Old Time Fiddling Convention and Competition

Old-Time musicians near and far descend on the grounds of Hagood Mill to compete in this official State-sanctioned two-day event. We kick off the event Friday night at 7 pm with a concert in the Heritage Pavilion. Performing on Friday will be The Carolina All-Star String Band and Golden Shoals. The Carolina All-Star String Band is comprised of Owen Grooms and JT Linville (of Pretty Little Goat Band), Mark Queen (yes, he is of the famous picking Queen family), and Brian VanAntwerp (of West End String Band). Golden Shoals, formerly called Hoot and Holler, is comprised of Mark Kalinski and Amy Alvey. Admission to Friday night is $5 per person. There will be food available for sale starting at 6:30 and camping is available onsite all weekend.

The SC State Fiddling Championship will take place on Saturday, September 18, starting at 9:15 am. The competition has run as late as 8 pm in the past, so please plan accordingly. Competitions will take place on the historic stage and also at the Heritage Pavilion. Adult (17 & up) and Junior (16 & under) competitors can compete in the following categories: String Band (up to 6 instruments per band), Fiddle, Banjo, Guitar, and Wildcat. Registration fees, prize money, and competitor limits are outlined on our website, in addition to competition rules. https://www.hagoodmillhistoricsite.com/upcoming-events#SCSTATEFIDDLERSCONVENTION

Registration includes general admission to Saturday’s event for the competitor only. Accompanists not otherwise registered in the competition, spectators, and competitor supporters will have to purchase GA tickets.

Our typical Third Saturday happenings of the operation of the Hagood Mill, living history demonstrators, and artisan vendors will start at 10 am. We will also have food trucks throughout the day and evening on Saturday. As always, we encourage visitors to bring lawn chairs or blankets for the show. Visitors are also welcome to bring their favorite old-time instruments and join in the “open jam” which typically takes place throughout the day under the ancient cedar beside our beloved 1791 log cabin.

There promises to be lots to do and lots of fun! Admission is $5.00 per person aged 13 and up. Children 12 and under are free and there are no parking fees. Admission includes entrance to the Hagood Mill Historic Site as well as the Heritage Pavilion and Hagood Creek Petroglyph Site. Also included in Saturday’s entrance is an evening concert! Saturday night's entertainment will start at 7 pm at the Heritage Pavilion. West End String Band are sure to tear it up!!!! Opening band TBA. Again, camping is available onsite all weekend.

We are seeking vendors that handcraft their products to sell during the artisan market. Full vending details and the vendor application form can be found on the website. https://www.hagoodmillhistoricsite.com/upcoming-events#ArtisanVendorApplication

We are seeking volunteers who will receive entrance into Friday and Saturday’s events in addition to the hospitality tent for meals in exchange for 8 hours of work, before, during, or after the event. Volunteers will have the option to work one 8-hour period, or two 4-hour periods. Spaces are limited and volunteers are encouraged to register early. Contact Hagood Mill ([email protected]) if you are interested in volunteering. If volunteers would like to camp for the weekend they will be required to purchase camping passes. https://www.hagoodmillhistoricsite.com/recreation#CAMPING

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Hagood Mill Historic Site, 138 Hagood Mill Rd., Pickens, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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