Weekend photos from the 2023 Old Fiddlers Convention in Galax, VA

Posted on by Nicholas Hancock

87th Old Fiddlers Convention in Galax, VA – photo © G. Nicholas Hancock

G. Nicholas Hancock attended the 87th Old Fiddlers Convention held at Felts Park in Galax, VA on Thursday through Saturday night, and photographed practically every aspect of the event. He chose 60 out of 463 photos to be featured in this gallery.

Troy Daniel Boone at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
Trish Fore at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
Tricia Eaves at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
The Swanky Kitchen Band from the Cayman Islands at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
The Rookie Riot from Sweden at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
The Hickory Flat Hoedowners at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
The Big Yellow Tent at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
The Allen Family Band from the UK at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
Susan Caudell at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
Stewart Werner III at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
Steve Kilby at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
Sawyer Smith at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
Sawyer Smith at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
Saturday afternoon at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
Sam Linkous, MC at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
Sadie Yates at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
Ronny Harrison at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
Rolo T. Lassiter and Alexander Ferranti at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
Ricky Sutphin at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
Oscar Hall, 95, Moose Lodge #733 member, has worked for 58 years at the Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
Oscar Caudell at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
Olivia Jo at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
Old-time fiddler at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
Molly Yates at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
Misha MacSwweeney, 1st Place in Youth Flatfoot Dance at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
Mike Risch at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
Michael Robinson at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
Meredith Wilkerson at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
Marsha Todd and Barbara Bowman at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
Margo MacSweeney at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
Malachi Ellenberg at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
Maggie Wilkerson at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
Madalyn Jarrett at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
Lucas Whie at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
Lost tuner at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
Logan Thompson at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
Kyrie Sexton at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
Jane Seymour at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers’ Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
Hollace Oakes at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
Harrison Ridge at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
Greg Wilson at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
Legendary Galax mud at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
Friday night audience at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
Friday evening audience at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
Friday evening audience at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock (2)
Flatfoot danceers at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
Faling Timber at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
Ella Grim, 1st Place in Youth Folk Song at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
Eddie Bond at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
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Diego at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
Dale Morris, MC at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
Cody Bauer at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
Charlie Tolbert at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
Casey Lewis at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
Benjamin Ferranti at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
Anthony Ferranti and Benjamin Ferranti at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
Aerial view of the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
Addie Levy Pratt at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock
Adam Larkey at the 2023 Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock

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Nicholas Hancock

Nicholas Hancock is a former newspaper writer and editor who also played rhythm guitar in The Bluegrass Gentlemen from 1968 through mid-1974. Today, he is retired and enjoying his hobby of photographing bluegrass and other music events.

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