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1st Place
Prizes
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$350 Cash in memory of Dean Bradbury
Invited to perform in the 2026 Champion Showcase Concert
Fishman Concert Violin Transducer Pick up
BlueChip Pick of Choice
Silver Pearl – Silver Encased Festival Pick Pendant
Brendan White – Custom Fiddle Necklace
Instrument Choices
Ivan Bizof Violin
This handmade violin was made by Ivan Bizoff in Cremona Italy, 2024. This instrument has amber varnish, medium to tight uneven grained spruce top and lightly flamed back and sides. Comes with a certificate from the builder which includes description, measurements and photos. This prize package is completed with a Bobelock fiberglass case and a Reale ii braided carbon fiber bow
Luca Zerilli Violin
This handmade violin was made by Luca Zerilli in Udine Italy, 2024. An attractive instrument with a spruce top and a mahogany back and sides, rarely seen on violins. The instrument has a reddish orange varnish. Comes with a certificate from the builder which includes description, measurements and photos.This prize package is completed with a Bobelock fiberglass case and a Reale ii braided carbon fiber bow
5-String Sandro Luciano Violin
This 5-String violin is an Asian import from J&J Strings. It has an aged spruce top and a 2-piece highly flamed maple back. This prize package is completed with a Bobelock fiberglass case and a Reale ii braided carbon fiber bow.
2nd Place
Prizes
Trophy
Instruments
Choice of Fiddles not chosen by the First Place Winner
3rd Place
Prizes
Trophy
Instruments
Remaining fiddle not chosen by First or Second Place Winners
Finalists
Those who compete in the Final Round, but do not win 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place will receive a beautiful Wall Plaque commemorating their Top 5 placement in the competition.