Old Time Fiddlers Convention
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🎻 South Carolina's biggest celebration of old-time music is coming back to Hagood Mill!
Join us September 18–19, 2026, for the annual South Carolina Old Time Fiddler's Convention, featuring the Official South Carolina State Fiddling Championship. Musicians, competitors, and music lovers from across the Southeast will gather for two unforgettable days filled with incredible performances, friendly competition, and Appalachian tradition.
🎶 Friday, September 18
Kick off the weekend with a special concert beginning at 7:00 PM in the Heritage Pavilion.
🎻 Saturday, September 19
The SC State Fiddling Championship begins at 9:00 AM, with youth and adult competitions in:
• Fiddle
• Banjo
• Guitar
• Open Division
• Old-Time String Band
The excitement continues throughout the day, followed by a Saturday evening concert beginning around 7:30 PM.
While you're here, enjoy:
🌽 Fresh stone-ground products from our historic water-powered gristmill
🏕 Primitive camping
🎨 Artisan vendors
🍔 Delicious food trucks
🪵 Living history demonstrations
🎶 Open jam sessions under the cedar tree beside the historic 1791 log cabin
Bring your lawn chair or blanket and spend the weekend surrounded by great music, rich history, and wonderful people.
🎟 Registered competitors receive one FREE general admission ticket for Saturday's competition.
Join us September 18–19, 2026, for the annual South Carolina Old Time Fiddler's Convention, featuring the Official South Carolina State Fiddling Championship. Musicians, competitors, and music lovers from across the Southeast will gather for two unforgettable days filled with incredible performances, friendly competition, and Appalachian tradition.
🎶 Friday, September 18
Kick off the weekend with a special concert beginning at 7:00 PM in the Heritage Pavilion.
🎻 Saturday, September 19
The SC State Fiddling Championship begins at 9:00 AM, with youth and adult competitions in:
• Fiddle
• Banjo
• Guitar
• Open Division
• Old-Time String Band
The excitement continues throughout the day, followed by a Saturday evening concert beginning around 7:30 PM.
While you're here, enjoy:
🌽 Fresh stone-ground products from our historic water-powered gristmill
🏕 Primitive camping
🎨 Artisan vendors
🍔 Delicious food trucks
🪵 Living history demonstrations
🎶 Open jam sessions under the cedar tree beside the historic 1791 log cabin
Bring your lawn chair or blanket and spend the weekend surrounded by great music, rich history, and wonderful people.
🎟 Registered competitors receive one FREE general admission ticket for Saturday's competition.
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Where is it happening?
138 Hagood Mill Rd, Hagood Mill Foundation, Pickens, SC, United States, South Carolina 29671
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Host or PublisherHagood Mill Historic Site
