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WALNUT VALLEY CHAMPIONS and PRIZES WON 1972 thru PRESENT
Includes ALL championships hosted by WVA including the National Old Time Banjo Championship and the National Tut Taylor Dobro Championship
WINNER FROM YEAR PLACED PRIZE INSTRUMENT (LAST NAME, FIRST NAME)
Flat Pick Abrams, Bob Missouri 1973 3rd n/a Finger Style Adkins, Shane Alabama 2005 1st Larrivee LV-10 Finger Style Alder, Don Vancouver, BC, Canada 2007 1st Larrivee LV-10 Finger Style Alder, Don Vancouver, BC, Canada 2006 2nd Triggs Flattop Guitar Finger Style Alexander, Charles David Washington 1992 1st Gallagher Ragtime Special B. Banjo Alexander, Randy Missouri 1974 2nd n/a Finger Style Allen, Lance Smyrna, TN 2015 3rd Taylor 914ce B. Banjo Allen, Michael Kansas 1986 1st Deering Golden Era B. Banjo Allen, Michael Kansas 1985 3rd Ome Monarch Deluxe B. Banjo Allen, Michael Iowa 1984 3rd Ome Monarch Deluxe H.Dulcimer Alley, Karen Boulder, CO 2014 1st Russell Cook 16/16CXR H.Dulcimer Alley, Karen State College, PA 2011 2nd Huddleson UL400C fiddle Amaral, Kitty Elk Creek, VA 2016 3rd Heinrich Gill "Monza" fiddle Andal, Tyler Nashville, TN 2017 1st Maciej Lacek Master Fiddle fiddle Andal, Tyler Nashville, TN 2016 2nd X7 Heinrich Gill Mtn.Dulcimer Anderson, Andy Missouri 1994 2nd McSpadden GCC Special Mtn.Dulcimer Anderson, Andy Missouri 1993 2nd McSpadden GCC Special B. Banjo Anderson, Brian California 2005 1st Deering Saratoga Star Mandolin Anderson, Don Indiana 1980 2nd WVA Cash Finger Style Anderson, Muriel Illinois 1989 1st Larrivee LV-10 B. Banjo Anderton, Carl Missouri 1993 3rd Deering Deluxe H.Dulcimer Ang, Marvel Massachusetts 2005 2nd Huddleson UL400C Mandolin Aonzo, Carlo Italy 1997 1st Gibson F5-G Flat Pick Arcara, Matthew Massachusetts 2006 1st Collings Winfield Model Flat Pick Arcara, Matthew Oregon 2004 2nd Martin HD-28VR B. Banjo Arita, Yoshihiro Massachusetts 1985 1st Imperial Special autoharp Armstrong, Karla Pennsylvania 2000 2nd O.Schmidt OS120CN21 Finger Style Arnold, Jerome Tennessee 1995 3rd Bourgeous Jumbo OM Cutaway Finger Style Austen, Seth Virginia 1981 2nd Mossman Winter Wheat Special Mandolin Austen, Seth Virginia 1981 3rd WVA Cash Mtn.Dulcimer Austen, Seth Virginia 1981 3rd McSpadden M12W Finger Style Avakian, Helen Fitchburg, WI 2014 1st Taylor 814ce Finger Style Avakian, Helen Fitchburg, WI 2014 1st Taylor 814ce
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WALNUT VALLEY CHAMPIONS and PRIZES WON 1972 thru PRESENT
Includes ALL championships hosted by WVA including the National Old Time Banjo Championship and the National Tut Taylor Dobro Championship
WINNER FROM YEAR PLACED PRIZE INSTRUMENT (LAST NAME, FIRST NAME)
fiddle Baggott, Edward Tulsa, OK 1981 2nd $175 Cash B. Banjo Bailey, Dennis Colorado 1981 2nd Ome Juggernaut I Mandolin Bailey, Josh Victoria, TX 2009 2nd Larrivee F-33 Custom Mandolin Bailey, Josh Victoria, TX 2008 2nd Weber Custom "F" Mandolin Baldassari, Butch Nevada 1987 2nd n/a B. Banjo Bales, Jason Tennessee 2005 2nd Ome Megatone B. Banjo Bales, Jason Tennessee 2004 3rd Deering Deluxe Finger Style Barger, John Kansas 1979 3rd cash H.Dulcimer Barker, Benjamin Wilkesboro, NC 2018 2nd Cloud Nine, 18/17/9 H.Dulcimer Barnes, Randy Colorado 1991 3rd Round XRD 3 H.Dulcimer Barnes, Randy Colorado 1990 3rd Round 12-11 Chromatic H.Dulcimer Barnes, Randy Colorado 1986 2nd Round XRD autoharp Barr, Tina Louise Modesto, CA 2012 3rd O. Schmidt OS45CE autoharp Barr, Tina Louise Modesto, CA 2011 3rd O. Schmidt OS45CE autoharp Barr, Tina Louise Modesto, CA 2008 2nd Evoharp 21W autoharp Barr, Tina Louise California 2007 2nd Evoharp autoharp Barr, Tina Louise California 1998 3rd O.Schmidt OS120CN21 autoharp Barr, Tina Louise Modesto, CA 1996 2nd Fladmark Gospel Model autoharp Barr, Tina Louise Modesto, CA 1993 2nd O.Schmidt Proffesional Series fiddle Barrett, Dick Pottsboro, TX 1976 1st Adrian Parks Bluegrass Fiddle Finger Style Bartley, Geoff Massachusetts 1987 2nd Greven F-Herringbone Deluxe Finger Style Bartley, Geoff Massachusetts 1986 2nd Preston Thompson Ochestra Model Finger Style Bartley, Geoff Massachusetts 1985 2nd Gallagher Ragtime Special Finger Style Bartley, Geoff Massachusetts 1984 2nd Martin HD-28 Custom Mandolin Batan, Ethan Spencer, IN 2018 3rd Eastman MD615 H.Dulcimer Bealsey, Colin Mobile, AL 2018 1st R Cook CBWXR7 H.Dulcimer Beasley, Colin Mobile, AL 2017 3rd Huddleson UL400C H.Dulcimer Beasley, Colin Mobile, AL 2016 2nd Cloud Nine 17/16/8 H.Dulcimer Becker, Greg Missouri 1978 2nd Mason, Phil H.Dulcimer Becker, Kim Missouri 1978 3rd Here, Inc. Flat Pick Bell, Gary Texas 1987 2nd Taylor Dan Crary Sign. B. Banjo Bennett, David Arkansas 1979 3rd n/a Flat Pick Bennett, Stephen Virginia 1987 1st Pimentel 6M Custom Finger Style Bennett, Stephen Virginia 1985 3rd Martin J-40 Jumbo Flat Pick Bennett, Stephen Virginia 1983 2nd Mossman Winter Wheat Spec. Flat Pick Bentley, Brandon West Virginia 2004 3rd Taylor W-10CE B. Banjo Bentley, Rick Oklahoma 1980 1st Imperial Style I H.Dulcimer Berch, Doug Ohio 1983 1st Round XRD Special Mtn.Dulcimer Berch, Doug Ohio 1983 1st McSpadden M12KK Mandolin Bertoldie, Justin Missouri 1992 2nd n/a Mandolin Bertoldie, Justin Missouri 1991 2nd n/a Flat Pick Biggs, Chris Kansas 1980 3rd Hoffman Series III Spec. Flat Pick Biggs, Chris Kansas 1979 3rd Mossman Winter Wheat Spec. Flat Pick Biggs, Chris Kansas 1978 3rd Mossman Winter Wheat Spec. Mtn.Dulcimer Biggs, Mark Missouri 1984 1st McSpadden M12KS Mtn.Dulcimer Biggs, Mark Galena, MO 1983 3rd McSpadden T34W Finger Style Bliss, Dan Merriam, KS 2016 2nd Larrivee LV-10E Deluxe
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WALNUT VALLEY CHAMPIONS and PRIZES WON 1972 thru PRESENT
Includes ALL championships hosted by WVA including the National Old Time Banjo Championship and the National Tut Taylor Dobro Championship
WINNER FROM YEAR PLACED PRIZE INSTRUMENT (LAST NAME, FIRST NAME)
Finger Style Bliss, Dan Merriam, KS 2007 3rd Gallagher GA-70 Finger Style Bliss, Dan Merriam, KS 2005 2nd Gallagher GA-70 Flat Pick Block, Ron California 1985 2nd Anderson, Steve Dreadnaught Special B. Banjo Block, Steven California 1978 2nd Iida model 240 Mandolin Bocina, Aco Italy 1999 2nd Summit F-100-S autoharp Boesel, Jewel Des Moines, IA 1983 1st O.Schmidt OS100D Flat Pick Borcherding, John Tennessee 1982 3rd Hoffman Special H.Dulcimer Borcherding, Linda Missouri 1979 3rd Darby, David H.D. H.Dulcimer Bowers, Dennis Westlake, OH 2014 2nd Huddleson UL400C Finger Style Bowlin, Robert Arkansas 1979 1st Mossman Timbercreek Model Flat Pick Bowlin, Robert Kansas 1978 2nd Gallagher G72 Special Finger Style Bowman, Travis Alexander, AR 2018 1st Bourgeois OMC Soloist Finger Style Bowman, Travis Alexander, AR 2017 2nd Bourgeois OMC Soloist Mtn.Dulcimer Brereton, Rob Connicticut 1992 3rd McSpadden Standard fiddle Bringe, Lida Arlington Heights, IL 1992 3rd n/a autoharp Britell, Cathy Mercer Island, WA 2005 1st D'iagle Harp autoharp Britell, Cathy Washington 2003 2nd D'aigle - Denali autoharp Britell, Cathy Washington 2002 2nd Oscar Schmidt OS120CN21 Mtn.Dulcimer Brockington, Linda Arkansas 2001 1st McSpadden Koa 4FHKK Mtn.Dulcimer Brockington, Linda Arkansas 2000 3rd McSpadden Standard Finger Style Brooks, Ronald Florida 1990 2nd Gallagher 72 Special Finger Style Brooks, Ronald Florida 1989 2nd Pederson El Coyote Cutaway Finger Style Brooks, Ronald Florida 1988 2nd Taylor Deluxe Rosewood Concert fiddle Brown, Ashley Surfside Beach, TX 1996 2nd $175 Mtn.Dulcimer Brown, Freddy Scottsville, KY 2015 2nd McSpadden 6FHWSB Baritone B. Banjo Brown, Paul Chillicothe, OH 2011 3rd Deering Sierra Maple fiddle Brown, Paul T. Chillicothe, OH 1991 3rd n/a Finger Style Brown, Rolly Maryland 1980 1st Martin HD-28 Custom H.Dulcimer Bryan, Carol Missouri 2000 3rd Huddleson UL300C autoharp Bryant, Bill California 1990 1st Orthey Mary Lou Sig.Model OT Banjo Bryant, David Memphis, TN 1979 1st Imperial Style II Mtn.Dulcimer Bryant, Larkin Tennessee 1979 2nd Darby Special B. Banjo Bub, Mike Arizona 1988 2nd Deering John Hartford Granadillo B. Banjo Bub, Mike Arizona 1987 3rd Deering Custom Maple Blossom Finger Style Buckey, Jay Nevada 1999 3rd Gibson J-60 Mandolin Bullock, Robin Maryland 1994 3rd n/a H.Dulcimer Burns, Christi New Jersey 2003 2nd R L Tack 15-15 Mandolin Burton, Solly Sullivan, IN 2018 1st Pava F5 Pro by Ellis Mandolins Mandolin Burton, Solly Sullivan, IN 2017 2nd Collings MF5 Custom Mandolin Burton, Solly Sullivan IN 2011 1st Collins MF Custom Mandolin Burton, Solly Sullivan, IN 2007 1st Weber Custom Elite "F" B. Banjo Bush, Steve Missouri 1991 2nd Ome Silver Monarch
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WALNUT VALLEY CHAMPIONS and PRIZES WON 1972 thru PRESENT
