The 2026 Deer Creek Fiddlers' Convention takes place at the Carroll County Farm Museum (500 S. Center Street, Westminster, MD 21157) on Saturday, May 30, from 9 am-8 pm.
The Deer Creek Fiddlers' Convention has showcased rising musicians in acoustic roots music and has provided a place for musicians and music lovers to gather since 1972, including craft & food vendors and shade-tree picking.
This year marks the 55th Deer Creek Fiddlers' Convention, and the organizers are introducing the Claude Martin Memorial Fiddle Award, to be presented annually at the Deer Creek Fiddlers' Convention.
This year's performances will feature The Black-Eyed Suzies and The Livebox, with a demonstration by the Carroll County Cloggers (time to be announced).
What to Expect:
The convention features bluegrass, old-time & Celtic music competitions for band & individual musicians, plus a songwriting competition and a Southern Appalachian clogging competition. On-site registration runs from 9-10 AM on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
All attendees (both contestants and non-contestants) are required to pay admission to the Fiddlers Convention. Admission is $20-$25. Free parking is available.
Admission Price Details:
All Contestants: $20
Non-Contestants age 13+: $25
Non-Contestant Children 12 and under: FREE
Non-Contestant Public School Teachers and their families: FREE
Non-Contestant U.S. Military Veterans, Active-Duty Service Members and their families: FREE
Non-Contestant McDaniiel College Staff with ID: FREE
For more details and registration, visit https://www.commongroundonthehill.org/festival/deer-creek-fiddlers-convention