BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:Eastern Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Eastern Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T230000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:19th Annual Hoppin' John Fiddlers' Convention! DESCRIPTION:The Hoppin' John Fiddlers' Convention is a three-day annual festival held every September at the Shakori Hills Community Arts Center in Pittsboro\, North Carolina. Since its establishment in 2007\, the event has grown into a beloved celebration of traditional music\, attracting musicians and fans from across the region. The convention features music competitions in various categories\, including old-time and bluegrass bands\, fiddle\, banjo\, guitar\, mandolin\, bass\, folk song\, song duets\, and instrument duos. Dance competitions for adults and youth are also a highlight of the event\, showcasing the community's vibrant cultural heritage. Attendees can enjoy more than just music. The event includes workshops\, showcases\, and even film screenings that explore the history and traditions of Appalachian music. The festival also includes the Hoppin' John Cook-Off\, where participants prepare creative takes on the classic Southern dish\, blending culinary traditions with the musical festivities. With camping available on-site\, visitors can immerse themselves in the full experience\, enjoying a family-friendly atmosphere filled with dancing\, storytelling\, and craft vendors.Check out our website--and let us know if you would like to be a Sponsor!https://www.hoppinjohn.org/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

The Hoppin'\; John Fiddlers'\; Convention is a three-day annual festival held every September at the Shakori Hills Community Arts Center in Pittsboro\, North Carolina. Since its establishment in 2007\, the event has grown into a beloved celebration of traditional music\, attracting musicians and fans from across the region. The convention features music competitions in various categories\, including old-time and bluegrass bands\, fiddle\, banjo\, guitar\, mandolin\, bass\, folk song\, song duets\, and instrument duos. Dance competitions for adults and youth are also a highlight of the event\, showcasing the community&rsquo\;s vibrant cultural heritage. Attendees can enjoy more than just music. The event includes workshops\, showcases\, and even film screenings that explore the history and traditions of Appalachian music. The festival also includes the Hoppin'\; John Cook-Off\, where participants prepare creative takes on the classic Southern dish\, blending culinary traditions with the musical festivities. With camping available on-site\, visitors can immerse themselves in the full experience\, enjoying a family-friendly atmosphere filled with dancing\, storytelling\, and craft vendors.

Check out our website--and let us know if you would like to be a Sponsor!

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