Missouri State Fiddle Championship

08/17/2025

Another year in the books! I want to take the opportunity to thank a few people -the audience, for staying through the contest. I know it was hot, but the fiddlin' was hotter!
The judges, contestants (and families), Rage, our sound tech, the Missouri State Fair, the staff in the business and entry offices, and our sponsor Wyatt Violin Shop, L.L.C.
See you next year!
Cathy Marriott

08/17/2025

Top 3 Round Robin Championship
1st Junior Marriott
2nd Tanner Marriott
3rd Kyle Link

08/17/2025

MO State Champions
Richard Harness- Sr Div
Sidney Cantrell- Jr Div
Junior Marriott- Open Div Tanner Marriott-Accompanist

08/17/2025

Congratulations to all the Missouri State Fiddle participants!!

08/17/2025

Tomorrow's the day!
3 divisions
$3500 total prize money
See you at the fair!

08/17/2025

Meet the judges!

Lynn Wells has been steeped in fiddling since before birth. Coming from a musical family, he learned fiddle and guitar at a young age, and is still keeping the tradition alive. Not only has Lynn been a part of the contest scene his entire life, he has been an esteemed judge for multiple contests, hosted the Boonsboro contest for several years, and has played band gigs and dances across Missouri. We are truly honored to have him with us again this year!

08/13/2025

Meet the judge! Cody Marriott is a Missouri native, currently residing in Oklahoma. A multi-championship fiddler, his most recent endeavors include playing with the band Tempest Revival all around Oklahoma. Cody is welcomed into many bands and venues for his fiddle and accompaniment skills, as well as his singing talents. We are excited to have him here this year!

08/09/2025

Meet the judges!!
Jana Jae is a prominent fiddle player who gained national fame for her appearances on the television show "Hee Haw" in the 1970s. She was a member of Buck Owens' band, the Buckaroos, and later became a regular performer on the show. She has performed with renowned country artists such as Chet Atkins, Roy Clark, and Ricky Skaggs and continues to tour the world sharing her unique musical style blends country fiddling, western swing, bluegrass, pop, and classical music. If that wasn't enough to keep her busy, Jana also hosts a nationally sanctioned fiddle contest, an annual Cajun festival and an annual fiddle camp, offering workshops for various instruments, in Grove, Oklahoma.

08/08/2025

ALL contestants are responsible for their own fair admission fees.

Contestants wishing to park closer than general admission parking may pick up one (1) complimentary parking tag for Lot R at the Visitor's Hospitality Booth on South Highway 65, next to the Missouri Dept. of Conservation office building before entering Gate 11.

These tags are NOT available at the gate.
Any additional vehicles should park in general admission parking.

I have attached a photo map from Google. Gate 11 is in the right lower corner in this image, you can zoom in and see it. Hopefully this helps those of us not familiar with the grounds layout.

08/05/2025

08/05/2025

A big shout out to Allen Wyatt and Matt Wyatt with Wyatt Violin Shop, L.L.C. of Independence, MO.