that each year we offer a $500 scholarhip to a Wyoming college bound senior or adult.   ... more

GENERAL CONTEST RULES

1. The deadline for pre-registration is the Friday preceding the contest weekend. Any contestant whose registration is not received by that date will be assessed a late fee of $10.

2. All commercial recording rights are reserved and shall become the property of Hot Springs Greater Learning Foundation and Wyoming Fiddlers Association. By registering for the contest, the contestant waives commercial recording rights.

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