2023 Schedule of Events
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 John L. Kuykendall Event Center – which provides a large, open space – for our competition, Saturday evening concert and Sunday morning service!
All Fiddle Fest events are being held indoors, so "the show will go on," rain or shine!
All Fiddle Fest events are being held indoors, so "the show will go on," rain or shine!
Friday, March 31st ~ Welcome to Llano, Texas!
6:00 – 9:00 PM: Llano Fiddle Fest Kick-off Party, hosted by Llano Beer Company (limited seating)
Evening: Fiddle Jam Session (exclusive to musicians only)
- Location: 105 East Main Street, Llano
- Special Guests Paul Anastasio and Dick Gimble
Evening: Fiddle Jam Session (exclusive to musicians only)
- To participate, contact wildfiddlinbill@yahoo.com
Saturday, April 1st
9:00 – 9:30 AM: Llano Fiddle Fest Beginners Showcase (12 years old and under)
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM: 45th Llano Open Fiddle Contest - $1,000 Grand Prize!
SILENT AUCTION (cash, check or credit / debit card)
BIDDING CLOSES BEFORE OPEN DIVISION FINAL ROUND. MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!
7:30 – 10:30 PM: CONCERT! (doors open at 6:30 PM)
Legendary Country Superstar MOE BANDY!!
During the concert: SILENT AUCTION (cash, check or credit / debit 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 the concert.
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM: 45th Llano Open Fiddle Contest - $1,000 Grand Prize!
- FREE to attend, but DONATIONS gratefully accepted!
- Registration FREE - 8:30 AM
- Location: John L. Kuykendall Event Center, 2200 West Ranch Road 152, Llano
SILENT AUCTION (cash, check or credit / debit card)
BIDDING CLOSES BEFORE OPEN DIVISION FINAL ROUND. MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!
7:30 – 10:30 PM: CONCERT! (doors open at 6:30 PM)
Legendary Country Superstar MOE BANDY!!
- TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW, and only available via LLANO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
- Call 325-247-5354 to place tickets on Will Call, or stop by to purchase in person
- ONLINE @ LLANOCHAMBER.ORG
- Limited Seating - VIP Seats SOLD OUT; General Admission @ $25 per ticket
- Location: John L. Kuykendall Event Center, 2200 West Ranch Road 152, Llano
During the concert: SILENT AUCTION (cash, check or credit / debit 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 the concert.
Sunday, April 2nd
9:00 – 11:30 AM: Sunday Morning Service with Amazing Grace Fiddles and a Cowboy Breakfast
- Performance by The Gimbles, featuring 2020 Official Texas State Musician of the Year, Emily Gimble!
- 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 and see the Llano Fiddle History Exhibit at the Llano County Historical Museum, located at 310 Bessemer Avenue in Llano. The exhibit includes our newest donations from the collection of Hugh Farr. Mr. Farr is known as
"The Father of Llano Fiddlers," and played with The Sons of The Pioneers.
The museum is open year-round, Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
"The Father of Llano Fiddlers," and played with The Sons of The Pioneers.
The museum is open year-round, Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
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Llano Fiddle Fest proudly welcomes Star of the Grand Ole Opry, the Legendary MOE BANDY!!
10 # 1 Hits, 40 Top-Ten Hits, 66 Chart Hits, 5 Gold Albums, ACM Song of The Year, ACM Most Promising Male Vocalist of the Year, American Video of the Year, ACM and CMA Duet of the Year! Join us on Saturday, April 1st, 2023, at 7:30 PM for the Moe Bandy Concert and Dance at the John L. Kuykendall Event Center in Llano, Texas! Keep checking our website and Facebook for more information regarding tickets! |
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The Gimbles consists of the 2nd and 3rd generations of a legendary Texas music family. Dick is the son of the iconic Johnny Gimble, who is considered to have been the finest fiddler to ever play with Bob Wills, the King of Western Swing.
Third-generation Emily has continued the tradition by performing with both men for over two decades and was named the 2020 Official Texas State Musician of the Year. The Gimbles is a mix of Western Swing, Swing standards from the 30’s & 40’s, some honky-tonk and country blues, and a healthy sampling of Johnny’s own beloved compositions. Join us on Sunday, April 2nd, 2023 at 9:00 AM at the John L. Kuykendall Event Center for our Sunday Morning Service with the Amazing Grace Fiddles, a Cowboy Breakfast and a performance by The Gimbles! |
