Branson Fiddle Festival coming this weekend

August 27 – 29, 2010, Branson, Missouri. The 22nd Annual Downtown Branson Fiddle Festival & Mid-American Fiddlers Championship. Contest preliminaries begin at 10:00 a.m. and end at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 28th. The Finals begin at 12:00 noon and end at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 29th. Location: On the Banks of Lake Taneycomo at the Branson Landing. Six divisions: Pee Wee (9 and younger); Junior (10 thru 16); Senior (60 and older); Cross Tuning (Unique to our area); Seconding (Guitar/Bass accompaniment); Open (any age). There is no charge to enter the contest. All winners (except the Cross Tuning and Seconding) will compete on Sunday. for the Grand Prize Title. Total prize money is over $5000. There will be several fiddle events in the Historic Downtown area . The contest is free to the public. Contact the DBMA at 417-334-1548 or Bill Lennon, 417-337-7468