Includes ALL championships hosted by WVA including the National Old Time Banjo Championship and the National Tut Taylor Dobro Championship
WINNER FROM YEAR PLACED PRIZE INSTRUMENT (LAST NAME, FIRST NAME)
Finger Style Campbell, Royce Oklahoma 1979 2nd cash fiddle Carnes, Ed Plano, TX 1993 1st Sam Ray Compton, Jr fiddle Carnes, Ed Dallas, TX 1992 2nd n/a fiddle Carnes, Ed Leitchfield, KY 1991 2nd n/a fiddle Carnes, Ed Leitchfield, KY 1990 2nd n/a H.Dulcimer Carol, Bonnie Colorado 1990 1st MasterWorks R Cook Edition H.Dulcimer Carol, Bonnie Colorado 1982 2nd Round WVA Special Mtn.Dulcimer Carol, Bonnie Colorado 1982 2nd McSpadden Special Mtn.Dulcimer Carol, Bonnie Colorado 1978 2nd Young, Keith Dulcimers Mtn.Dulcimer Carol, Bonnie Colorado 1977 3rd Blair, Mark Dulcimers fiddle Carpenter, Fred Levinston, ME 1979 2nd n/a Mtn.Dulcimer Carpenter, Sue Texas 2005 1st McSpadden Koa 4FHKK Mtn.Dulcimer Carpenter, Sue Texas 2003 2nd McSpadden 6FHCRB B. Banjo Carter, Rodney Alabama 2001 3rd Deering Deluxe autoharp Cerrigione, Heidi Connecticutt 2006 2nd Evoharp Finger Style Chapdelaine, Michael New Mexico 1998 1st Taylor 914C autoharp Choi, Ray Garden Grove, CA 2011 1st D'Aigle Cascade SP 21-chord autoharp Choi, Ray Garden Grove, CA 2010 3rd O.Schmidt OS11021FHS Finger Style Chung-Lin, Chang Taipei City, Taiwan 2016 3rd Taylor 524ce Mandolin Clark, Bob Oklahoma 1979 1st Unicorn WV Special fiddle Clarridge, Tashina Mt. Shasta, CA 2017 2nd Maciej Lacek Workshop Fiddle fiddle Clarridge, Tashina Redding, CA 2003 1st Constantin Sereny fiddle Clarridge, Tristan Kensington, CA 2015 1st Guarneri "Ole Bull" by A. Sweitlinski fiddle Clarridge, Tristan Redding, CA 2004 1st Constantin Sereny fiddle Cobb, Matt Madison, WI 2000 1st Sam Ray Compton, Jr fiddle Cobb, Matt Madison, WI 1999 2nd $175 Flatpick Cockman, Ben Sherrills Ford, NC 2014 1st Collings Winfield Model B. Banjo Cockman, William Sherrills Ford, NC 2013 1st OME Southern Cross HG50 B. Banjo Cockman, William Sherrills Ford, NC 2012 3rd Deering Eagle II fiddle Coe, David Norman, OK 1974 3rd n/a Mtn.Dulcimer Coe, Richard Oklahoma 1977 2nd Young, Keith Dulcimers Mtn.Dulcimer Coe, Richard Oklahoma 1976 2nd Criple Creek fiddle Colle, Josiah Batesville, AR 2018 2nd Mark Wilcox #34 Fiddle + case & Bow Mtn.Dulcimer Collins, Joe Shelby, NC 2007 1st McSpadden Koa 4FHKK Mtn.Dulcimer Collins, Joe Shelby, NC 2006 3rd McSpadden 4FGCS Mtn.Dulcimer Collins, Joe Shelby, NC 2004 3rd McSpadden 4FGCS Mtn.Dulcimer Collins, Joe Shelby, NC 2003 3rd McSpadden 4FGCS Mtn.Dulcimer Conger, Larry Tennessee 1998 1st McSpadden FM12KR Custom Mtn.Dulcimer Conger, Larry Tennessee 1996 2nd McSpadden Special Flat Pick Cook, Gary Colorado 2006 3rd Taylor GS8 Flat Pick Cook, Gary Colorado 1996 1st Collings D2H Mandolin Cook, Gary Colorado 1993 2nd Summit A-200-S Flat Pick Cook, Gary Colorado 1989 1st Martin M2C-28 Spec. Dbl Cut-A-Way H.Dulcimer Cook, Russell Bennington, TX 1981 1st Prinz, Harvey Special Edition Flat Pick Corbin, Mitch Louisiana 1982 1st Gallagher G70 Mandolin Corbin, Mitch Louisiana 1982 1st Washburn "F"
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WALNUT VALLEY CHAMPIONS and PRIZES WON 1972 thru PRESENT
Includes ALL championships hosted by WVA including the National Old Time Banjo Championship and the National Tut Taylor Dobro Championship
WINNER FROM YEAR PLACED PRIZE INSTRUMENT (LAST NAME, FIRST NAME)
Flat Pick Cosgrove, Mark Pennsylvania 1995 1st Collings D2H Flat Pick Cosgrove, Mark Pennsylvania 1994 2nd Santa Cruz Tony Rice Model fiddle Cotton, Joe PawPaw, WV 1978 2nd $175 Cash H.Dulcimer Coyer, Alison Earlville, IL 2009 3rd Huddleson UL400C Finger Style Crossland, Jalan Wyoming 1997 2nd Taylor 814-C Finger Style Cruz, Edgar Oklahoma 1991 2nd Larrivee L-10 Finger Style Cruz, Mark Austin, TX 2013 1st Larrivee LV-10e Deluxe Finger Style Cruz, Mark Anthony Texas 2001 2nd Taylor W-14c Finger Style Cruz, Mark Anthony Oklahoma 1993 2nd Gallagher Ragtime Special B. Banjo Cunningham, Clayton Oklahoma 2004 2nd Ome Megatone Mtn.Dulcimer Curley, Jim Olathe, KS 1997 3rd McSpadden Standard Mtn.Dulcimer Curley, Jim Olathe, KS 1996 3rd McSpadden Standard autoharp Currie, Fredona Heber Springs, AR 2009 3rd O Schmidt Ozark OS11021 autoharp Currie, Fredona Heber Springs, AR 1988 3rd O.Schmidt Wildwood Flower Flatpick Curry, Roy Chattanooga, TN 2018 3rd Gallagher Doc Watson Model Flatpick Curry, Roy Chattanooga, TN 2012 1st Collings Winfield Model Flatpick Curry, Roy Chattanooga, TN 2011 2nd Collings Winfield Model Flat Pick Curry, Roy Chattanooga, TN 2007 3rd Taylor GS Flat Pick Curry, Roy Chattanooga, TN 2005 3rd Taylor W-10CE Flat Pick Curry, Roy Chattanooga, TN 1999 2nd Collings D2H Flat Pick Curry, Roy Chattanooga, TN 1991 1st Martin Special Edition Flat Pick Curry, Roy Chattanooga, TN 1980 1st Gallagher G72 Special fiddle Cutts, Adam Houston, TX 1988 3rd n/a Mandolin Cutts, Shannon Texas 1988 2nd n/a Mandolin Cutts, Shannon Texas 1987 3rd n/a
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WALNUT VALLEY CHAMPIONS and PRIZES WON 1972 thru PRESENT
Includes ALL championships hosted by WVA including the National Old Time Banjo Championship and the National Tut Taylor Dobro Championship
WINNER FROM YEAR PLACED PRIZE INSTRUMENT (LAST NAME, FIRST NAME)
Mtn.Dulcimer Damper, Cassandra Houston, TX 2016 2nd McSpadden 6FHWRE Baritone autoharp Daniels, Karen Overland Park, KS 1997 1st Orthey Patsy Stoneman model Mandolin Danzig, Peter Salt Lake City, UT 2011 2nd Weber "F" Black Ice Model Flat Pick Davis, Brandon Independence, VA 2009 2nd Martin D-28 Custom Flat Pick Davis, Brandon Independence, VA 2008 3rd Taylor GC8 B. Banjo Davis, Gary "Biscuit" Tennessee 2012 1st Ome Southern Cross HG50 B. Banjo Davis, Gary "Biscuit" Tennessee 1996 1st Deering Golden Era B. Banjo Davis, Gary "Biscuit" Tennessee 1988 1st Ome Juggernaut I B. Banjo Davis, Gary "Biscuit" Tennessee 1986 2nd Ome Columbine B. Banjo Davis, Gary "Biscuit" Tennessee 1979 1st Iida BF550 Deluxe Frailing B. Banjo Davis, Matthew Murfreesboro, TN 2016 1st Ome Oracle Bluegrass Banjo B. Banjo Davis, Matthew Murfreesboro, TN 2015 3rd Deering Eagle II B. Banjo Davis, Matthew Murfreesboro, TN 2014 2nd Deering Calico fiddle Davis, Olivia Belle Plaine, KS 2004 3rd Leon Rus B. Banjo Dennis, Jody Oklahoma 1990 2nd Deering Golden Era fiddle Dennis, Levi Tulsa, OK 1993 2nd n/a fiddle DePue, Alex Murfreesboro, TN 2005 1st Guerneri Kochanski 1741 Model fiddle DePue, Alex Britton, MT 1999 1st Sam Ray Compton, Jr autoharp Dibds, Ashley Colorado 2004 2nd Orthey -Patsey Stoneman Model fiddle Dick, Bethany Bozeman, MT 2001 1st Sam Ray Compton, Jr H. Dulcimer Dickerson, Matthew New Lebonon, OH 2012 1st MasterWorks R Cook Edition Finger Style Dobson, Ewan Richmond Hill, Ontario Canada 2009 3rd Triggs Flattop Guitar Finger Style Donohue, Pat Colorado 1983 1st Ervin Somogyi Special Cutaway Finger Style Donohue, Pat Colorado 1982 2nd Martin Mc-28 Cutaway Mandolin Doucette, Holten Waller, TX 2017 3rd Clark F5 Mandolin Doucette, Holten Waller, TX 2016 2nd Collings MF5 Custom B. Banjo Doucette, Hudsen Waller, TX 2018 1st OME Megatone Banjo Mtn.Dulcimer Dowell, Jonathan Los Alamos, NM 2014 3rd McSpadden 4FGCR 3/4 size Mtn.Dulcimer Dowell, Jonathan Los Alamos, MN 2013 3rd McSpadden 4FGCR Mtn.Dulcimer Dowell, Jonathan Los Alamos, MN 2009 2nd McSpadden Koa 4FHKK B. Banjo Dowling, John England 2002 1st Deering Gold Plated Calico H.Dulcimer Dubbert, Carey California 1992 1st MasterWorks R Cook Edition H.Dulcimer Dubbert, Carey California 1989 3rd Round JRD Chromatic autoharp Dubois, Doug Lawrence, KS 1983 3rd O.Schmidt Centurian 21 chord Finger Style Dufour, Antoine Quebec, Canada 2006 3rd Gallagher GA-70 H.Dulcimer Duggan, Dan New York 1985 1st Prinz, Harvey Concert Model Flat Pick Duggin, Fred Tennessee 1993 3rd Taylor Dan Crary Sign. Flat Pick Duggin, Fred Tennessee 1984 3rd Anderson, Steve Dreadnaught Spec. fiddle Duncan, Jake Jenks, OK 2006 1st Franz Sandner Jubilee Mandolin Dunson, Simon Durham, NC 2018 2nd Collings MF5 Custom fiddle Dye, Kian Portland, OR 2013 3rd Akos Balazs fiddle Dysart, Eric Disney, OK 2009 3rd Taylor Shop of Romania fiddle Dysart, Eric Disney, OK 2005 3rd Franz Sandner Jubilee
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WALNUT VALLEY CHAMPIONS and PRIZES WON 1972 thru PRESENT
Includes ALL championships hosted by WVA including the National Old Time Banjo Championship and the National Tut Taylor Dobro Championship
WINNER FROM YEAR PLACED PRIZE INSTRUMENT (LAST NAME, FIRST NAME)
