PICKIN' CONTEST:
This years contest will be held on Saturday, September 20th at 12:00 p.m. and will feature one round for Guitar and one round for Mandolin. Contestants must register by 11:45 a.m. and be in attendace at the stage for inclusion in the contest. The rules are below.
Over $5000 in Cash & Prizes including a brand new Fairbuilt Guitar and Weber Bitterroot Mandolin.
Pickin’ Contest Rules:
1. Contestants must pay $25 to participate in the Contest.
2. Songs should be no more than 2 minutes in length and must be traditional old-time tunes.
3. Contestants are allowed one accompanist on a different instrument. Guitar Contestants cannot be accompanied by another guitar, and Mandolin Contestants cannot be accompanied by another mandolin.
4. Contestants must be signed up and present at the Side Stage by 11:45 p.m. and no later to be counted in the contest.
5. Contestants may be called to the stage in any order.
6. Winners will be announced on Saturday following the Contest.
7. Prizes will be awarded to the top three scores for Mandolin and Guitar.
8. Winners agree to play their new instruments together in the Contest Winners Jam at Saturday Evening on the Main Stage.
9. All contestants agree to hold Watermelon Park Fest and its affiliates free of liability for any and all damages resulting from participation in the contest.
10. The Contest Coordinator has the FINAL say. There will be no disputes, quarrels, or arguments heard whatsoever.
Have Fun and Good Luck!
Mandolin Category:
3rd Place: Vernon Hughes | 1st Place: Jeff Arey | 2nd Place: Jack Dunlop
Guitar Category:
3rd Place: Ryan Phillips | 2nd Place: Joe Simpson | 1st Place: Jared Pool
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Bands and Performers interested in performing in next year's festival please send your CDs and Kits to:
Shepherds Ford Productions
443 Janeville Rd
Berryville, VA 22611
Deadline for 2009 Festival is April 1st, 2009. All submissions selected by committee. Only mail-in submissions will be accepted - please do not call or email. We contact you only if you are selected. CDs and Kits non returnable.
