1st Place
Prizes
Trophy
$350.00 Cash in memory of Ed & Jeanine Foster
Invited to perform in the 2026 Champion Showcase Concert
Landis Studios – Custom Crafter Silver Finger Picks
Solid Ground Stands – Heirloom Quality Banjo Stand
Fishman – Humbucking Banjo Pick up
Paige Capo
BlueChip Picks – Pick of Choice
Silver Pearl – Silver Encased Festival Pick Pendant
Brendan White Designs – Music Related Necklace
Choice of Instruments
Deering Calico 5-String Banjo
Calico is made of a premium grade of American maple with that exquisite curl in the wood grain. Crafted with the ‘06 bell bronze tone ring and nickel finished hardware, Mother-of-Pearl inlays, and taper resonator side walls. The Calico is a powerful banjo with a distinctly bright, sparkling tone. The glued in frets give stability to the ebony fingerboard and allow the player an unparalleled note distinction. Whether you are a powerful bluegrass player or want to play in a delicate melodic style, the Calico will rise to the occasion to give you greater musicality for your efforts. Deering has added a matching engraved wood armrest saying “Winfield 2025” to let the world know you have been chosen as one of the best banjo players in the world of banjo.
Deering Rustic Wreath 5-String Banjo
The Rustic Wreath is a stunning and affordable walnut stained maple banjo that honors the heritage of the instrument, while taking on a sleek, minimalist feel. In keeping with the tradition of some of the world’s most popular banjos, the Rustic Wreath retains aesthetic features of its older siblings, notably the inlay pattern from the Golden Wreath, the traditional prewar peg head shape, and iconic flange hole pattern. A Deering 06 tone ring mounted to a 3-ply violin grade maple rim makes for a time tested tone loved by audiences around the world. Deering has added a matching engraved wood armrest saying “Winfield 2025” to let the world know you have been chosen as one of the best banjo players in the world of banjo.
Deering White Lotus 5-String Banjo
Innovation has long been a key ingredient for Deering’s pioneering spirit in the world of banjo manufacturing. The bluegrass inspired White Lotus banjo, named for its lotus flower inspired inlay pattern created by Greg Deering, is centered around the patented white oak rim that creates a magnificently bold tone without the traditionally heavy tone ring found in most bluegrass banjos of this tonal character. The result is a crisp bluegrass punch with good sustain and note distinction without the weight! This has banjo ushered in a new era of playing comfort and sound for all banjo players in the future. This will feature a matching engraved wood armrest saying “Winfield 2025” to let the world know you have been chosen as one of the best banjo players in the world of banjo.
2nd Place
Prizes
Trophy
Paige Capo
Choice of Instruments
Choice of instruments not chosen by the First Place Winner
3rd Place
Prizes
Trophy
Paige Capo
Choice of Instruments
The final specially crafted Deering Banjo
Finalists
Those who compete in the Final Round, but do not win 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place, will receive one Paige Capo and a beautiful Wall Plaque commemorating their Top 5 placement in the competition.