autoharp Earles, Margie Mountain View, AR 1987 2nd O.Schmidt Centurion Mandolin Eicher, Isaac Nashville, TN 2017 1st Ellis F5 Special Mandolin Eicher, Isaac Sand Springs, OK 2010 2nd Larrivee F-33 Custom Mandolin Eicher, Isaac Oklahoma 2006 1st Weber Yellowstone "F" Mtn.Dulcimer Ellis, Bradley Grover, NC 2011 1st McSpadden 4FHKK Mtn.Dulcimer Ellis, Bradley Grover, NC 2010 2nd McSpadden 6FHCRB Flat Pick English, Greg Tennessee 1997 3rd Santa Cruz Tony Rice Model B. Banjo Ericsson, Jason Natrona Heights, PA 2007 2nd Deering Gold Plated Calico fiddle Erwin, Martha Dallas, TX 1987 2nd n/a fiddle Erwin, Martie Dallas, TX 1989 3rd n/a Mtn.Dulcimer Eulberg, Steve Ft. Collins, CO 2006 2nd McSpadden 6FHCRB Mtn.Dulcimer Eulberg, Steve Ft. Collins, CO 2004 2nd McSpadden 6FHCRB Mtn.Dulcimer Eulberg, Steve Ft. Collins, CO 2002 3rd Mcspadden Ginger Model Mtn.Dulcimer Eulberg, Steve Ft. Collins, CO 2001 3rd Mcspadden Ginger Model Mtn.Dulcimer Eulberg, Steve Ft. Collins, CO 1998 2nd McSpadden GCC Special Finger Style Evans, Bob Canada 2003 1st Larrivee LV-10 Finger Style Evans, Bob Canada 2002 3rd Taylor W-14ce Mandolin Ezell, Rory Missouri 1999 3rd Summit A-100
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WALNUT VALLEY CHAMPIONS and PRIZES WON 1972 thru PRESENT
Includes ALL championships hosted by WVA including the National Old Time Banjo Championship and the National Tut Taylor Dobro Championship
WINNER FROM YEAR PLACED PRIZE INSTRUMENT (LAST NAME, FIRST NAME)
autoharp Fackeldey, Mark Brandon, FL 1988 1st Orthy GDA Liberty fiddle Farnum, Hannah Galena, MO 2012 3rd Gama Elite Stradivari autoharp Fenton, Mike Worcester, England 1987 1st Orthy Liberty H.Dulcimer Ferguson, Lisa Signal Hill, TN 2009 1st MasterWorks R Cook Edition Flat Pick Ferguson, Roger Washington 1979 1st Hoffman Series III Spec. autoharp Fitzgerald, Rick Franklin, WI 2009 2nd Evoharp 21W Mandolin Fletcher, Craig Oklahoma 1977 2nd n/a Mandolin Flinner, Matt Utah 1991 1st Davis D-5 B. Banjo Flinner, Matt Utah 1990 1st Ome Juggernaut I B. Banjo Flinner, Matt Utah 1989 2nd Ome Juggernaut I Mandolin Flinner, Matt Utah 1989 3rd n/a Flat Pick Flinner, Rex Utah 1989 3rd Pimentel 6RH Jumbo Cut-away Finger Style Flower, Mary Colorado 2003 3rd Taylor PS-14 Finger Style Flower, Mary Colorado 2000 3rd Gallagher Ragtime Special fiddle Forbes, Jeffrey Albuquerquie, NM 1996 3rd $150 H.Dulcimer Ford, Andrea Lynn Michigan 1987 3rd Round SRD Model Flatpick Fore, Scott Radford, VA 2015 1st Collings Winfield Model Flatpick Fore, Scott Radford, VA 2014 2nd Martin D-18 Authentic Flat Pick Fore, Scott Virginia 2002 1st Collings Winfield Model Flat Pick Fore, Scott Virginia 2000 2nd Collings D2H Flat Pick Fowler, Jason Canada 2000 3rd Taylor Dreadnaught Finger Style Fowler, Jason Canada 1997 3rd Gallagher-Kaufman Signature H.Dulcimer Freeman, Scott Lafayette, IN 2017 2nd Cloud Nine 17/16/8 H.Dulcimer Freeman, Scott Evan Indiana 1999 1st R L Tack Lt Wt Chromatic H.Dulcimer Freeman, Scott Evan Indiana 1998 2nd R.L. Tack 15/15 H.Dulcimer Freeman, Scott Evan Indiana 1996 2nd R.L. Tack 15/15 Mtn.Dulcimer French, Jim Kansas 1976 3rd Cash Flat Pick Frost, Cody Oklahoma 2002 2nd Martin D-40 Custom B. Banjo Fudge, Adam Arkansas 1985 2nd Ome Columbine B. Banjo Fudge, Adam Arkansas 1984 2nd Ome Columbine B. Banjo Fudge, Adam Arkansas 1983 3rd Ome Monarch B. Banjo Fudge, Adam Arkansas 1982 2nd Ome Columbine B. Banjo Furtado, Tony Virginia 1991 1st Deering Golden Era B. Banjo Furtado, Tony California 1987 1st Ome Monarch Deluxe Mtn.Dulcimer Fyhrie, James California 1981 1st McSpadden M20KS Mtn.Dulcimer Fyhrie, James California 1980 3rd McSpadden Standard
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WALNUT VALLEY CHAMPIONS and PRIZES WON 1972 thru PRESENT
Includes ALL championships hosted by WVA including the National Old Time Banjo Championship and the National Tut Taylor Dobro Championship
WINNER FROM YEAR PLACED PRIZE INSTRUMENT (LAST NAME, FIRST NAME)
Mtn.Dulcimer Gallier, Gary Missouri 1987 1st McSpadden Custom Mtn.Dulcimer Gallier, Gary Missouri 1985 2nd McSpadden Special Mtn.Dulcimer Gallier, Gary Missouri 1984 2nd McSpadden T34W Mtn.Dulcimer Gallier, Gary Missouri 1983 2nd McSpadden M12KS Mtn.Dulcimer Gallier, Les Missouri 1990 1st McSpadden FM12KR Custom Mtn.Dulcimer Gallier, Les Missouri 1988 3rd McSpadden Standard Finger Style Gardino, Adam Colorado Springs, CO 2012 1st Taylor 714ce Finger Style Gardino, Adam Colorado Springs, CO 2010 3rd Triggs Cut-Away autoharp Garrison, Billy Dallas, TX 1985 2nd cash autoharp Garrison, Billy Dallas, TX 1984 2nd O.Schmidt Centurion 21 chord Mtn.Dulcimer Gaston, Neil Oklahoma 1991 2nd McSpadden GCC Special Mtn.Dulcimer Gaston, Neil Oklahoma 1990 3rd McSpadden Standard Mtn.Dulcimer Gaston, Neil Oklahoma 1989 2nd McSpadden FM12S Special fiddle Gaylord, Monte Oolagah, OK 1993 3rd n/a fiddle Gaylord, Monte Claremore, OK 1989 1st Sam Ray Compton, Jr fiddle Gaylord, Monte Oolagah, OK 1981 3rd $125 Cash fiddle Gaylord, Monte Oolagah, OK 1980 3rd $125 Cash Flat Pick George, Rick Missouri 1989 2nd Thompson/Bohannon Custom Vintage Flat Pick George, Rick Kansas 1974 1st cash prize given--amt unkown Finger Style Gerhard, Ed New Hampshire 1982 3rd Hoffman Series II Special Finger Style Gilbertson, Greg Chippewa Falls, WI 2008 3rd Triggs Flattop Guitar H.Dulcimer Gillett, Don Kansas 1977 3rd Mason, Phil fiddle Gillian, Steve Chandler, OK 1981 1st $200 Cash B. Banjo Gilliland, Danny Oklahoma 1978 1st Ome Juggernaut I Mtn.Dulcimer Gilston, Mark Cedar Park, TX 2016 1st McSpadden 4FHKK Koa B. Banjo Gipson, Joey Manchester, TN 2014 3rd Deering Eagle II B. Banjo Gitlin, Ira Maryland 1992 1st Ome Silver Monarch Mandolin Glasse, Paul Texas 1989 1st Davis D-5 Mandolin Glasse, Paul Texas 1986 2nd n/a fiddle Glassman, Katie Denver, CO 2013 1st Gliga Pro. Gama 5-String Mandolin Goldenberg, David St. Louis, MO 2015 1st Ellis F5 Special Mandolin Goldenberg, David Nashville, TN 2014 3rd Weber Yellowstone "F" H.Dulcimer Goldsberry, John Corbin Missouri 1980 3rd Round XRD fiddle Goodman, Ellie Oklahoma City, OK 2007 2nd Franc Schneider Violin Finger Style Gotham, Danny New York 1980 2nd Mossman Winter Wheat Special H.Dulcimer Graber-McCrae, Nathan Denver, CO 2014 3rd Cloud Nine 17/16/8 Flatpick Grant, Tyler Boulder, CA 2014 3rd Gallagher G-55 Special Flat Pick Grant, Tyler Nashville, TN 2008 1st Collings Winfield Model Flat Pick Grant, Tyler Tennessee 2005 2nd Martin D-18VE B. Banjo Gray, Gary Kansas 1977 2nd n/a B. Banjo Gray, Gary Kansas 1976 3rd n/a OT Banjo Gray, Robert Columbus, IN 1979 3rd n/a Mandolin Graybill, Bruce Pleasant Hill, MO 2010 3rd Weber "F" Yellowstone Mandolin Graybill, Bruce Missouri 2004 1st Collings, MF Custom Mandolin Graybill, Bruce Missouri 1998 1st Gibson F5-G Mandolin Graybill, Bruce Missouri 1995 3rd n/a
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WALNUT VALLEY CHAMPIONS and PRIZES WON 1972 thru PRESENT
Includes ALL championships hosted by WVA including the National Old Time Banjo Championship and the National Tut Taylor Dobro Championship
WINNER FROM YEAR PLACED PRIZE INSTRUMENT (LAST NAME, FIRST NAME)
B. Banjo Green, Brandon Johnson City, TN 2014 1st OME Celtic Cross HG50 Mtn.Dulcimer Greene, Jaekob Houston, TX 2009 1st McSpadden 6FHCRB fiddle Greer, Jordan Burton, TX 2010 1st E. Wilfer of Schönbach, Germany Mandolin Greer, Randy Colorado 2000 3rd Summit F-100-S Flat Pick Grier, David Maryland 1980 2nd Mossman Winter Wheat Spec. fiddle Guernsey, Jeff Henryville, IN 1986 1st Sam Ray Compton, Jr H.Dulcimer Gugeler, Tina Erie, CO 2015 1st Russell Cook RCEXR17/17 H.Dulcimer Gugeler, Tina Erie, CO 2013 2nd Cloud Nine 17/16/8 H.Dulcimer Gugeler, Tina Erie, CO 2012 3rd Huddleson UL400C H.Dulcimer Gugeler, Tina Erie, CO 2010 2nd Cloud Nine 17/16/8 H.Dulcimer Gugeler, Tina Erie, CO 2007 3rd Cloud Nine 17/16/8 H.Dulcimer Gugeler, Tina Erie, Colorado 2000 1st MasterWorks R Cook Edition H.Dulcimer Gugeler, Tina Erie, Colorado 1999 2nd MasterWorks R Cook Edition H.Dulcimer Gugeler, Tina Erie, Colorado 1998 3rd Round XRD3 Flat Pick Gulley, Richard Canada 1981 1st Gallagher G72 Special autoharp Gustafson-Zook, Les Goshen, IN 2018 1st Whippoorwill A18 15 chord A-harp autoharp Gustafson-Zook, Les Indiana 2001 1st Fladmark Gospel Model autoharp Gustafson-Zook, Les Indiana 2000 3rd O.Schmidt OS120CN21 autoharp Gustafson-Zook, Les Indiana 1999 2nd O.Schmidt OS120CN21 autoharp Gustafson-Zook, Les Oregon 1998 2nd Orthey Patsy Stoneman model autoharp Gustafson-Zook, Les Portland, OR 1997 2nd Fladmark Gospel Model autoharp Gustafson-Zook, Les Oregon 1995 3rd O. Schmidt OS120CN autoharp Gustafson-Zook, Les Oregon 1992 3rd O.Schmidt Proffesional Series autoharp Gustafson-Zook, Les Indiana 1991 2nd O.Schmidt Proffesional Series autoharp Gustafson-Zook, Les Indiana 1989 3rd O Schmidt Ozark 15 chord fiddle Gyles, Jimmy Oklahoma City, OK 1983 2nd $175 Cash Flat Pick Gyles, Jimmy Oklahoma 1976 3rd n/a Mandolin Gyles, Jimmy Oklahoma 1976 1st Unicorn Osborne Special Flat Pick Gyles, Jimmy Oklahoma 1973 1st Mossman Custom Flat Pick Gyles, Jimmy Oklahoma 1972 1st Mossman Custom
