Fiddle Facts

Fiddle Fest is a yearly event.  The one-day festival is a family friendly atmosphere celebrating the rich sounds of bluegrass and fiddle music and its talented musicians.  Arts, crafts, vendors, and family activities will be ongoing throughout the day. 

Fiddle Fest takes place every year on the fourth Saturday of February.

Fiddle Fest is held on the Martin Campus of Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa, AL.

All events at Fiddle Fest are free and open to the public.  Food, beverages, and vendor items will be available for purchase.

Entry in competition categories is free.

Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. with the competition beginning at 9:00 a.m. The length of the event will be determined by the number of contestants in each category.

For more information about contest categories and their order, visit Fiddle Fest 2025 Schedule and Prize Money.

Yes!  See below for the food and beverage schedule.  Please note that all food vendors will require payment. Cash and cards are accepted.

8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Starbucks (drinks only)

11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.: SSCC Café (lunch and beverage options)

8:00 a.m. – event conclusion: Campus Vending (drinks and snack items)

 To register for one of the contests, visit Fiddle Fest 2025 Contest Registration.

Yes!  Designated areas for jammin’ will be located throughout the venue, and we can’t wait to hear you play!

If you can’t be with us in person, join the fun online at Fiddle Fest on YouTube.

We love our vendors! Visit Fiddle Fest Vendor Registration to become part of our team.

We love our volunteers! Visit Fiddle Fest Volunteer Registration to become part of our team.