Historic Happy Valley Old-time Fiddlers’ Convention

Now in its sixth year, the along the scenic Yadkin River presents music competition, dance, children’s activities and instrument-making demonstrations along with the music of the Kruger Brothers, Bobby Hicks and the Harris Brothers Friday, Sept. 3 through Sunday, Sept. 5. Situated on the Jones Farm northeast of Lenoir on N.C. Scenic Byway 268, the convention begins Friday with a free evening of community dancing and a music jam from 7 to 10 p.m. On Saturday, music competitions in 12 categories start at 10 a.m., with finalists competing for top honors from 7 to 11 p.m. Other activities include dance demonstrations, storytelling, hay rides, instrument-making demonstrations and food. A free concert takes place Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring blues, gospel, old-time and bluegrass musicians including the Kruger Brothers, Bobby Hicks, the Harris Brothers, Simple Faith, Spirit Fiddle, Strictly Clean and Decent, Moon Mullins, Cecil Palmer and Roger Hicks. For more information, visit www.happyvalleyfiddlers.com or contact Tony Deal at tonyraydeal@gmail.com. Learn about all of the traditions in Happy Valley at http://ncartstrails.org/happyvalley.