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WALNUT VALLEY CHAMPIONS and PRIZES WON 1972 thru PRESENT
Includes ALL championships hosted by WVA including the National Old Time Banjo Championship and the National Tut Taylor Dobro Championship
WINNER FROM YEAR PLACED PRIZE INSTRUMENT (LAST NAME, FIRST NAME)
fiddle Hagmann, Rainer Appenzell, Switzerland 1995 3rd $150 H.Dulcimer Haguewood, Ben Mineral Point, MO 2018 3rd Huddleson UL400C autoharp Haig, George Scotland 2017 3rd O.Schmidt OS150FCE autoharp Haig, George Dunfermaline, Scottland 2015 1st d'Aigle Cascade G-D Diatonic autoharp Haig, George Scotland 2014 3rd O. Schmidt OS150FCE autoharp Haig, George Scotland 2007 1st D'iagle Harp 2Key Cascade autoharp Haig, George Scotland 2005 2nd Orthey -Pop Stoneman Model Finger Style Hall, Ed Illinois 1991 1st Gallagher 72 Special Finger Style Hall, Ed Illinois 1988 3rd Greven F-Herringbone Deluxe Finger Style Hallawell, Todd Arizona 1997 1st Martin OM28VR Mtn. Dulcimer Hames, Jeff Madison, MS 2013 1st McSpadden Koa 4FHKK Mtn.Dulcimer Hames, Jeff Madison, MS 2012 2nd McSpadden Koa 4FHKK Mtn.Dulcimer Hames, Jeff Madison, MS 2006 1st McSpadden Koa 4FHKK Mtn.Dulcimer Hames, Jeff Madison, MS 2005 3rd McSpadden 4FGCS Mtn.Dulcimer Hamilton, Dana Irving, TX 1995 1st McSpadden Custom Mtn.Dulcimer Hamilton, Dana Irving, TX 1992 2nd McSpadden GCC Special H.Dulcimer Hamilton, Dana Texas 1989 1st R Cook Winfield Edition H.Dulcimer Hamilton, Dana Texas 1988 3rd Round JRD Chromatic Mtn.Dulcimer Hamilton, Dana Irving, TX 1987 3rd McSpadden Deluxe H.Dulcimer Hamilton, Dana Irving, TX 1980 1st Prinz, Harvey 12/11 Performer Mtn.Dulcimer Hammond, Jan Wadsworth, OH 2008 3rd McSpadden 4FGCS Mandolin Hannigan, Anthony North Carolina 1999 1st Gibson F5-G Flat Pick Hanson, Steve Nebraska 1979 2nd Gallagher G72 Special B. Banjo Hanson, Steve Nebraska 1977 1st Gibson RB-250 B. Banjo Hanson, Steve Nebraska 1976 2nd Tut Taylor Tennessee B. Banjo Hardin, Eric West Jefferson, NC 2017 3rd Deering White Lotus Flatpick Hardin, Eric West Jefferson, NC 2016 3rd Gallagher GA-70 Special Bzl Rswood Flat Pick Hardin, Eric Warrensville, NC 2009 3rd R.Taylor Style III Dreadnaught B. Banjo Hardin, Eric North Carolina 2004 1st Deering Legacy B. Banjo Hardin, Eric North Carolina 2003 2nd Ome Megatone Finger Style Hardin, Roger Murfreesboro, TN 2013 2nd Taylor 518e Grand Orchestra Mandolin Harlow, Dan Oklahoma 1981 1st WVA Cash autoharp Harrel, Craig Houston, TX 2008 1st D'iagle Harp 2Key Cascade autoharp Harrell, Craig Texas 2007 3rd Oscar Schmidt autoharp Harris, Cindy Pittsburgh, PA 2017 1st d'Aigle Cascade G-D Diatonic autoharp Harris, Cindy Pittsburgh, PA 2017 1st d'Aigle Cascade G-D Diatonic autoharp Harris, Cindy Pittsburgh, PA 2016 2nd Evoharp Legacy 21 autoharp Harris, Cindy Pittsburgh, PA 2016 2nd Legacy Evoharp 21 Micarta Top autoharp Harris, Cindy Pittsburgh, PA 2015 2nd Evoharp Legacy 21 autoharp Harris, Cindy Pittsburgh, PA 2014 2nd Evoharp Legacy 21 autoharp Harris, Cindy Pittsburgh, PA 2014 2nd Evoharp Legacy 21 autoharp Harris, Cindy Pittsburgh, PA 2013 2nd Evoharp Legacy 21 H.Dulcimer Harris, Nick Oklahoma 1983 3rd London, Dale Flame Maple Special H.Dulcimer Harris, Princess Wichita, KS 2004 2nd MasterWorks R Cook Edition H.Dulcimer Harris, Princess Wichita, KS 1991 1st MasterWorks R Cook Edition H.Dulcimer Harris, Princess Wichita, KS 1990 2nd R L Tack 15/15
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WALNUT VALLEY CHAMPIONS and PRIZES WON 1972 thru PRESENT
Includes ALL championships hosted by WVA including the National Old Time Banjo Championship and the National Tut Taylor Dobro Championship
WINNER FROM YEAR PLACED PRIZE INSTRUMENT (LAST NAME, FIRST NAME)
H.Dulcimer Harris, Princess Wichita, KS 1989 2nd R.L. Tack 15/15 Mtn.Dulcimer Harris, Rodger Oklahoma 1980 2nd McSpadden Special Mtn.Dulcimer Harris, Rodger Oklahoma 1978 3rd Blair, Mark Dulcimers fiddle Harvey, David Colorado Springs, CO 1980 2nd $175 Cash Mandolin Harvey, David Colorado 1980 1st Unicorn WV Special fiddle Harvey, David Manitou Springs, CO 1979 3rd n/a Mandolin Harvey, David Colorado 1979 2nd Massey, Richard Special Flatpick Hatfield, Andrew Peoria, IL 2017 1st Martin D-41 Custom Mandolin Hatfield, Andrew Peoria, IL 2013 1st Collings MF5 Custom Mandolin Hatfield, Andrew Peoria, IL 2012 2nd Clark F5 Flatpick Hatfield, Andrew Peoria, IL 2011 1st Gallagher GA-70 Commissioned Mandolin Hatfield, Andrew Peoria, IL 2011 3rd Larrivee F-33 Custom Flat Pick Hatfield, Andrew Peoria, IL 2010 3rd Taylor GC 8-String Baritone Mtn.Dulcimer Hathaway, Matthew Fort Worth, TX 2017 1st McSpadden 4FHKK Koa Mtn.Dulcimer Haver, Tom Colorado 2001 2nd McSpadden D Schnaufer Sig. Mtn.Dulcimer Haver, Tom Colorado 2000 2nd McSpadden GCC Special Mtn.Dulcimer Haver, Tom Colorado 1999 2nd McSpadden GCC Special Mtn.Dulcimer Haver, Tom Colorado 1997 2nd McSpadden Special Mtn.Dulcimer Haver, Tom Colorado 1995 2nd McSpadden Special Mtn.Dulcimer Haver, Tom Colorado 1988 1st McSpadden Custom Mtn.Dulcimer Haver, Tom Colorado 1982 1st McSpadden Winfield Custom Mtn.Dulcimer Haver, Tom Colorado 1979 3rd Criple Creek fiddle Helsley, Richard, Jr. New Brunsfel, TX 1994 1st Sam Ray Compton, Jr Flat Pick Henkle, Greg Oklahoma 1975 3rd n/a fiddle Henry the Fiddler Illinois 1975 2nd n/a autoharp Herr, Mike West Virginia 1998 1st Fladmark Gospel Model autoharp Herr, Mike Beckley, WV 1994 2nd Orthey Mary Lou Sig.Model H.Dulcimer Herrmann, Sam West Virginia 1978 1st Prinz, Harvey B. Banjo Hesson, Ray Maryland 1994 3rd Deering Deluxe Finger Style Heywood, Phil Minnesota 1986 1st Steve Anderson Concert Model Mtn.Dulcimer Hodges, Bill Arkansas 1986 3rd McSpadden Standard Mtn.Dulcimer Hodges, Bill Arkansas 1985 3rd McSpadden Standard Flat Pick Hodges, Dillon Florence, AL 2007 1st Collings Winfield Model fiddle Holmes, Ross Dallas, TX 2003 2nd Sam Ray Compton, Jr fiddle Holmes, Ross Dallas, TX 2002 3rd $150 cash fiddle Holmes, Ross Fort Worth, TX 2001 2nd Alinel Scioiu Model 358 fiddle Holmes, Ross Fort Worth, TX 2000 2nd $175 Finger Style Horrigan, Kevin Milwaukee, WI 2011 1st Taylor 12-Fret Special Mandolin Horton, Drew Colorado 2001 1st Collings MT2 Mtn.Dulcimer Hoskins, Jessica Arkansas City, KS 2018 3rd McSpadden 4FGCR 3/4 size Mtn.Dulcimer Hoskins, Jessica Arkansas City, KS 2017 3rd McSpadden 4FGCR 3/4 size fiddle Howard, Randy Nashville, TN 1996 1st Sam Ray Compton, Jr Mandolin Howard, Randy Tennessee 1996 2nd Summitt A-200-S fiddle Howard, Randy Milledgeville, GA 1990 1st Sam Ray Compton, Jr Mandolin Howard, Randy Georgia 1990 1st Davis D-5 fiddle Howard, Randy Milledgeville, GA 1986 2nd n/a fiddle Howard, Randy Milledgeville, GA 1985 1st $200 Cash Mandolin Howard, Randy Georgia 1985 3rd n/a
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WALNUT VALLEY CHAMPIONS and PRIZES WON 1972 thru PRESENT
Includes ALL championships hosted by WVA including the National Old Time Banjo Championship and the National Tut Taylor Dobro Championship
WINNER FROM YEAR PLACED PRIZE INSTRUMENT (LAST NAME, FIRST NAME) fiddle Howard, Randy Milledgeville, GA 1984 2nd $175 Cash Dobro Huckabee, Dan Ft. Worth, TX 1976 1st Tut Taylor Tennesee Dobro H.Dulcimer Hudson, Jim North Carolina 1988 2nd Taylor, Jim Blueridge Finger Style Hughes, Maxwell Fort Collins, CO 2012 3rd Larrivee LV-10E H.Dulcimer Humphries, Stephen Chapin, SC 2007 1st Russell Cook WV Custom H.Dulcimer Humphries, Stephen Chapin, SC 2006 3rd Cloud Nine 17/16/8 H.Dulcimer Humphries, Stephen South Carolina 2005 3rd Cloud Nine 17/16/8 Mandolin Hungate, Josh Kearney, MO 2008 1st Collings, MF Custom H.Dulcimer Hunter, Brenda Bakersfield, CA 2008 2nd MasterWorks R Cook Edition H.Dulcimer Hunter, Brenda California 2002 3rd Cloud Nine 17/16/8 H.Dulcimer Hunter, Brenda Colorado 1996 1st Russell Cook 25th Anniversary Model Finger Style Huttlinger, Pete Nashville, TN 2010 2nd Larrivee LV-10E & accessories Finger Style Huttlinger, Pete Nashville, TN 2004 2nd Larrivee LV-10 Finger Style Huttlinger, Pete Nashville, TN 2000 1st Larrivee LV-10 Finger Style Huttlinger, Pete Nashville, TN 1999 2nd Gallagher Ragtime Special
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WALNUT VALLEY CHAMPIONS and PRIZES WON 1972 thru PRESENT
Includes ALL championships hosted by WVA including the National Old Time Banjo Championship and the National Tut Taylor Dobro Championship
WINNER FROM YEAR PLACED PRIZE INSTRUMENT (LAST NAME, FIRST NAME)
fiddle Ingram, Cortland Tribune, KS 1994 2nd n/a B. Banjo Ivey, Thomas Oklahoma 2003 3rd Deering Deluxe B. Banjo Ivey, Thomas Oklahoma 2002 2nd Ome Megatone B. Banjo Ivey, Thomas New Mexico 1995 1st Ome Megatone
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WALNUT VALLEY CHAMPIONS and PRIZES WON 1972 thru PRESENT
Includes ALL championships hosted by WVA including the National Old Time Banjo Championship and the National Tut Taylor Dobro Championship
