Llano Fiddle Fest

04/06/2026

Found at Fiddle Fest - ladies Wallaroo hat. Let us know if it’s yours.

04/06/2026

Yesterday was such a Success, due to the Contestants, Attendees, and for Everyone behind the scenes for making this such a fun and successful event.

Thanks Again, and We hope to see you again next year!

Here are the 2026 contest results:

Youth Division:
1st Place: John Steward-Wichita Falls, TX
2nd Place: Mason Ludiker-Austin , TX
3rd Place : Declan Zollitsch-Burnet, Tx
4th Place : Lucy DeVoss-Belton, Tx
5th Place : Madalyn Hamilton -Bertram, Tx

5th Annual Isaac Carver Memorial Award:
Awarded to: Declan Zollitsch - Burnet, TX

Legends Division:
1st Place: Eddie Davis - Palestine, TX
2nd Place: Brent Young- Anna, Tx
3rd Place : David Sticker- Beaumont, TX
4th Place: Bob Davis - Leakey, TX
5th Place : Duke Turpin-Georgetown , TX

Open Division:
Grand Champion: Bubba Hopkins-Spavinaw, OK
1st Runner Up: Dennis Ludiker-Austin , TX
2nd Runner Up: CarlHopkins-Porter, TX
3rd Runner Up: Monte Gaylord-Mowata, OK
5th Place: Wes Westmoreland -Temple, TX
6th Place: McKenna Petersen-Fulshear, Tx
7th Place: Andrew Wilson ,Liberty Hill, Tx
8th Place: Jude Steward, Witchitia Falls, TX
9th Place: Tristan Paskvan, Southlake , TX
10th Place: Lilly Platts-Seguin, TX
11th Place: Jason Andrew -Blue Ridge, Tx
12th Place: Keenan Fletcher -Llano, Tx
13th Place: Julie Amundson-Hallestville, Tx
14th Place: Aimee Petersen-Fulshear, Tx
15th Place: Heidi Labensart, Austin, Tx

Accompanist Division:
1st Place: Jacob Johnson-Godley, TX
2nd Place: Marty McPherson-Nemo, TX
3rd Place: Eb Steward- Witchita Falls, TX

04/05/2026

04/04/2026

Legends Division playing now.

04/04/2026

Youth competition has just begun. Come out to the JKL Event Center to hear these talented young people!

04/04/2026

The Llano 4-H Horse Club has good eats today at Llano Fiddle Fest! Let’s support these kids!

04/03/2026

Many thanks to Llano Fiddle Fest sponsors!

04/03/2026

Thanks to all the volunteers who helped set up chairs, move tables, put up canopies, and get everything ready for Llano Fiddle Fest tomorrow. Finished in record time! See y’all tomorrow!

04/02/2026

Llano Fiddle Fest is almost here! Saturday, April 4, at the JLK Event Center.
Schedule:
9 a.m. - Beginners Showcase (all ages)
9:30 a.m. - 48th Llano Open Fiddle Contest (usually ends mid-afternoon)
Free to attend, donations gratefully accepted.
7:30 -10:30 p.m. - Kelly Spinks and Miles of Texas, concert and dance. Tickets $30 VIP, $20 GA.
Llano 4-H Horse Club will have concessions during the contest.

03/30/2026

Chair Party! We need help setting up chairs at the JLK Events Center at 9 a.m. on Friday, April 3. Join in on the fun!

03/04/2026

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02/20/2026

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