2024 South Carolina Old Time Fiddler's Convention & State Competition

Old-Time musicians near and far come to the Hagood Mill Historic Site to compete in this official state-sanctioned two-day event. In addition to fiddle, competitions are held in guitar, banjo, wildcat and old-time string band in both youth and adult divisions.

The SC State Fiddling Championship will take place on Saturday, Sept. 21, starting at 9:15 a.m. The competition has run as late as 8 p.m. in the past, so please plan accordingly.

Registration fees, prize money and other information are outlined on our website, along with competition rules. Each registered competitor will receive one free general admission ticket to Saturday’s event.

In addition to the State Championship on Saturday, a Friday night concert will be held in the Heritage Pavilion starting at 7 p.m. Dan Wood & Andy Brooks will be showcasing their new CD. Dan Gellert, Henry Barnes, & Ali Kafka along with The Alum Ridge Boys & Ashlee will also be performing. Saturday night, after the Championship. The Wilder Flower will host their Album Release Party at 8 p.m., followed by a performance from Billy Hurt & Five Mile Mountain Road.

Ticket pricing for this event is as follows:

Weekend Camping Package (Friday-Sunday) $60 – includes two camping tickets and two tickets for Friday and Saturday night concerts plus general admission to the State Fiddling Competition.

Camping Only (one night or both nights) $10/person

Friday or Saturday concert tickets only* $10 each

Saturday Competition tickets only* $5

*Children 9 & under are free

Hagood Mill will be in operation throughout the day so make sure to purchase fresh stone ground products while you’re on site. There will also be living history demonstrators and artisan vendors. We will also have food trucks on site. As always, we encourage visitors to bring lawn chairs or blankets for the show. Visitors are also welcome to bring their favorite old-time instruments and join in the “open jam” which typically takes place throughout the day under the ancient cedar beside our beloved 1791 log cabin.

Volunteer opportunities are available for Friday and Saturday. Those who work one four-hour shift will receive same day admission and one meal at the hospitality tent. Spaces are limited and volunteers are encouraged to register early.

Contact Kim Clevenger (hagoodmillfoundaton@gmail.com) if you are interested in volunteering. If volunteers would like to camp for the weekend, they will be required to purchase camping passes.

For all information, please check the website www.visithagoodmill.com.