WINNER FROM YEAR PLACED PRIZE INSTRUMENT (LAST NAME, FIRST NAME)
H.Dulcimer Jacobs, Al Wisconsin 1979 2nd Prinz, Harvey 12/11 Performer Zebra Mtn.Dulcimer Jaeger, Willie Colorado 1981 2nd McSpadden M20KK H.Dulcimer James, David Indiana 1986 1st R Cook Custom H.Dulcimer Janover, Jamie Colorado 2002 1st MasterWorks R Cook Edition mandolin Jolliff, Jeff Newberg, IL 2012 1st Weber Fern "F" fiddle Jones, Bill Nashville, TN 2006 3rd Heinrich Gill Finger Style Jones, Bradley Virginia 1990 1st Larrivee Deluxe Finger Style Jones, Bradley Virginia 1989 3rd Michael Keller Jumbo Cutaway Finger Style Jones, Carl Arkansas 1981 3rd Martin HD-28 Custom B. Banjo Jones, Gerald Texas 1992 2nd Deering Golden Era B. Banjo Jones, Gerald Texas 1986 3rd Ome Monarch Deluxe B. Banjo Jones, Jonathan Tennessee 1994 1st Deering Golden Era Dobro Jones, Rudy Q. Wanetta, OK 1976 2nd n/a
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WALNUT VALLEY CHAMPIONS and PRIZES WON 1972 thru PRESENT
Includes ALL championships hosted by WVA including the National Old Time Banjo Championship and the National Tut Taylor Dobro Championship
WINNER FROM YEAR PLACED PRIZE INSTRUMENT (LAST NAME, FIRST NAME)
Finger Style Kaneto, Hirotaka Osaka-Shi, Japan 2014 2nd Larrivee LV-10E Deluxe fiddle Kaufman, Marty Alcoa, TN 1985 3rd $125 Cash Flatpick Kaufman, Steve Alcoa, TN 2015 2nd Martin D-18 Golden Era Flat Pick Kaufman, Steve Alcoa, TN 2013 2nd Martin D-28 Marquis Mandolin Kaufman, Steve Tennessee 1988 3rd n/a Flat Pick Kaufman, Steve Tennessee 1986 1st Martin J-40 Jumbo Flat Pick Kaufman, Steve Tennessee 1984 1st Gallagher G72 Special Flat Pick Kaufman, Steve Tennessee 1978 1st Martin HD28 Spec. Flat Pick Kaufman, Steve Tennessee 1977 2nd Martin D-76 Finger Style Kawabata, Tomoaki Tsutsui-cho, Japan 2011 2nd Triggs Red Spruce Flat Pick Kay, Billy Oklahoma 1977 3rd Mossman Great Plains Dreadnaught Flat Pick Kay, Billy Oklahoma 1976 2nd Martin D-76 fiddle Keith-Hynes, Bronwyn Jamaica Plain, MA 2014 1st Heinrick Gill 62 fiddle Kessinger, Dan St. Marys, WV 2000 3rd $150 Flat Pick Kessinger, Robin West Virginia 1998 3rd Taylor Dan Crary Sign. Flat Pick Kessinger, Robin West Virginia 1985 1st Gallagher G72 Special Flat Pick Kessinger, Robin West Virginia 1982 2nd Mossman Winter Wheat Spec. B. Banjo Kilby, Cody Tennessee 1999 3rd Deering Deluxe B. Banjo Kilby, Cody Tennessee 1998 3rd Deering Silver Deluxe Flat Pick Kilby, Cody Tennessee 1998 1st Collings D2H Flat Pick Kilby, Cody Tennessee 1997 2nd Pemental 6RH Dreadnaught Flat Pick Kilby, Cody Tennessee 1996 3rd Pimental 6-RH Custom Mandolin Kilby, Cody Tennessee 1996 1st FlatIron/Gibson F B. Banjo Kilby, Cody Tennessee 1995 2nd Deering Golden Era Flat Pick Kilby, Cody Tennessee 1995 2nd Santa Cruz Tony Rice Model B. Banjo Kimbal, Jeff Wyoming 1974 3rd n/a Finger Style King, Steven Washington 1994 1st Gallagher Ragtime Special H.Dulcimer Kirby, Matthew Missouri 1980 2nd Prinz, Harvey 12/11 Performer Zebra H.Dulcimer Kirchner, Scott St. Louis, MO 2016 3rd Huddleson UL400C Finger Style Kirtley, Patrick Kentucky 1995 1st Gallagher Ragtime Special Finger Style Kirtley, Patrick Kentucky 1994 3rd Lowden Premier S23S Finger Style Kishibe, Masaaki Japan 2003 2nd Gallagher GA-70 autoharp Knauer, Marti Springfield, MO 2015 3rd O. Schmidt OS11021AE autoharp Knauer, Marti Missouri 2004 3rd Oscar Schmidt B. Banjo Kodera, Takumi Tokiwadai, Hodogaya JAPAN 2018 2nd Deering Calico Banjo Mandolin Kramer, Paul Illinois 1984 1st Kemnitzer, Michael Nuggett fiddle Krauss, Alison Champaigne, IL 1986 3rd n/a fiddle Krauss, Alison Champaigne, IL 1984 1st $200 Cash H.Dulcimer Krukovsky, Nick New York 1981 3rd Pearse, John Breezy Ridge
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WALNUT VALLEY CHAMPIONS and PRIZES WON 1972 thru PRESENT
Includes ALL championships hosted by WVA including the National Old Time Banjo Championship and the National Tut Taylor Dobro Championship
WINNER FROM YEAR PLACED PRIZE INSTRUMENT (LAST NAME, FIRST NAME)
Mandolin Lancaster, Kelly Texas 1998 2nd n/a Mandolin Lancaster, Kelly Texas 1991 3rd n/a Mandolin Lancaster, Kelly Texas 1990 2nd n/a Flat Pick Lancaster, Kelly Texas 1988 2nd Martin J-40 Custom Mtn.Dulcimer Landrum, Hollis Mississippi 1997 1st McSpadden Custom H.Dulcimer Latta, Greg Maryland 1994 2nd R L Tack 15/15/5/4 H.Dulcimer Latta, Greg Maryland 1992 2nd R L Tack 15/15 fiddle Leftwich, Andy White House, TN 1997 1st Sam Ray Compton, Jr Mandolin Legere, Raymond New Hampshire 1986 1st Kemnitzer, Michael Nuggett Finger Style Lenée, Christie Nashville, TN 2017 1st Taylor 814ce Deluxe B. Banjo Leske, Chris New York 1984 1st Imperial Special Mandolin Leslie, Dominick Evergreen, CO 2007 2nd Collings, MF Custom autoharp Lewis, Robert T. Lakewood, OH 1996 1st Orthey Patsy Stoneman model autoharp Lewis, Robert T. Ohio 1995 2nd Fladmark Gospel Model B. Banjo Lewis, Steve Jefferson, NC 2016 2nd Deering Calico Flatpick Lewis, Steve Jefferson, NC 2016 1st Collings Winfield Model B. Banjo Lewis, Steve Todd, NC 2009 1st Ome Gold Odyssey Megatone B. Banjo Lewis, Steve North Carolina 2003 1st Deering Gold Plated Calico Flat Pick Lewis, Steve North Carolina 2003 2nd Martin HD-28VR B. Banjo Lewis, Steve North Carolina 2002 3rd Deering Deluxe Flat Pick Lewis, Steve North Carolina 2002 3rd Taylor W-10 Custom B. Banjo Lewis, Steve North Carolina 2001 2nd Deering Gold Plated Calico Flat Pick Lewis, Steve North Carolina 2001 2nd Martin D-40 Custom B. Banjo Lewis, Steve North Carolina 1999 2nd Ome Megatone Flat Pick Lewis, Steve North Carolina 1999 3rd Martin HD-28LSV H.Dulcimer Lindsey, Cara Oklahoma 2006 2nd MasterWorks R Cook Edition Flat Pick Lindsey, Matt Dunbar, WV 2013 3rd Gallagher G72 Special Flat Pick Lindsey, Matt West Virginia 2001 3rd Taylor W-10 Custom Flat Pick Lindsey, Matt West Virginia 1992 2nd Gallagher Custom 72 Special Finger Style Linkhart, Dwight Colorado 1980 3rd Hoffman Series II Special Flat Pick Lintner, Larry Kansas 1991 3rd Pimental Special Custom H.Dulcimer Lionarons, John Landsdowne, PA 2001 3rd Masterworks R Cook Edition H.Dulcimer Lionarons, John Landsdowne, PA 1996 3rd Round XRD3 H.Dulcimer Lionarons, John Landsdowne, PA 1995 2nd Russell Cook Custom H.Dulcimer Lionarons, John Landsdowne, PA 1994 3rd Round XRD 3 H.Dulcimer Lippincott, Dean Hutchinson, KS 1995 1st R.L. Tack 15/15 H.Dulcimer Lippincott, Dean Hutchinson, KS 1993 3rd Round XRD 3 H.Dulcimer Lippincott, Renee Hutchinson, KS 1994 1st MasterWorks R Cook Edition Flatpick Lovejoy, Luke Spencer, IN 2018 1st Collings Winfield Model Mandolin Lovell, Rebecca Georgia 2005 2nd Weber Yellowstone "F" B. Banjo Lucas, Randy Swansea, SC 1997 1st Deering Golden Era B. Banjo Lucas, Randy South Carolina 1996 2nd Ome Megatone B. Banjo Lucas, Randy South Carolina 1995 3rd Deering Deluxe fiddle Ludiker, Dennis Austin, TX 2002 1st Sam Ray Compton, Jr Finger Style Lugosch, Eric Pennsylvania 1992 2nd John Arnold D-22B Finger Style Lugosch, Eric Pennsylvania 1986 3rd Gallagher Ragtime Special
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Includes ALL championships hosted by WVA including the National Old Time Banjo Championship and the National Tut Taylor Dobro Championship
WINNER FROM YEAR PLACED PRIZE INSTRUMENT (LAST NAME, FIRST NAME)
Finger Style Lugosch, Eric Pennsylvania 1984 1st Larrivee Style I Cutaway Finger Style Lugosch, Eric Pennsylvania 1983 3rd Martin Mc-28 Cutaway autoharp Luper, Steve Andover, KS 2018 3rd O.Schmidt OS11021 Americana autoharp Luper, Steve Andover, KS 2016 3rd O.Schmidt OS11021 Americana fiddle Lynne, Jenni Stillwater, OK 1988 2nd n/a
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WALNUT VALLEY CHAMPIONS and PRIZES WON 1972 thru PRESENT
Includes ALL championships hosted by WVA including the National Old Time Banjo Championship and the National Tut Taylor Dobro Championship
WINNER FROM YEAR PLACED PRIZE INSTRUMENT (LAST NAME, FIRST NAME)
