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llano fiddle fest

Llano traditionally held a popular fiddle contest for twenty years - an established event that was held in early April and brought many talented fiddlers and music fans from Texas and beyond.  A local group of Texas fiddle enthusiasts reintroduced the event in 2011, and it was hugely successful!

​Llano Fiddle Fest is a non-profit 501(c) 3 organization with event donations directed to charities and non-profit organizations. Our mission is to enrich and preserve the art of Texas style fiddling/music. 

With the exception of service dogs, NO pets are allowed at any of the Llano Fiddle Fest events.
ALL seats to Saturday evening concert require a ticket. No discounts available.
Children must remain seated with parents during Saturday evening concert.
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Photos from 2022 Llano Fiddle Fest competition, and including the Bob Wills' Texas Playboys under the direction of Jason Roberts concert
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Schedule of Events - 2023 **Details Coming Soon!
The Llano Open Fiddle Contest will be held at the John L. Kuykendall Event Center on Saturday, April 1, 2023.  This year's Open Fiddle Contest will include youth, senior, open, and accompanist divisions. Saturday's activities will also include an evening music concert.  We have secured the amazing JLK Event Center, which provides large, open space for our competition, concert, and Sunday morning service! 

See below for the 2022 full weekend schedule!  


FRIDAY, April 1 - NOON: FIDDLE JAM SESSION - FUEL Coffee House
​FREE to attend, but DONATIONS gratefully accepted!

**NEW!  Llano Fiddle Fest is proud to announce the HOST of this year's Fiddle Jam is: 
DICK GIMBLE!  
Calling ALL fiddlers and flat top guitarists to join us!  We're going to have a blast!  


​6:00 PM till Finish
Air Fiddle Contest and Anything Goes-Tricks & Licks Contest - Lantex Theatre

**Concessions available
FREE to attend, but DONATIONS gratefully accepted!   


SATURDAY, April 2 - 9:30 AM - 5 PM 
44th Llano Open Fiddle Contest - $1000 Grand Prize!

​FREE to attend, but DONATIONS gratefully accepted!
Location: John L. Kuykendall Event Center
2200 West Ranch Road 152 - LLANO
**Concessions available
SILENT AUCTION -- CASH, CHECK, CREDIT CARD

BIDDING CLOSES BEFORE OPEN DIVISION FINAL ROUND.  MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN! 

7:30 PM - 10:30 PM - CONCERT! (Doors open at 6:30 PM)
BOB WILLS' TEXAS PLAYBOYS under the direction of Jason Roberts

TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE AT LLANO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (325) 247-5354
Limited Seating - V.I.P. Seats @ $30 per ticket; General Admission @ $20 per ticket.
Location: John L. Kuykendall Event Center
2200 West Ranch Road 152 - LLANO
**Concessions available
SILENT AUCTION -- CASH, CHECK, CREDIT CARD

BIDDING CLOSES AT INTERMISSION OF CONCERT.  MUST BE PRESENT AT CONCERT TO WIN.

ALL seats to Saturday evening concert require a ticket. No discounts available.
Children must remain seated with parents during Saturday evening concert.


SUNDAY, April 3 - 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Sunday Morning Service with Amazing Grace Fiddles and a Cowboy Breakfast
Concert by "Simple Gifts," The Sawyer Family Band
Location: John L. Kuykendall Event Center
2200 West Ranch Road 152 - LLANO

​**FREE to attend, but DONATIONS gratefully accepted to benefit Llano County Historical Museum!

ONGOING!
Come 'n see the Llano Fiddle History at the Llano County Historical Museum
Open year-round during regular museum hours.




All proceeds from the Llano Fiddle Fest will benefit non-profit organizations in our community. 
Thank you for your generosity in giving! 
For 2021, Llano Fiddle Fest made donations to:
Boys and Girls Club of Llano; Faith's Door; FUEL Coffee Shop;
Llano Animal Rescue; Llano County Meals on Wheels; and Llano County Young Life


Thank you to our 2022 Llano Fiddle Fest Sponsors


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CORPORATE SPONSOR
Granite Hills Chevrolet * Buick - Llano, Texas

https://www.granitehillschevy.com/

​Competition Sponsors:
Arrowhead Bank - Llano, Texas  

https://www.arrowheadbanktexas.com/
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Farm Bureau - Llano County, Texas
Texas Farm Bureau Insurance - Llano, Texas

https://www.txfb-ins.com/county/details/llano

Landmasters Real Estate - Llano, Texas
https://landmasterstx.com/

Llano National Bank - Llano, Texas

https://www.llanonationalbank.com/​

Precision Custom Construction - Llano, Texas
https://www.facebook.com/Precision-Custom-Construction-257176802841146​

Strait Music Company
 - Austin, Texas
https://www.straitmusic.com/

Westbank String Shop - Austin, Texas
https://www.westbankstringshop.com/

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LLANO FIDDLE FEST
For tickets, contact Llano Visitor Center &
​Chamber of Commerce
(325) 247-5354
or, Lauri Ramsey, Llano Fiddle Fest 2023
​@ lauri.ramsey@gmail.com

For lodging information:
www.llanolodging.com
www.visitllanotexas.com/lodging

www.llanochamber.org
www.kingslandchamber.org
www.buchanan-inks.com
www.texaslodging.com