Family, Friends, Fiddlers

58th Annual Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention
October 1-4, 2025

Bring the family and enjoy a uniquely American experience whose roots are buried deep in the Appalachian mountains and beyond. It’s a musical and cultural experience that will thrust you into a simpler time where families were bound by the music they created and the stories they told.

The Fiddlers Convention is held on the campus of Athens State University (300 N. Beaty Street, Athens, Alabama).

While you’re at the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention, be sure to check out these attractions!

• Nanny’s Old Fashion Lemonade Craft Vendor Area, with over 150 craft vendors offering unique and custom-made souvenirs.
• The Pepsi Food Court, featuring over a dozen food vendors offering a wide variety of delicious food.
• The Jerry McGlocklin Music Store is located in the Sandridge Hall Ballroom. The Music Store features vendors selling instruments and accessories, along with Luthier Techniques demonstrations.
• The Delmore Brothers Museum and Fiddlers Museum are located on the ground floor of McCandless Hall.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have questions, please check our FAQs page for more information. We’re here to help make your Fiddlers Convention experience is unforgettable!