B. Banjo Macon, Dave Tennessee 1982 3rd n/a Flat Pick Maddux, Mike Colorado 1995 3rd Taylor Dan Crary Sign. autoharp Mager, Alan Annandale, VA 1993 1st Orthey Mary Lou Sig.Model autoharp Mager, Alan Annandale, Virginia 1992 2nd O.Schmidt Proffesional Series autoharp Mager, Alan Virginia 1991 3rd O.Schmidt Proffesional Series H.Dulcimer Mahler, David Texas 2004 1st Cloud Nine 17/16/8 H.Dulcimer Mahler, David Texas 2003 3rd Huddleson UL400C B. Banjo Maniscalo, Mark Texas 1976 1st Ome Jauggernaut I Mandolin Mann, Jim Florida 1980 3rd WVA Cash fiddle Marriott, Junior Versailles, MO 1999 3rd $150 fiddle Marriott, Junior Versailles, MO 1995 2nd $175 autoharp Martin, Beryl Delaware 2001 3rd O.Schmidt OS545CE21 B. Banjo Martin, Brett Auburn, AL 2008 3rd Deering Sierra Silver B. Banjo Martin, Brett Auburn, AL 2007 3rd Deering Black Diamond B. Banjo Matthews, Roger Missouri 1983 2nd Ome Columbine fiddle McArthur, Maria Tuscon, AZ 2018 3rd E. Wilfer V60 Fiddle + case & Bow Mandolin McCarty, David Indiana 1979 3rd n/a Mtn.Dulcimer McClanahan, Evan Houston, TX 2011 2nd McSpadden 6FHCRB H.Dulcimer McClure, Glenn New York 1993 2nd R L Tack 15/15 Finger Style McDonald, Marvin Washington 1994 2nd Martin Custom HD-282R Finger Style McDonald, Marvin Washington 1993 3rd Martin Custom D-16H Mandolin McDowell, Bryan Canton, NC 2010 1st Collings MF Custom fiddle McDowell, Bryan Canton, NC 2009 1st Franz Kirchnek Flat Pick McDowell, Bryan Canton, NC 2009 1st Collings Winfield Model Mandolin McDowell, Bryan Canton, NC 2009 1st Collings MF Custom Mandolin McGann, John Massachusetts 1985 1st Kemnitzer, Michael Nuggett Flat Pick McGann, John Massachusetts 1984 2nd Santa Cruz Tony Rice Model Mandolin McGann, John Massachusetts 1984 2nd Anderson, Stew A5M Finger Style McKea, Julian California 1983 2nd Hoffman Special Finger Style McKee, Andy Lawrence, KS 2001 3rd Gallagher Ragtime Special Mtn.Dulcimer McKee, Kim Montana 2002 1st McSpadden Koa 4FHKK fiddle McKenzie, Joey Oregon 1983 3rd $125 Cash Mandolin McKenzie, Joey Oregon 1983 2nd WVA cash Mandolin McKenzie, Joey Oregon 1982 3rd n/a Mandolin McKenzie, Joey Oregon 1981 2nd WVA Cash B. Banjo McKinley, Billy Georgia 1980 2nd Ome Juggernaut I B. Banjo McKinney, James Pulaski, TN 1997 3rd Deering Deluxe B. Banjo McKinney, James Tennessee 1982 1st Ome Triple X B. Banjo McKinney, James Tennessee 1981 3rd Epiphone MB-250 Flat Pick McLaughlin, Peter Arizona 1988 1st Gallagher Doc Watson Model Flat Pick McLaughlin, Peter Arizona 1986 2nd Santa Cruz Tony Rice Model H.Dulcimer Mears, Ilace Saddlebrooke, MO 2016 1st R Cook CBWXR7 H.Dulcimer Mears, Ilace Saddlebrooke, MO 2015 2nd Cloud Nine 17/16/8 fiddle Megan Poppe Riley, KS 2010 3rd Victor Kereske of Budepest, Hungary B. Banjo Menefee, Matt Texas 2000 1st Ome Megatone H.Dulcimer Messick, Joshua Texas 2003 1st MasterWorks R Cook Edition
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WALNUT VALLEY CHAMPIONS and PRIZES WON 1972 thru PRESENT
Includes ALL championships hosted by WVA including the National Old Time Banjo Championship and the National Tut Taylor Dobro Championship
WINNER FROM YEAR PLACED PRIZE INSTRUMENT (LAST NAME, FIRST NAME)
H.Dulcimer Messick, Joshua Texas 2001 2nd R L Tack Lt Wt Chromatic Mtn.Dulcimer Miles, Casey Texas 2003 1st McSpadden Koa 4FHKK Mandolin Miller, Jason Kansas 1995 2nd n/a Finger Style Miller, Joe California 1991 3rd Arnold 00M-29W Finger Style Miller, Joe California 1987 1st Gallagher Ragtime Special Mtn.Dulcimer Miller, Wade H. Illinois 1980 1st McSpadden Custom Flat Pick Miner, Carl Austin, TX 2007 2nd Martin D-18 Golden Era Flat Pick Miner, Carl Oregon 1999 1st Taylor W-10 Custom Flat Pick Miner, Carl Oregon 1998 2nd Martin OM-28VR Flat Pick Minner, Bob Jr. Missouri 1987 3rd Martin J-40 Jumbo Flat Pick Minner, Bob Jr. Missouri 1986 3rd Taylor Dan Crary Sign. B. Banjo Mintz, Richie Colorado 1975 3rd n/a Mandolin Miyazaki, Katsuyuki Japan 1996 3rd Summitt A-100-S Mandolin Miyazaki, Katsuyuki Japan 1992 3rd n/a Finger Style Mize, Bill Tennessee 1985 1st P.Thompson Style 1 Custom Cutaway Finger Style Mize, Bill Tennessee 1984 3rd Mossman Winter Wheat Special Mandolin Mohr, Dana California 1978 1st Unicorn Osborne Special Mandolin Moon, Clyde Alabama 1977 1st Unicorn Osborne Special B. Banjo Moore, Steven St. Clairsville, OH 2015 1st OME Odysey Bluegrass Banjo B. Banjo Moore, Steven Bethesda, OH 2008 1st Ome Gold Odyssey Megatone B. Banjo Moore, Steven Ohio 2006 3rd Deering Black Diamond H.Dulcimer Moran, David Oklahoma 1982 1st Prinz, Harvey Special Edition Mtn.Dulcimer Morgan, Sarah Sharps Chapel, TN 2012 1st McSpadden 6FHCRB Mtn.Dulcimer Morgan, Sarah Sharps Chapel, TN 2010 3rd McSpadden 4FGCS H. Dulcimer Moritz, Katie Sugar Grove, IL 2013 1st MasterWorks R Cook 16/16CXR B. Banjo Morris, Lynn Colorado 1981 1st Ome Triple X B. Banjo Morris, Lynn Colorado 1974 1st n/a B. Banjo Morton, Randal Tennessee 1975 1st Ome Juggernaught Jr autoharp Mueller, Karen Lawrence, KS 1986 1st Bob Tayler, Clapping Trees autoharp Mueller, Karen Lawrence, KS 1985 3rd cash Flat Pick Mullins, Rick Tennessee 1990 3rd Pimental 6-RH Custom fiddle Murdock, Johnny Columbine, MO 1979 1st Scherl & Roth Bluegrass Fiddle H.Dulcimer Murley, Kim Michigan 1992 3rd Round XRD 3 Flat Pick Murphy, Dudley Missouri 1973 2nd n/a
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Includes ALL championships hosted by WVA including the National Old Time Banjo Championship and the National Tut Taylor Dobro Championship
WINNER FROM YEAR PLACED PRIZE INSTRUMENT (LAST NAME, FIRST NAME)
Mandolin Neidinger, Gordon Pittsburgh, PA 2014 2nd Collings MF5 Custom Mandolin Neidinger, Gordon Pittsburgh, PA 2013 2nd Clark F5 Mandolin Neidinger, Gordon Pittsburgh, PA 2012 3rd Collings, MF Custom H.Dulcimer Neiman, David Massachusetts 1987 1st Taylor, Jim Blueridge Mandolin Nelson, Jason California 2005 1st Collings, MF Custom Mtn.Dulcimer Nelson, Mark Utah 1979 1st McSpadden Winfield Custom fiddle Netherton, Roger St. Louis, MO 2016 1st X5 Heinrich Gill fiddle Netherton, Roger St. Louis, MO 2014 3rd 1734 Guarneri del Gesu Mark Wilcox 1704 Stradivari patterned fiddle Netherton, Roger St. Louis, MO 2013 2nd fiddle fiddle Netherton, Roger St. Louis, MO 2012 2nd Mark Wilcox Guarneri Violin fiddle Netherton, Roger St. Louis, MO 2011 3rd Heinrich Gill Model 58 autoharp Nickel, Karen Winfield, KS 2017 2nd Legacy Evoharp 21 Micarta Top finger style Nishino, Shuhei Japan 2012 2nd Triggs Flattop autoharp Norris, Ann Texas 2002 1st Fladmark Gospel Model fiddle Nyen, John Burleson, TX 1995 1st Sam Ray Compton, Jr fiddle Nyen, John Burleson, TX 1994 3rd n/a
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WALNUT VALLEY CHAMPIONS and PRIZES WON 1972 thru PRESENT
Includes ALL championships hosted by WVA including the National Old Time Banjo Championship and the National Tut Taylor Dobro Championship
WINNER FROM YEAR PLACED PRIZE INSTRUMENT (LAST NAME, FIRST NAME)
Mtn.Dulcimer O'Bannon, Evan Oklahoma 1996 1st McSpadden Custom Mtn.Dulcimer O'Bannon, Evan Oklahoma 1995 3rd McSpadden Standard Mtn.Dulcimer O'Bannon, Evan Oklahoma 1993 3rd McSpadden Standard H.Dulcimer Oberkfell, Samantha Missouri 2004 3rd Huddleson UL400C H.Dulcimer Oberkfell, Samantha Missouri 2000 2nd R L Tack Lt Wt Chromatic H.Dulcimer Oberkfell, Samantha Missouri 1999 3rd Huddleson UL300C Flat Pick O'Conner, Mark Washington 1977 1st Mossman Golden Era Mandolin O'Conner, Mark Washington 1976 3rd n/a Flat Pick O'Conner, Mark Washington 1975 1st Mossman Custom Flat Pick O'Conner, Mark Washington 1974 2nd n/a fiddle O'Connor, Mark Mountain Lake Terrace, WA 1977 1st $200 Cash fiddle O'Connor, Mark Mountain Lake Terrace, WA 1976 2nd n/a fiddle O'Connor, Mark Mountain Lake Terrace, WA 1974 1st n/a Mtn.Dulcimer Odena, Scott Texas 1992 1st McSpadden FM12KR Custom Mtn.Dulcimer Odena, Scott Texas 1991 3rd McSpadden Standard fiddle O'Neal, Russell Oklahoma City, OK 1977 3rd $125 Cash Mtn.Dulcimer O'Rourke, Aaron Tallahassee, FL 2010 1st McSpadden Koa 4FHKK Flat Pick Ostroushko, Peter Minnesota 1974 3rd n/a
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Includes ALL championships hosted by WVA including the National Old Time Banjo Championship and the National Tut Taylor Dobro Championship
WINNER FROM YEAR PLACED PRIZE INSTRUMENT (LAST NAME, FIRST NAME)
Finger Style Pacetti, Sam Florida 1998 3rd Gibson CL-60 B. Banjo Palmer, Barry Cleveland, GA 1998 2nd Deering Gold Plated Calico B. Banjo Palmer, Barry Cleveland, GA 1996 3rd Deering Deluxe B. Banjo Palmer, Barry Cleveland, GA 1994 2nd Ome Silver Monarch fiddle Palmer, Matthew Lyndonville, VT 1997 2nd $175 Mtn.Dulcimer Patterson, Chris Missouri 1977 1st McSpadden Dulcimer H.Dulcimer Paxton, Kyle Santa Rosa Beach, FL 2015 3rd Huddleson UL400C Flat Pick Payne, Joe Missouri 1990 2nd Martin M2C-28 Spec. Dbl Cut-A-Way Mandolin Payne, Josiah Colorado 2000 1st Gibson F5-G Mtn.Dulcimer Pearcy, Rob Smyna, TN 2007 2nd McSpadden 6FHCRB Mtn.Dulcimer Pearcy, Rob Tennessee 1994 3rd McSpadden Standard Mandolin Pearcy, Robert Smyrna, TN 2001 2nd Summit F-100-S fiddle Pearson, Cathy Warren, PA 1998 1st Sam Ray Compton, Jr Flat Pick Pearson, Jeffrey California 1972 2nd n/a Mandolin Pearson, Scott Warren, PA 2016 3rd Clark F5 Mandolin Pearson, Scott Warren, PA 2008 3rd BRW FT-MS Mandolin Pearson, Scott Warren, Pennsylvania 2006 3rd Rigel CT-110 Mandolin Pearson, Scott Pennsylvania 2005 3rd Triggs F-5 Mandolin Pearson, Scott Warren, Pennsylvania 2004 2nd Collings, MT Mandolin Pearson, Scott Warren, Pennsylvania 2003 2nd Collings MT2 Mandolin Pearson, Scott Warren, Pennsylvania 1993 3rd n/a H.Dulcimer Pederson, Shawni