Fiddlers Frolics stage
April 24–26, 2026

TEXAS STATE
CHAMPIONSHIP
FIDDLERS' FROLICS

Hallettsville, Texas

"Host of the Biggest Names in Country Music"
55+ Years of Tradition

Featuring Marty Haggard · Walkin' The Line — A Tribute to Johnny Cash · TG Sheppard

A Hallettsville Tradition

Three Days of Texas Heritage

Championship Fiddling

Watch the finest fiddlers from Texas and across the country compete for cash prizes and the state title across multiple divisions. From young talents to seasoned masters.

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Live Entertainment

The biggest names in country music come to Hallettsville. Headliner concerts Friday and Saturday night, plus great live country music at the outside stage all weekend.

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BBQ & Market

Over 100 BBQ teams compete while vendors offer arts, crafts, and food.

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HEADLINERS

LIVE ON STAGE

The biggest names in country music come to a small Texas town. This April features Marty Haggard with a tribute to his father Merle Haggard, Walkin' The Line — a Johnny Cash tribute starring Bennie Wheels — and TG Sheppard with 21 #1 hits, plus outside stage entertainment featuring local and regional talent all weekend.

FRI

Marty Haggard · Walkin' The Line

A Tribute to My Dad, Merle Haggard · A Tribute to Johnny Cash

SAT

TG Sheppard · Broken Alibi

Saturday Night Dance · Inside & Outside Stages

SUN

Fiddler Hall of Fame Induction & Texas State Fiddle Championship

Junior Fiddler Showcase · Bryan Duckworth Texas Swing Band · Pat Matula & the Lonestar Playboys · Reagan Hicks Band

Marty Haggard — A Tribute to My Dad, Merle Haggard

FRIDAY

TG Sheppard performing on stage

SATURDAY

#FiddlersFrolics2026

Preserving Texas Music Since 1971

For over five decades, Fiddlers' Frolics has brought together the finest fiddlers in Texas and beyond. What began as a community celebration in Hallettsville has grown into one of the most celebrated fiddle contests in the country. This is where champions are made and traditions live on.

The Devil's Box Documentary Cover Art

The Story of Texas Fiddling

Discover the heart and history in "The Devil's Box", a 3-disc documentary filmed right here in Hallettsville.

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Compete for the Title

Think you have what it takes? We welcome competitors across seven divisions, with over $20,000 in prize money on the line.

  • FRESHMAN DIVISION (10 & under)
  • JUNIOR DIVISION (11-16)
  • SENIOR DIVISION (65 & older)
  • TEXAS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
  • GONE TO TEXAS (Texas residents)
  • TWIN FIDDLE
  • GUITAR ACCOMPANIST
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More Than Just a Contest

World-Class Competition

Texas-style fiddling is one of the most technically advanced fiddle traditions in the world. Come see the best compete.

Support the Future

Fiddlers' Frolics is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your support helps to preserve the unique tradition of Texas Style Fiddling for the benefit of future generations as well as helps to support local charitable organizations.

GET YOUR TICKETS

Join us for a single day or the full weekend experience.

FRIDAY NIGHT

Friday Night Entertainment

Marty Haggard - A Tribute to Merle Haggard · Bennie Wheels - A Tribute to Johnny Cash

$20 ($25 at the door)
SAT / SUN

Fiddle Contest Ticket

$12 per day — Saturday and Sunday daytime access to competition halls.

$12 per day
SAT DANCE
Featured Event

TG Sheppard · Marty Haggard · Walkin' The Line

Saturday Night Headliner Concert.

$25 ($30 at door)
WEEKEND

Full Access Pass

Includes all contests and Friday & Saturday entertainment.

$60

Cash and credit cards accepted. ATM available on site.

No ATVs or golf carts. No pets near public areas.

Getting Here

Hallettsville Knights of Columbus Hall
321 US-77, Hallettsville, TX 77964, United States

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Lodging

Local hotels and RV accommodations welcome festival-goers.

WHERE TO STAY

Market Days

Interested in selling your products? Call 361-772-0938 or email [email protected]

VENDOR INFO