Abingdon Fiddler's Convention

The Abingdon Fiddlers' Convention, held this past three years in Washington County, VA in late June, has announced a new scholarship for young pickers in western Virginia, named for one such, Asher Hurley, who was killed in a terrible accident

Calvary's Chosen, 1st Place Bluegrass Gospel Band at Abingdon Fiddlers' – photo © G Nicholas Hancock One hundred seventeen contestants braved the heatwave to compete in the 3rd Abingdon Fiddlers’ Convention this past Friday through Sunday at the Washington County Fairgrounds

Located on the Washington County Fairgrounds in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia, the Abingdon Fiddlers' Convention returned this past weekend for its second year. It is the region's largest bluegrass and old-time competition. $7,500 in cash prizes along