California 2006 1st Huddleson UL400C fiddle Pendleton, Emma Jane Tulsa, OK 2011 2nd S Nandor fiddle Pendleton, Marina Tulsa, OK 2008 2nd Marco Deluca Violin-Gabrielli Shop autoharp Penix, Ron Baltimore, MD 1981 3rd O.Schmidt Centurion 21 chord B. Banjo Perry, Bill Jr. Oklahoma 1977 3rd n/a Mandolin Peters, Dave Texas 1995 1st Summitt F-200-S Mandolin Peters, Dave Texas 1994 2nd Summit F-200-S Flat Pick Peters, Dave Texas 1988 3rd Pimentel 6r WVA Custom Mandolin Peters, Dave Texas 1987 1st Kemnitzer, Michael Nuggett Mandolin Peters, Dave Michigan 1983 1st Kemnitzer, Michael Nuggett A5 Mandolin Peters, Dave Michigan 1982 2nd n/a Flat Pick Phillips, Chris Colorado 1975 2nd n/a autoharp Phipps, Bonnie Boulder, CO 2014 1st d'Aigle Cascade G-D Diatonic autoharp Phipps, Bonnie Boulder, CO 2014 1st d'Aigle Cascade G-D Diatonic autoharp Phipps, Bonnie Colorado 1982 1st O.Schmidt Centurian 21 chord autoharp Phipps, Bonnie Denver, CO 1981 2nd O.Schmidt Centurion 21 chord Mtn.Dulcimer Ponticelli, Alfonse Illinois 1994 1st McSpadden FM12KR Custom autoharp Poole, Michael Chapel Hill, NC 2017 3rd O.Schmidt OS11021 Americana Mtn.Dulcimer Porterfield, Duane Mountain View, AR 2014 1st McSpadden 4FHKK Koa Mtn.Dulcimer Porterfield, Duane Kansas City, KS 2005 2nd McSpadden Schnaufer 6FHCRB autoharp Pratt, Doug W. Columbia, NC 2013 3rd O.Schmidt OS21C autoharp Pratt, Doug North Carolina 2012 2nd Evoharp Legacy 21 autoharp Pratt, Doug North Carolina 2006 1st D'iagle Harp 1Key Cascade Mandolin Preston, Rex Bath, United Kingdom 2009 3rd Weber Custom "F" Yellowstone fiddle Pritchard, D. J. Valley Center, KS 1976 3rd n/a
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Includes ALL championships hosted by WVA including the National Old Time Banjo Championship and the National Tut Taylor Dobro Championship
WINNER FROM YEAR PLACED PRIZE INSTRUMENT (LAST NAME, FIRST NAME) fiddle Pritchard, Jeff Wichita, KS 1987 3rd n/a fiddle Pritchard, Jeff Wichita, KS 1983 1st $200 Cash fiddle Pritchard, Jeff Wichita, KS 1982 2nd $175 Cash fiddle Pritchard, Jeff Valley Center, KS 1977 2nd $175 Cash fiddle Pritchard, Jeff Valley Center, KS 1975 1st Adrian Parks Bluegrass Fiddle fiddle Pritchard, Jeff Valley Center, KS 1973 1st n/a fiddle Pritchard, Paul Valley Center, KS 1974 2nd n/a Finger Style Proctor, Chris Utah 1982 1st Mossman Winter Wheat Special Mandolin Provenza, Charlie Colorado 2000 2nd Collings MT2 Mandolin Provenza, Charlie Colorado 1988 1st Kemnitzer, Michael Nuggett Mandolin Provenza, Charlie Colorado 1986 3rd n/a Mandolin Provenza, Charlie Colorado 1985 2nd n/a H.Dulcimer Pultorak, Nate Joliet, IL 2013 3rd Huddleson UL400C H.Dulcimer Pultorak, Nate Joliet, IL 2012 2nd Cloud Nine 17/16/8
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Includes ALL championships hosted by WVA including the National Old Time Banjo Championship and the National Tut Taylor Dobro Championship
WINNER FROM YEAR PLACED PRIZE INSTRUMENT (LAST NAME, FIRST NAME)
fiddle Ralph, Mark Kentucky 1982 1st $200 Cash B. Banjo Ramsey, John Colorado 1980 3rd Ome Triple X Deluxe Mandolin Ramsey, Jordan Boulder, CO 2016 1st Ellis F5 Special Mandolin Raum, Matt Tennessee 2004 3rd Weber Yellowstone "F" Mandolin Raum, Matt Tennessee 2002 3rd Triggs A-5 Finger Style Rector, Steve Kentucky 1995 2nd Martin OM-28 Custome Finger Style Reeder, Kyle Alma, KY 2008 2nd Gallagher Steve Rector Model Finger Style Reeder, Kyle Kentucky 2004 3rd Gallagher GA-70 H.Dulcimer Regier, Ben Newton, Kansas 2001 1st Huddleson UL300C autoharp Reid, Harvey Maryland 1982 2nd O.Schmidt Centurian 15 chord Finger Style Reid, Harvey Maryland 1981 1st Hoffman Special autoharp Reilly, Lucille Denver, CO 2010 1st D'Aigle Cascade SP 2-key autoharp Reilly, Lucille Colorado 2003 1st Orthey -Patsey Stoneman Model H.Dulcimer Reilly, Lucille Colorado 1997 1st MasterWorks R Cook Edition autoharp Reilly, Lucille New Jersey 1995 1st Orthy Dulciharp autoharp Reilly, Lucille Basking Ridge, NJ 1994 3rd O.Scmidt OS12CN21 H.Dulcimer Reilly, Lucille New Jersey 1991 2nd R L Tack 15/15 H.Dulcimer Reilly, Lucille New Jersey 1981 2nd Round WVA Special Flat Pick Renz, Jim Missouri 1981 3rd Mossman Winter Wheat Spec. fiddle Reser, Bill OK 1973 3rd n/a Mtn.Dulcimer Reynolds, Keith Labette City, KS 2017 2nd McSpadden 6FHWRE Baritone H.Dulcimer Rhoads, Mary F. Pennsylvania 1977 2nd Prinz, Harvey 12/11 Performer Zebra Finger Style Richter, Brad Arizona 1999 1st Taylor W-14c Finger Style Richter, Brad Arizona 1998 2nd Gallagher Ragtime Special H.Dulcimer Roberts, Amanda Dayton, OH 2017 1st R Cook CBWXR7 Mandolin Roe, Brian Hasty, CO 2007 3rd BRW FT-MS Mandolin Roe, Brian Hasty, CO 2006 2nd Collings, MF Custom Mtn.Dulcimer Rogers, Erin Concordia, KS 2004 1st McSpadden Koa 4FHKK Flat Pick Rogers, Randy Texas 1990 1st Taylor Dan Crary Sign. Mandolin Rorex, Robin Maryland 1994 1st Davis D-5 Finger Style Ross, Don Canada 1996 1st Martin Vintage OM28VR Finger Style Ross, Don Canada 1988 1st Larrivee Deluxe Finger Style Ross, Don Canada 1987 3rd Gruhn D-60 Mtn.Dulcimer Rowe, Lee Tennessee 1999 1st McSpadden FM12KR Custom Mtn.Dulcimer Rubert, Kim Colorado 1988 2nd McSpadden Deluxe Finger Style Rubin, Eddie Georgia 1996 3rd Gallagher Custom Ragtime Finger Style Russell, William "Bill" Washington, MI 2018 3rd Taylor K14ce-BE Flat Pick Ruth, Jim Missouri 1972 3rd n/a
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Includes ALL championships hosted by WVA including the National Old Time Banjo Championship and the National Tut Taylor Dobro Championship
WINNER FROM YEAR PLACED PRIZE INSTRUMENT (LAST NAME, FIRST NAME)
Mtn.Dulcimer Samsel, Nathaniel Clarksville, GA 2013 2nd McSpadden 6FHWSB Mtn.Dulcimer Samsel, Nathaniel Clarksville, GA 2011 3rd McSpadden 4FGCS fiddle Schlender, James Bozeman, MT 2009 2nd Simon Heinrich Gill Model 62 fiddle Schlender, James Bozeman, MT 2007 3rd $250 fiddle Schlender, James Bozeman, MT 2006 2nd Guerneri Kochanski 1741 Model OT Banjo Schmidt, Bill Baltimore, MD 1979 2nd n/a H.Dulcimer Schmidt, Carl Missouri 1997 3rd Round XRD3 H.Dulcimer Schmidt, Judy Missouri 1993 1st MasterWorks R Cook Edition Mandolin Schmidt, Scott Oklahoma 2002 1st Webber Yellowstone "F" Mandolin Schmidt, Scott Oklahoma 2001 3rd Weber Yellowstone "F" Mtn.Dulcimer Schnaufer, David Texas 1976 1st Tut Taylor Tennessee Model autoharp Schroeder, Tom Kansas City, Missouri 1992 1st Orthey Mary Lou Sig.Model autoharp Schroeder, Tom Missouri 1990 2nd O.Schmidt Proffesional Series autoharp Schroeder, Tom Kansas City, MO 1986 3rd cash autoharp Schroeder, Tom Kansas City, MO 1985 1st Bob Tayler, Clapping Trees autoharp Schroeder, Tom Kansas City, MO 1984 3rd O.Schmidt Centurion 15 chord Mtn.Dulcimer Schultes, Jonathan Tulsa, OK 2015 1st McSpadden 4FHKK Koa Mtn.Dulcimer Schultes, Jonathan Tulsa, OK 2014 2nd McSpadden 6FHWSB Baritone autoharp Schuman, Martin Gainesville, FL 1981 1st O. Schmidt Centurion 15 Custom autoharp Scott, Betty Dallas, TX 2016 1st d'Aigle Cascade G-D Diatonic autoharp Scott, Betty Dallas, Texas 2009 1st D'Aigle Cascade 2-key GD autoharp Scott, Betty Dallas, TX 2008 3rd Oscar Schmidt OS45CE fiddle Scott, Regina Tulsa, OK 2017 3rd Jarek Koscielny Fiddle fiddle Scott, Regina Tulsa, OK 2015 3rd Heinrich Gill #54 B. Banjo Scroggins, Jeff New Mexico 2006 2nd Deering Gold Plated Calico B. Banjo Scroggins, Jeff Texas 1989 1st Deering Golden Era B. Banjo Scroggins, Jeff Texas 1988 3rd Ome Monarch Deluxe Mandolin Setiawan, Ethan Middlebury, IN 2014 1st Clark F5 Mandolin Severin, Heidi Oregon 2002 2nd Collings MT2 Finger Style Sganga, Mark Oakland, NJ 2009 1st Gallagher GA-55 Flat Pick Shadd, Allen Lake Wylie, SC 2013 1st Collings Winfield Model Flat Pick Shadd, Allen Lake Wylie, SC 2012 2nd Martin D. Tyminski D-28 Flatpick Shadd, Allen Lake Wylie, SC 2011 3rd Martin D-42 Custom Flat Pick Shadd, Allen Lake Wylie, SC 2010 2nd Martin DCPA1 Flat Pick Shadd, Allen Fort Mill, SC 2008 2nd Martin WVFest D-21 Special Flat Pick Shadd, Allen Florida 2006 2nd Martin D-42 Custom Flat Pick Shadd, Allen Florida 1997 1st Collings D2H Flat Pick Shadd, Allen Florida 1996 2nd Santa Cruz Tony Rice Model Mandolin Shafer, John Peyton "JP" Woodway, TX 2013 3rd Weber Yellowstone "F" Flat Pick Shafer, Robert West Virginia 2000 1st Martin 12 fret 000-28VS Flat Pick Shafer, Robert West Virginia 1991 2nd Taylor Dan Crary Sign. Mandolin Shafer, Robert West Virginia 1984 3rd n/a Flat Pick Shafer, Robert West Virginia 1983 1st Gallagher G72 Special fiddle Shaw, Jason Lincoln, NE 2018 1st Roman Glowski Fiddle + case & bow Flatpick Shaw, Jason Lincoln, NE 2018 2nd Martin D-41 Custom Flatpick Shaw, Jason Lincoln, NE 2017 2nd Collings Winfield Model
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Includes ALL championships hosted by WVA including the National Old Time Banjo Championship and the National Tut Taylor Dobro Championship
