2026 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
101st Anniversary of the Mountain City Fiddlers’ Convention
**Presented by The Kody Norris Show**
Friday, October 2 & Saturday, October 3, 2026
Heritage Hall Theatre – 211 North Church Street
Mountain City, Tennessee
**FREE Admission**
**Bring Your Own Chair**
**Food Trucks & MCFC2026 Merch Available**
**Rain or Shine**
CONVENTION COMPETITION:
$15 per person, per category. Cash, debit & credit cards accepted.
Download Rules Here
NOTE: Due to the nature of the event, the schedule will be free-flowing with no exact times for each competition category. The schedule is subject to change.
Friday, October 2, 2026
LIVE PERFORMANCES AT HERITAGE HALL THEATRE - DETAILS COMING SOON!
Saturday, October 3, 2026
SCHEDULE TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!
COMPETITION CATEGORIES & PRIZES
This year, competitors will have the opportunity to compete for more cash and prizes. From individual instrument categories to the prestigious Fiddle Off, talented musicians from across the region will compete for top honors and a share of one of the Southeast's most exciting prize packages. Stay tuned as we announce this year's featured prizes and special awards!
Registration for the 2026 competition will open in person at 8:00 AM on Saturday at the Heritage Hall Theatre. The day begins with the Youth Competition at 10:00 AM and competitors are expected to be in place, warmed up and ready to go at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the category.
Youth Competition is open to competitors age 16 and under. However, competitors who are 16 years of age who wish to compete in the adult category. If they register for the adult category, they cannot compete in any youth category. Both Youth and Adults may compete in the Folk Song.