These state and regional championships are accredited by the Walnut Valley Association, complying with rules, regulations, and protocols set forth by Walnut Valley Association. The winner of these championships receive one free Full-Festival Ticket to the Walnut Valley Festival and are guaranteed entry into their respective international, national or regional championship held each year the Third Weekend of September at the Walnut Valley Festival.
Arkansas Thumbpicking Workshops &
Finger Style Guitar Championships
Postponed to 2022
Dates TBA
- Arkansas Thumbpicking Finger Style Guitar Championship
- Guitar Workshops
More Info
Daren Dortin, Music Director
daren.dortin@arkansas.gov
870-269-3851
Dulcimer Jamboree
Southern Regional Dulcimer Championships
Postponed to 2022
Dates TBA
- Southern Regional Hammer Dulcimer Championship -2022
- Southern Regional Mountain Dulcimer Championship - 2022
More Info
Daren Dortin, Music Director
daren.dortin@arkansas.gov
870-269-3851
Friday, July 30, 2021 through Saturday, July 31, 2021
- Indiana State Finger Style Guitar Championship
- Please Note: Guitar workshops have been expanded to a full day on Friday
Location
Brown County Playhouse
70 South Van Buren Street
Nashville, Indiana 47448
Friday, May 7, 2021 through Sunday, May 9, 2021
- Texas State Hammer Dulcimer Championship, Saturday, May 8, 2021
- Texas State Mountain Dulcimer Championship, Saturday, May 8, 2021
Location
Oakdale Park
1019 NE Barnard St
Glen Rose, TX 76043
Dates TBA
- TBA
- TBA
More Info
Location
North Carolina
Contests Postponed to 2022
Dates TBA
- Wyoming State Finger Style Guitar Championships - 2022
- Wyoming State Flat Pick Guitar Championships - 2022
Location
Historic Triangle (Herschler) Park in Downtown Kemmerer
Pine Avenue
Kemmerer, Wyoming
Postponed to 2022
Dates TBA
- Deep South Mountain Dulcimer Championship
- Deep South Hammer Dulcimer Championship
Location
Calvary Baptist Church
1123 Hwy 42
Petal, MS 39465
Utah State Instrument Championships
Saturday, July 17, 2021
Registration Begins at 8am; Contests Begin at 9am
- Utah State Banjo Championship - Saturday, July 17, 2021
- Utah State Flat Pick Guitar Championship - Saturday, July 17, 2021
- Utah State Finger Style Guitar Championship - Saturday, July 17, 2021
- Utah State Old Time Fiddle Championship - Saturday, July 17, 2021
- Utah State Mandolin Championship - Saturday, July 17, 2021
More Info
Intermountain Acoustic Music Association
iamaprez@iamaweb.org
Nathalie Ozberkman, USIC Chair
nemkrebzo@hotmail.com
801-808-0120
Location
Salt Lake Arts Academy
844 South 200 East
Salt Lake City, Utah
Texas State Championships
Friday, April 23, 2021 through Saturday, April 24, 2021
- Texas State Mandolin Championship -- Friday, April 23
- Texas State Flat Pick Guitar Championship -- Friday, April 23
- Texas State Banjo Championship -- Saturday, April 24
More Info
Bluegrass Heritage Association
P.O. Box 25032
Dallas, TX 75225
info@bluegrassheritage.org
