The East Benton Fiddler's Contest, Convention & Bluegrass Festival

08/16/2026

It was a delightful surprise to discover a cherished friend and family member featured on a prominent creator's channel while browsing YouTube randomly. We encourage you to watch this exceptional interview with Tiger and Peter Santenello. We were particularly pleased by the mention, which was quite close to a direct shout-out. We look forward to reconnecting with Tiger next July! At the 55th Annual East Benton Fiddler's Contest, Convention.
Maine's oldest outdoor music festival.

08/02/2026

More photos from The East Benton Fiddler's!
Courtesy of Kevin Couture Photography.
Thanks again, everyone, for a perfect day!

08/01/2026

East Benton Fiddler's 2026.
Photo's courtesy of SE Photography - Maine

Photo collection by SE Photography | Maine

07/30/2026

Fiddler's has concluded! Our sincere gratitude to everyone who attended and contributed to making the day so special. Photos are courtesy of Douglas Morrione! We are proud to have upheld this tradition for 54 years! We look forward to seeing you for the 55th Annual East Benton Fiddler’s Convention!

07/28/2026

North County Band! Breakin' Strings! 54th Annual East Benton Fiddlers Convention!

07/27/2026

We want to thank everyone who came out to the 54th Annual East Benton Fiddlers Convention! You all made the day very, very special! Huge thank you to all the volunteers; we could not pull this off every year without you! To the bands The Bank Mules, East Benton Jug Band, North County Band, and Breakin' Strings! All of you put on an outstanding show! To Eric Lunt, thank you for keeping the music going; you did amazing! Our EMCEE, Deb Burdin, killed it, keeping things organized and on schedule! Sound Crew of RDI Productions, you were unbelievable and just what Fiddlers needed! Congratulations to all the contestants of the adult and kids Fiddlers contest; what an amazing job you all did! Kids- 1st place Bubba Dayan, 2nd Dixie Dayan, and 3rd Solomon Dayan! Adults- 1st place Elijah Dayan, 2nd Cody Mcmanus, 3rd Barry Crawford! To our judges Fred Pike, Juan Lavalle-rivera, and Pam Weeks thank you so much for your help, professionalism and contribution to the Fiddlers contest. Thank you The Spud Bus, Nate & Ollie's Rolled Ice Cream, and I'd wrap that on providing the crowd with everything they needed and mind blowing food! Shout out to Aaron from I'd wrap that, for filling in last minute! For blakes diner who had issues with their food truck. Lastly, Greg Boardman, thank you for showing up every last Sunday in July for 54 years! As well as anyone who has kept coming back year after year! We hope you all come out and carry on the tradition that Greg, Shirley, and Red started in 1972! See you at the 55th Annual East Benton Fiddler’s Convention?

We will leave you with this fantastic interview by Akua Devall, who came out from NEWS CENTER Maine! It's not easy getting Greg for an interview, but she did amazing! See you all July 25th, 2027! Thank you all for a perfect day!
The East Benton Fiddler's Contest, Convention & Bluegrass Festival.
🌲Maine's oldest outdoor music festival.🎻

07/26/2026

Today is the day! Join us at the 54th Annual East Benton Fiddlers Convention!
As Maine’s oldest outdoor music festival, it’s a full day of incredible live music, fierce fiddle competitions, and amazing local food trucks.
Here is what you need to know before you go
⏰ The Timing: Gates open at 11:00 AM, but arrive at 10:00 AM if you want to catch Greg Boardman's early morning workshop.
🎟️ The Cost: Entry is $15 per person, children 10 and under are free, and parking is 100% free.
🚗 The Location: 270 Richards Road, Benton, ME.🔥 The Lineup: Catch live sets from Breakin' Strings , North County Band , The Bank Mules , and the East Benton Jug Band.
🍦 The Food: Come hungry for Nate & Ollie's Rolled Ice Cream , The Spud Bus , and I'd wrap that 📝 The Rules: Feel free to bring blankets and coolers, but leave your pets and glass bottles at home.

07/23/2026

This Sunday! 54th Annual East Benton Fiddlers Convention! From the The Fiddler's archive: Channel 5 Interview with the one who started it all, Shirley Littlefield.