Kendra wins Galax!

• August 15, 2023
• Kendra Ward & Bob Bence

Kendra Ward took home top honors in the dulcimer competition held on August 9, 2023 during the prestigious Old Fiddlers Convention in Galax, VA. This marks the second year in a row that she has finished first in the contest! Watch Kendra's winning performance here.

Other players placing in the top ten are: Kimberly Dean (Roanoke, VA), Diane Parkerv( Galax, VA), Damian Muller (Richmond, VA), John Renwick (Charlotte, NC), Jimmy Watts (Virgilina, VA), Leslie Skinner (Prince George, VA), Tim Thorton (Shawsville, VA), Dick Lamb (Keezletown, VA), and Tim Owen (Cascade, VA)

The Old Fiddlers Convention is the oldest and largest event of its kind, with a history that goes all the back to 1935. Ruth Melton won the dulcimer competition at the inagural event.

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