Fort Payne, AL – The 100-year anniversary of the DeKalb County Fiddlers' Convention kicks off Friday night.
Contestants will be competing during the weekend for $6,900 in prize money and trophies in 13 categories.
The kickoff at Fort Payne Middle School includes a special concert and fiddle workshop by Grand Ole Opry member Mike Snider. Big Wills Art Council Director Russell Gulley said special categories for old-time string band and grand champion fiddler have been added to encourage senior fiddlers to return.
All proceeds will benefit the Fort Payne City Schools Arts in Education Program.
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