1st Place
- Trophy
- $350 Cash in Memory of Ed & Jeanine Foster
- PLUS, Choice of three Deering specially crafted banjos listed below
- Invited to perform in the 2025 Champion Showcase Concert
- Custom crafted Silver Finger Picks by Landis Studios
- One Paige Clik ETI Capo model PC-B4-ETI by Paige Capos
- Custom Banjo Stand by Solid Ground Stands
- Fishman Humbucking Banjo Pickup
- BlueChip Pick of Choice
- Silver Encased Festival Pick Pendant by Silver Pearl Designs
- Music Related Necklace by Brendan White Jewelry Designs
2nd Place
- Trophy
- Custom Crafted Silver Finger Picks by Landis Studios
- One Page Original ETI Capo model P-B4-ETI by Paige Capos
- Choice of two Deering specially crafted banjos listed below
3rd Place
- Trophy
- Custom Crafted Silver Finger Picks by Landis Studios
- One Paige Original ETI Capo model P-BE-ETI by Paige Capos
- The final specially crafted Deering banjo
Finalists
Those who compete in the Final Round, but do not win 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place, will receive one Paige Capo and a beautiful Wall Plaque commemorating their Top 5 placement in the competition.
Stained in a rich honey amber with a high gloss finish, the Calico is made of a premium grade of American maple. Crafted with the ‘06 bell bronze tone ring, nickel finished hardware, ivoroid binding, Mother-of-Pearl inlays, and taper resonator side walls, the Calico is a powerful banjo with a distrinctly bright, sparkling tone. The glued in frets give stability to the ebony fingerboard and allow the player an unparalleled note distinction. Whether you are a powerful bluegrass player or want to play in a delicate melodic style, the Calico will rise to the occasion to give you greater musicality for your efforts. Deering has added an engraved armrest saying “Winfield 2024” to let the world know you have been chosen as one of the best banjo players in the world of banjo.
3733 Kenora Dr.
Spring Valley, CA 91977
800-845-7791
www.deeringbanjos.com
The Rustic Wreath is a stunning and affordable walnut stained maple banjo that honors the heritage of the instrument, while taking on a sleek, minimalist feel. In keeping with the tradition of some of the world’s most popular banjos, the Rustic Wreath retains aesthetic features of its older siblings, notably the inlay pattern from the Golden Wreath, the traditional prewar peg head shape, and iconic flange hole pattern. A Deering 06 tone ring mounted to a 3-ply violin grade maple rim makes for a time tested tone loved by audiences around the world. Deering has added an engraved armrest saying “Winfield 2024” to let the world know you have been chosen as one of the best banjo players in the world of banjo.
3733 Kenora Dr.
Spring Valley, CA 91977
800-845-7791
www.deeringbanjos.com
Innovation has long been a key ingredient for Deering’s pioneering spirit in the world of banjo manufacturing. This new natural colored white oak banjo is finished in a high gloss with nickel plating and newly created engraved white inlays. The bluegrass inspired White Lotus banjo, named for its lotus flower inspired inlay pattern created by Greg Deering, is centered around the patented white oak rim that creates a magnificently bold tone without the traditionally heavy tone ring found in most bluegrass banjos of this tonal character. The result is an incredibly birth, crisp bluegrass punch with good sustain and note distinction without the weight! This banjo ushers in a new era of playing comfort and sound for all banjo players in the future. This year’s Deering prize banjo will feature the traditional special armrest engraved with “Winfield 2024”.
3733 Kenora Dr.
Spring Valley, CA 91977
800-845-7791
www.deeringbanjos.com
One custom handcrafted stand with carrying case will be given to the first place winner of the National Bluegrass Banjo Championship.
Solid Ground Stands
9156 E 37th Court
Tulsa, OK 74145
918-688-6790
www.solidgroundstands.com
One pickup will be given to the First Place Winner.
Fishman Transducers, Inc.
6 Riverside Dr
Andover, MA 01810
978-988-9199
www.fishman.com
Each of the Top 5 Finalists will receive one capo.
11329 Moscow Road
Jonesville, MO 49250
331-999-5388
www.paigecapo.com
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Revolutionizing the pick industry! One pick of choice will be given to the First Place winner.
BlueChip Picks
1112 New Henderson Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
865-803-9442
www.bluechippick.net
One set of Custom Designed Silver Banjo Picks will go to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners of the 2024 National Bluegrass Banjo Championship.
P.O. Box 706
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
479-253-5645
www.landisstudios.net
Silver Pearl
A silver encased 2024 Festival pick pendant will be given to the First Place winner.
Silver Pearl
9125 W 82 St N
Valley Center, KS 67147
316-841-9576
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One each music related, custom designed jewelry by Brendan White will be given to the first-place winner.
P.O. Box 1344
Gypsum, CO 81637
970-401-3013
www,brendanwhitejewelry.com