2025 Accredited Contests

These state and regional championships are accredited by the Walnut Valley Association, complying with rules, regulations, and protocols set forth by Walnut Valley Association.  The winner of these championships receive one free Full-Festival Ticket to the Walnut Valley Festival and are guaranteed entry into their respective international, national or regional championship held each year the Third Weekend of September at the Walnut Valley Festival.

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Friday, May 9, 2025 through Sunday, May 11, 2025

Lone Star State Dulcimer Society

Location

Oakdale Park
1019 NE Barnard St
Glen Rose, TX 76043

Website

More Info

Lone Star State Dulcimer Society
mrbanjoist@gmail.com
817-275-3872

World of Bluegrass Week, September 16 thru 20, 2025

Event Info:          anna@ibma.org

Event Phone:     (615) 256-3222

pickingfortheprize.com

Event Location:     World of Bluegrass
                                    Raleigh Convention Center
                                    500 S. Salisbury St
                                    Raleigh, NC  27601,  USA

NOTE:  The winner of the 2025 Picking for the Prize contest will compete in the 2026 National Flat Pick Guitar Championship at the 54th Walnut Valley Festival, September 16-20, 2026.