Fiddlers frolic for Fiddlers Frolics in Hallettsville

Every year, fiddlers frolic to Hallettsville to take part in the Fiddlers Frolics, which is always held the fourth weekend in April. This year is no different as it will take place April 25-27 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 321 U.S. 77 Hallettsville.

This is the home of the Texas State Championship Contest, where the best fiddlers from in and outside of Texas come to show off their skills in a bid to win the grand prize. However, the devil is not allowed to compete after his disqualification against Johnny in Georgia, so there will be no shiny fiddles made of gold up for grabs this or any other year.

Now in its 55th year, this competition started in 1971 and attracts lots of music lovers: professionals, amateurs, or those looking for some good music and a good time.

2025 Fiddlers' Competition Schedule

FRIDAY, April 25

Tickets for Main Hall events: FREE

Outdoors events: FREE

Jam Session

Bring your instrument of choice and join in the fun!

*** FREE ***

4:00 pm

Pavilion

SATURDAY, April 26

Tickets for daytime Main Hall events: $15

Outdoors events: FREE

Saturday night dance tickets: $35 (advance) or $40 (at the door)

Forest Craig Freshman Division Fiddle Contest

Participants: 15 years old and younger

9:00 am

Main Hall

Gone To Texas Fiddle Contest

Participants: Residents of states other than Texas

1:00 pm

Main Hall

SUNDAY, April 27

Tickets for daytime Main Hall events: $15

Outdoors events: FREE

Guitar Accompanist Contest

9:30 am

Main Hall

Senior Division Fiddle Contest

Participants: 65 years and older

11:30 am

Main Hall

Texas State Championship Fiddle Contest

Participants: Texas Residents Only

1:00 pm

Main Hall

Cliff & Velda Fryer Championship Play Off

The top 3 contestants in State Championship compete in action packed round robin to determine the

championship title.

5:00 pm

Main Hall