The Athens State University Foundation and the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention Steering Committee are pleased to announce the 2026 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention entertainment line-up. The convention is scheduled for Wednesday, September 30 – Saturday, October 3, 2026.
2026 Fiddlers Convention Entertainment Line-Up:
- Wednesday, September 30 at 7:30 pm – The Larry Sparks Show *Free Preview Night Gospel Concert – No Admission Ticket Required*
- Thursday, October 1 at 7:00 pm – Mike Compton & Andy Todd: Special Delmore Brothers Tribute
- Thursday, October 1 at 8:00 pm – Dale Ann Bradley
- Friday, October 2 at 6:00 pm – The Isaacs
- Saturday, October 3 at 7:30 pm – The Del McCoury Band
All concerts will take place on the Main Stage at Founders Hall. Access to all Fiddlers Convention entertainment is included with the purchase of an admission ticket.
Cost of admission wristbands will be $20 per adult for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday single day tickets or $30 per adult for a festival pass valid for all three days. Children under 12 will be admitted free with a paid adult. The preview night concert scheduled for Wednesday evening is free and does not require the purchase of an admission ticket.
Tickets are on sale and competition registration is now open at www.athensfiddlers.org.
Thank you to Pettus Plumbing & Piping (Stage Sponsor), Redstone Federal Credit Union (Wristband Sponsor), Bryant Bank (Cash Giveaway Sponsor), Martin & Cobey (Jerry McGlocklin Music Store Sponsor), Nanny’s Old Fashion Lemonade (RV Campground Sponsor), Pepsi (Food Court Sponsor), TriGreen Equipment (Contestant T-Shirt and Shuttle Sponsor), and Bank Independent (Craft Vendor Sponsor) for sponsoring this year’s convention. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information, please contact Brandy Conway, Executive Director Foundation and Corporate Relations at [email protected] or 256-233-8190.
All proceeds from the Fiddlers Convention benefit the Athens State University Foundation, which provides scholarships and assistance to Athens State University and its students.
This project is supported through funding provided by the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area and the Alabama Department of Tourism.
