2009 Contest Results 

Novice 1. Madison Montgomery, Cody 2. Michelle England, Casper

Small Fry 1. Jillian Easum, Cody 2. Emma Mayer, Jackson 3. Rachel Merchant, Casper

Junior-Junior 1. Ana Merchant, Casper 2. Jenae Pope, Casper 3. Rebecca Hamilton, Jackson 4. Conall Keegan, Cody 5. Tanner Wells, Deaver 6. Jocelyn Engen, Casper 7. Clayton Atkinson, Casper

Junior 1. Anastasia Beeson, Casper 2. Tally Wells, Deaver

Adult 1. Billy Browning, Powell 2. Vickie Roseberry, Mammoth 3. Steve Martin, Powell

Senior 1. Lynn Knapp, Cody 2. Dick Lefevre, Lander 3. Ann Robinson, Casper

State 1. Casey Whiteman, Casper 2. Kelly Wells, Deaver 3. Dave Brinkman, Laramie 4. Bridget Seidel, Cody

No Holds Barred 1. Cody Stadelmaier, Ft. Collins, CO 2. Anastasia Beeson, Casper 3. Tally Wells, Deaver 4. Brad Solon, Rapid City, SD 5. Bridget Seidel, Cody 6. (tie) Rachel Merchant, Casper, Ana Merchant, Casper

Twin Fiddling 1. Tally & Kelly Wells, Deaver 2. Dave Brinkman, Laramie & Lynn Knapp, Cody 3. Ana & Rachel Merchant, Casper 4. Billy Browning, Powell & Jack Crowley, Missoula, MT 5. Steve Martin, Powell & Tanner Wells, Deaver

Favorite Accompanist--Dick Enders

2008 Contest Results 

2008 WYOMING STATE CONTEST RESULTS

Small Fry
1. Rachel Merchant - Casper
2. Braenn Smith - Meeteetse
Junior-Junior
1. Harrison Schumann - Cody
2. Ana Merchant - Casper
3. Janae Pope - Casper
4. Jocelyn Engen - Casper
5. Clayton Atkinson - Casper
6. Tanner Wells - Deaver
Junior
1. Sara Rodeck - Jackson
2. Tally Wells - Deaver
3. Bridget Seidel - Cody
4. Anastasia Beeson - Casper
5. Zack Anderson - Thermopolis
Adult
1. Robin Mischke - Thermopolis
2. Mark Smith - Meeteetse
3. Karen Peden - Riverton
4. Steve Martin - Powell
5. Vickie Roseberry - Mammoth
Senior
1. Sandra Larimore - Casper
2. Leonard Zierlein - Burlington
3. Ann Robinson - Casper
4. Dick Hornbuckle - Glenrock
5. Dick Lefevre - Lander
6. Loyd Quinby - Rawlins
State Division
1. Tyler Enders - Casper
2. Casey Whiteman - Casper
3. Kelly Wells - Deaver
4. Phil Kramer - Cheyenne
Twin Fiddle
1. Tyler Enders/Anastasia Beeson -Casper
2. Tally Wells/Kelly Wells - Deaver
3. Leonard Zierlein/Robin Mischke – Burlington/Thermopolis
4. Casey Whiteman/Janae Pope - Casper
5. Jack Crowley/Kelly Wells – Missoula, MT/Deaver
No Holds Barred
1. Cody Stadelmaier – Fort Collins, CO
2. Sara Rodeck - Jackson
3. Tyler Enders - Casper
4. Tally Wells - Deaver
5. Casey Whiteman/Anastasia Beeson - Casper
6. The Merchant Family - Casper
7. Bridget Seidel - Cody
8. Harrison Schumann - Cody
9. Nina Karusto – Finland/Laramie
Novice
1. Angela Beeson - Casper
2. Averi Reynolds – Casper
3. Timi Reynolds – Casper

Favorite Accompanist
Dick Enders – Casper

State Contest Rules 

GENERAL CONTEST RULES

1. The deadline for pre-registration is the Friday preceding the contest weekend. Any contestant whose registration is not received by that date will be assessed a late fee of $10.

2. All commercial recording rights are reserved and shall become the property of Hot Springs Greater Learning Foundation and Wyoming Fiddlers Association. By registering for the contest, the contestant waives commercial recording rights.

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2006 State Contest Results 

2006 State Championship 1. Tyler Enders, Casper 2. Robert Nickerson, Casper 3. Kelly Wells, Deaver 4. Dave Brinkman, Laramie

Senior 1. Leonard Zierlein - Burlington 2. Lynn Knapp - Cody 3. Dick Hornbuckle - Glenrock 4. Lloyd Quenby - Rawlins 5. Margie Johnson - Worland

Adult 1. Kathy Kirlin, Casper 2. Jessica Bates, Riverton

Novice 1. Steve Martin - Powell 2. Vickie Roseberry - Mammoth 3. Rachel Mockensturm - Casper

Junior 1. David Hohl - Pinedale 2. Lucinda Harris - Evansville 3. Anika Greenhalgh - Riverton

Jr. Jr. 1. Anastasia Beeson - Casper 2. Chelsia Carey - Gillette 3. Tally Wells - Deaver

Little Tyke 1. Ana Merchant - Casper 2. Macy Shay Bates - Riverton 3. Jenae Pope - Casper

No Holds Barred 1. Kelly Wells - Deaver 2. Vince Fox - Marren, MT 3. Tally Wells - Deaver

Twin Fiddling 1. Dave Brinkman, Laramie and Kelly Wells, Deaver 2. Tally Wells, Deaver and Kelly Wells, Deaver 3. Jack Crowley, Missoula, MT and Tyler Enders, Casper

2007 State Contest Results 

State Championship
  1. Tyler Enders, Casper
  2. Susan Peel, Laramie
  3. Kelly Wells, Deaver
  4. Casey Whiteman, Casper
  5. Dave Brinkman, Laramie
  6. Sarah Ferguson, Laramie
  7. David Hohl, Pinedale

Favorite Accompanist

  • Warrie Means, Laramie   ... more
  • Minutes from Annual Meetings 

    Wyoming Old Time Fiddle Association
    Annual Meeting Minutes
    May 29, 2010

    President Dick Enders called the meeting to order.  ... more

    2005 State Contest Results 

    State Championship

    1. Jackie Loveless, Riverton 2. Angie Schneider, Casper 3. Kelly Wells, Deaver 4. Dave Brinkman, Laramie

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    District Fiddle News 

    The WOTFA has local District groups that are active. This section will have news, jams, and performances submitted by the districts 2 and 4.

    District 2 (see schedule below) The WOTFA-Dist #2 would like to announe that each year we offer a $500 scholarhip to a Wyoming college bound senior or adult.   ... more

    2004 Wyoming State Contest Results 

    State Championship 1. Jackie Loveless, Riverton 2. Tyler Enders, Casper 3. Angie Schneider, Casper 4. Kelly Wells, Deaver 5. Dave Brinkman, Laramie   ... more

    Contests and Festivals 

    This list is for general information purposes. Dates listed are based on past years. Contact the event director in advance for the most up to date information.

    January-May

    • Eastern Arizona Fiddle Contest, Safford, AZ. Contact Beth Cox (formerly of Farson, WY) at (505)548-2389 bethcox5@hotmail.com
    • Midwinter Bluegrass in Denver. President's Day Weekend
    • High Plains in Douglas. April or May. Contact Douglas Chamber of Commerce
    • Wyoming State Fiddle Contest in Thermopolis. Usually Memorial Day Weekend
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