GREAT AMERICAN BLUEGRASS JAM

The Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum is bringing together the Best of Bluegrass in Owensboro, KY! The Great American Bluegrass Jam will take over the Downtown Owensboro area the weekend of March 14-16, 2025.

This event will feature the Kentucky Fried Pickin’ Hotel Jam, the Kentucky State Fiddle Championship, Authentic Unlimited in concert at the Hall of Fame, tours at the Green River Distilling Co. and the Bill Monroe Homeplace in Rosine, KY, and much more in collaboration with downtown businesses.

Registration is Open for the
Kentucky State Fiddle Championship!

Join us for the Kentucky State Fiddle Championship on March 15th & 16th, 2025! With multiple categories and cash prizes, the Kentucky State Fiddle Championship will take place at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum in Owensboro, Kentucky.

Categories Include:
Jr Jr Fiddle (Ages 12 and under) 
Jr Fiddle (Ages 13 to 17) 
Old Time Banjo
Adult Fiddle (18 to 49) 
Sr Fiddle (50 and over) 
Dancing - Junior (Ages 17 and under) 
Dancing - Senior (Ages 18 and over) 
Old Time Singing
Flatpick Guitar 
Mandolin
Bluegrass Banjo 
Dulcimer

There is no fee to enter the contest. Doors will open at 8 am, and the contest will begin at 10 am. Online pre-registration is now open. On-site registration will also be available.