CONTEST RULES:

• Contestants may be from any state

• Each contestant must play two (2) tunes (medley-style not acceptable)

• Each contestant may have a maximum of two (2) accompanists

• No electric instruments are permitted

• In case of a broken string, the contestant may replay

• In case of major tuning changes, a contestant may replay the tune.

• Awards are presented following the conclusion of the contest

• The contestant will not receive final score sheets, and the judge's decision is final

• There is no entry fee for the contest  - only a $7.00 Gate Admission
  
  Youth 11am - noon | Adults noon to 1 pm

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Awards:

Senior 16 and over

1st $350 | 2nd $250 | $150

Youth 15 and under

1st $100 | 2nd $75 | 3rd $50

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• To process awards winners must complete a standard W9 form, an invoice form, and supply the MSACF with their SSN.

• Youth must have their own SSN and be accompanied by a parent when completing forms. Parents SSN cannot be used.

• Award checks will be mailed within three weeks of the Mountain State Art and Craft Fair with paperwork completed.

• Each winner will receive a special, one-of-a-kind certificate designed by Lola Smith.
   

Judging:

• Intonation - tuning and tonal qualities

• Timing - accurate and consistent rhythm

• Difficulty - complexity of selections

• Technique - difficulty in performance

• Selection - choice of tunes
  
  The judges decision is final; no appeals can be made. 

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