Kansas State Fiddling & Picking Championships

Kansas State Fiddling & Picking Championships Top musicians convene in Lawrence on Every 4th Sunday in August to compete & perform, with concerts, jamming & more!

FidPick is a nonprofit dedicated to providing a platform for the preservation, participation and promotion of traditional acoustic music.

Another big congrats to this year’s champions, who each brought home one of these insanely cool, found object trophies! ...
08/29/2026

Another big congrats to this year’s champions, who each brought home one of these insanely cool, found object trophies! 🏆

Crafted by hand by artist Ben Hawkins, aka Whimsical Rubbish — Thank you Ben for lending your wildly artistic skill to FidPick 45!

A big ole THANK YOU to the volunteers who helped at FidPick 45! It couldn’t have happened without you, and it definitely...
08/27/2026

A big ole THANK YOU to the volunteers who helped at FidPick 45! It couldn’t have happened without you, and it definitely wouldn’t have gone so well.

To those who helped with the info and merch table, registration and tabulation, stage management and emceeing, sound, stage running, fundraising, and setup and breakdown, FidPick was a success thanks to YOU.

We’re sure we’re forgetting some folks, and we know there are those of you whose help was quiet or behind the scenes - but we appreciate all of you so very much.

YOUR 2026 CHAMPIONS:Miscellaneous Acoustic InstrumentsFirst Place: Bradley Mckellip, Dobro, Lawrence, KSSecond Place: Wi...
08/24/2026

YOUR 2026 CHAMPIONS:

Miscellaneous Acoustic Instruments
First Place: Bradley Mckellip, Dobro, Lawrence, KS
Second Place: Willi Carlisle, Harmonica, Kansas City, MO
Third Place: Dave Hooge, Harmonica, Lawrence, KS

Youth Fiddle
First Place: Maya Bledsoe, Kansas City, MO
Second Place: Phillip Saville, Shawnee, KS
Third Place: Polly Merrigan, Kansas City, MO

Open Fiddle
First Place: Josh Wills, Checotah, OK
Second Place: David Kaemmer, Shawnee, KS
Third Place: Isaiah Sibi, Lawrence, KS

Mandolin
First Place: Alex Hawf, Eureka Springs, AR
Second Place: Evan Ogborn, Wichita, KS
Third Place: David Hawkins, Wichita, KS

Banjo
First Place: Willi Carlisle, Kansas City, MO
Second Place: Devin Dechant, Kansas City, MO
Third Place: Marnie Orville, Lawrence, KS

Finger Style Guitar
First Place: Bradley Mckellip, Lawrence, KS
Second Place: Bud Jeans, Lawrence, KS

Flatpick Guitar
First Place: Nathaniel Grief, Park City, KS
Second Place: Alex Hawf, Eureka Springs, AR
Third Place: Chad Brothers, Kansas City, KS

Youth Award
N/A

Band Contest
First Place: Tequa Bluegrass Band
Second Place: Catgut

THANK YOU to all who competed this year!

Sunday is the day! Swipe to see this year’s String Band contestants - Round One begins at approx 1pm, the Finals will fo...
08/22/2026

Sunday is the day! Swipe to see this year’s String Band contestants - Round One begins at approx 1pm, the Finals will follow at 3pm, and then our Featured Artist, Dom Flemons, takes the stage!

A sincere thank-you to this year’s stage sponsors for their support in keeping FidPick fantastic and free.

Beautiful Music Violin Shop
Kizer Cummings Custom Jewelers
David J. Brown
Landmark National Bank
Replay Lounge
Wildman Web Solutions | Digital Agency

Here we go! 🪕🎶🎻 Tonight’s schedule:5pm: Gates6pm: The Twangles7pm: MAW8pm: Unfit WivesCold drinks and hot pickin’ all ev...
08/22/2026

Here we go! 🪕🎶🎻

Tonight’s schedule:
5pm: Gates
6pm: The Twangles
7pm: MAW
8pm: Unfit Wives

Cold drinks and hot pickin’ all evening long!

FidPick weekend is HERE! Kick it off in true fashion at the Lawrence Barn Dance Contra Dance and Potluck. Whether you’re...
08/21/2026

FidPick weekend is HERE! Kick it off in true fashion at the Lawrence Barn Dance Contra Dance and Potluck.

Whether you’re experienced or still unsure what a Contra Dance is, this free event is perfect for all skill levels and group sizes.

Thank you to the Doug Dubois Harmony Fund for supporting this partner event.

Save this post as your digital event program — but be sure to swing by our Info Booth (just East of the gazebo) for your...
08/21/2026

Save this post as your digital event program — but be sure to swing by our Info Booth (just East of the gazebo) for your paper copy for more important day-of content!

Thanks so much to all our stellar food and art vendors this year, there is truly something for everyone.
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Every successful project or event starts with a solid foundation, whether it’s FidPick or the literal foundation of your...
08/20/2026

Every successful project or event starts with a solid foundation, whether it’s FidPick or the literal foundation of your home!

Thank you SpyderArt Constructors for providing both — make sure you stop by their table this Sunday to talk about your next concrete project, and tell them THANK YOU!

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