WINNER FROM YEAR PLACED PRIZE INSTRUMENT (LAST NAME, FIRST NAME)
Flatpick Shaw, Jason Lincoln, NE 2016 2nd Martin D-222 Special fiddle Shaw, Jason Lincoln, NE 2015 2nd Heinrich Gill "monza" fiddle Shaw, Jason Lincoln, NE 2014 2nd Akos Balazs Flat Pick Shaw, Jason Lincoln, NE 2010 1st Collings Winfield Model fiddle Shaw, Jason Lincoln, NE 2008 1st Jan Dvorak Sig. Model 35 Flat Pick Shaw, Jason Lincoln, NE 2004 1st Collings Winfield Model Flat Pick Shaw, Jason Lincoln, NE 2003 3rd Taylor PS-10 fiddle Shaw, Jason Lincoln, NE 2002 2nd Leon Rus model 250 fiddle Shaw, Jason Lincoln, NE 2001 3rd Leon Rus model 250 fiddle Shaw, Jason Lincoln, NE 1998 2nd $175 Flat Pick Shaw, Jason Lincoln, NE 1993 1st Martin HD-282R Custom fiddle Shaw, Jason Lincoln, NE 1991 1st Sam Ray Compton, Jr fiddle Shaw, Jason Lincoln, NE 1990 3rd n/a Flatpick Shaw, John Lincoln, NE 2015 3rd Gallagher G-70 Special fiddle Shaw, John Lincoln, NE 2011 1st Jon Juzek #172 fiddle Shaw, John Lincoln, NE 2008 3rd Simon Nandor Violin Model 520 Flat Pick Shaw, John Lincoln, NE 1992 1st Martin HD-28 B. Banjo Shell, Sonia California 1993 2nd Ome Silver Monarch Flat Pick Shelton, Don Illinois 1981 2nd Hoffman Series III Spec. Mtn.Dulcimer Shull, Michael South Carolina 2012 3rd McSpadden 4FGCS Mtn.Dulcimer Shull, Michael South Carolina 2002 2nd McSpadden D Schnaufer Sig. Mtn.Dulcimer Shull, Michael South Carolina 1999 3rd McSpadden Standard H.Dulcimer Simek, Tim Seymour, TN 2011 1st MasterWorks R Cook Edition Mtn.Dulcimer Simek, Tim Seymour, TN 1993 1st McSpadden FM12KR Custom Mtn.Dulcimer Simek, Tim Seymour, TN 1989 3rd McSpadden M12W Special Flat Pick Smart, Joe Washington 2005 1st Collings Winfield Model fiddle Smiley, Olivia Greensburg, IN 2005 2nd Heinrich Gill fiddle Smiley, Olivia Greensburg, IN 2004 2nd Sam Ray Compton, Jr Flat Pick Smith, Al Georgia 1983 3rd Hoffman Special Finger Style Smith, Doug Portland, OR 2006 1st Larrivee LV-10 Finger Style Smith, Doug Portland, OR 2005 3rd Taylor W-14ce autoharp Smith, Drew New Jersey 2000 1st Fladmark Gospel Model autoharp Smith, Drew Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 1997 3rd O.Schmidt OS120CN21 autoharp Smith, Drew Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 1988 2nd O.Schmidt Ozark 15 chord autoharp Smith, Drew Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 1986 2nd cash autoharp Smith, Drew Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 1984 1st O.Schmidt Festival Diatonic autoharp Smith, Jo Ann Bartlesville, OK 2013 1st d'Aigle Cascade G-D Diatonic autoharp Smith, Jo Ann Bartlesville, OK 1999 1st Fladmark Gospel Model Finger Style Smith, Julian Georgia 2000 2nd Taylor W-14c Flat Pick Smith, Kenny Tennessee 1994 3rd Taylor Dan Crary Sign. Flat Pick Smith, Kenny Tennessee 1993 2nd Gallagher Custom 72 Special Flat Pick Smith, Kenny Tennessee 1992 3rd Taylor Dan Crary Sign. Finger Style Smith, Richard Tennessee 2001 1st Larrivee LV-10 B. Banjo Smith, Sonny New Market, TN 2013 2nd Deering Gold Plated Deluxe B. Banjo Smith, Sonny New Market, TN 2009 3rd Derring Sierra model B. Banjo Smith, Sonny New Market, TN 2008 2nd Deering Silver Calico B. Banjo Smith, Sonny New Market, TN 1998 1st Ome Megatone B. Banjo Smith, Sonny Sevierville, TN 1997 2nd Ome Megatone Magician
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Includes ALL championships hosted by WVA including the National Old Time Banjo Championship and the National Tut Taylor Dobro Championship
WINNER FROM YEAR PLACED PRIZE INSTRUMENT (LAST NAME, FIRST NAME)
B. Banjo Smith, Sonny Texas 1992 3rd Deering Deluxe Mtn.Dulcimer Smith, Steve North Carolina 1986 2nd McSpadden Special Mtn.Dulcimer Smith, Steve Oklahoma 1985 1st McSpadden Custom H.Dulcimer Smith, Steve Oklahoma 1984 1st Round XRD H.Dulcimer Smith, Steve Oklahoma 1983 2nd Prinz, Harvey Special Edition fiddle Smith, Ted Placerville, CA 1978 3rd $125 Cash Mandolin Smith, Ted California 1978 3rd n/a B. Banjo Smith, Trevor Austin, TX 2018 3rd Nechville Renasaunce Vintage Banjo autoharp Smith, Will Charlottesville, VA 1983 2nd O.Schmidt Centurian 15 chord B. Banjo Snider, Mike Tennessee 1983 1st Imperial Special fiddle Sommers, John Colorado 1973 2nd n/a Mtn.Dulcimer Songe, Wendy Tulsa, OK 2018 1st McSpadden 4FHKK Koa Mtn.Dulcimer Songe, Wendy Tulsa, OK 2016 3rd McSpadden 4FGCR 3/4 size Mtn.Dulcimer Sosman, Gib Kansas 1989 1st McSpadden FM12KK Custom Mtn.Dulcimer Sosman, Gib Kansas 1987 2nd McSpadden Special Mtn.Dulcimer Sosman, Gib Kansas 1982 3rd McSpadden Standard Finger Style Sparks, Tim Minnesota 1993 1st Taylor 812-C Deluxe Finger Style Standefer, John Washington 2002 1st Larrivee LV-10 autoharp Stanwood, Michael Lafayette, CO 2011 2nd d'Aigle Cascade Super Single autoharp Stanwood, Michael Lafayette, CO 2011 2nd Evoharp Legacy 21 autoharp Stanwood, Michael Lafayette, CO 2010 2nd Evoharp Legacy 21 autoharp Stanwood, Michael Colorado 2006 3rd Oscar Schmidt Flat Pick Star, Orrin Massachusetts 1976 1st Mossman Flint Hills Mandolin Star, Orrin Massachusetts 1976 2nd n/a B. Banjo Stephens, Jeremy Danville, VA 2010 3rd Deering Deluxe B. Banjo Stephenson, Kurt Dyersberg, TN 2010 1st Ome Gold Odyssey Megatone B. Banjo Stewart, Weston Anderson, AL 2011 1st OME Southern Cross HG50 autoharp Stiles, Ivan Pheonixville, PA 1991 1st Orthey Mary Lou Sig.Model autoharp Stiles, Ivan Pennsylvania 1990 3rd O.Schmidt Proffesional Series autoharp Stiles, Ivan Pennsylvania 1989 2nd O Schmidt Centuron 15 chord autoharp Stiles, Ivan Pheonixville, PA 1987 3rd O.Schmidt Wildwood Flower autoharp Stivers, Kay Colorado 2005 3rd Oscar Schmidt B. Banjo Sumner, Mike Interlochen, MI 2007 1st Ome Megatone B. Banjo Sumner, Mike Interlochen, MI 2001 1st Ome Megatone B. Banjo Sumner, Mike Interlochen, MI 2000 2nd Deering Gold Plated Calico H.Dulcimer Sutch, Adam Daisytown, PA 2009 2nd Cloud Nine 17/16/8 H.Dulcimer Sutch, Adam Daisytown, PA 2008 3rd Cloud Nine 17/16/8 B. Banjo Swanner, Mike Tennessee 2000 3rd Deering Deluxe Mtn.Dulcimer Swanson, Len Georgetown, TX 2018 2nd McSpadden 6FHWRE Baritone
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Includes ALL championships hosted by WVA including the National Old Time Banjo Championship and the National Tut Taylor Dobro Championship
WINNER FROM YEAR PLACED PRIZE INSTRUMENT (LAST NAME, FIRST NAME)
Finger Style Tanaka, Akihiro Kyoto-shi, Japan 2010 1st Gallagher GA70 Custom Finger Style Tanaka, Akihiro Kyoto-Shi, Kyotofu, Japan 2009 2nd Larrivee LV10E Finger Style Taylor, Keith Salt Lake City, UT 2011 3rd Larrivee 000-60 Custom Finger Style Taylor, Keith Utah 2004 1st Taylor W-14ce Mandolin Thile, Chris California 1993 1st Davis D-5 Finger Style Thomas, Matt Virginia Beach, VA 2017 3rd Larrivee LV-10E Deluxe Mandolin Thompson, Myles Hendersonville, TN 2015 2nd Collings MF5 Custom Finger Style Thompson, Tim Hendersonville, TN 2008 1st Larrivee LV-10E Finger Style Thompson, Tim Hendersonville, TN 2007 2nd Triggs Flattop Guitar Mandolin Thompson, Travis Colorado 2003 1st Weber Yellowstone "F" Mtn.Dulcimer Thornton, Aaron Carriere, MS 2009 3rd McSpadden 4FGCS Mtn.Dulcimer Thornton, Aaron Long Beach, MS 2008 2nd McSpadden 6FHCRB Mtn.Dulcimer Thornton, Aaron Carriere, MS 2007 3rd McSpadden 4FGCS H.Dulcimer Thum, Rick Missouri 1995 3rd Round XRD3 Mtn.Dulcimer Tindle, Mark Oklahoma 1998 3rd McSpadden Standard Mtn.Dulcimer Tindle, Mark Colorado 1991 1st McSpadden FM12KR Custom Mtn.Dulcimer Tindle, Mark Colorado 1990 2nd McSpadden GCC Special Mtn.Dulcimer Tindle, Mark Oklahoma 1986 1st McSpadden Custom Mtn.Dulcimer Tindle, Mark Oklahoma 1984 3rd McSpadden M12 Special Finger Style Toyoda, Shohei Japan 2013 3rd Triggs Flattop Guitar Flat Pick Trapp, Bobby Oklahoma 1985 3rd Santa Cruze Dreadnaught Special Dobro Tripp, Bob Kansas City, MO 1976 3rd n/a Flat Pick Troxel, Jeff Wyoming 2003 1st Collings Winfield Model Finger Style Tsukamoto, Hiroya Woodside, NY 2018 2nd Larrivee OV-10E Deluxe B. Banjo Tuttle, Kyle Nashville, TN 2017 1st Ome Megatone Bluegrass Banjo B. Banjo Tuttle, Kyle Nashville, TN 2015 2nd Deering Calico banjo Tuttle, Kyle Nashville, TN 2013 3rd Deering Eagle II banjo Tuttle, Kyle Nashville, TN 2012 2nd Gold Deering Deluxe Custom fiddle Tydings, Erin Broken Arrow, OK 2003 3rd $150 cash
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Includes ALL championships hosted by WVA including the National Old Time Banjo Championship and the National Tut Taylor Dobro Championship
WINNER FROM YEAR PLACED PRIZE INSTRUMENT (LAST NAME, FIRST NAME)
autoharp Usher, Alex Missouri 2004 1st D'iagle Harp autoharp Usher, Alex Missouri 2003 3rd Oscar Schmidt OS120CN21 autoharp Usher, Alex Missouri 2002 3rd Oscar Schmidt OS73C21 autoharp Usher, Alex Missouri 2001 2nd O.Schmidt OS120CN21 autoharp Usher, Alex Missouri 1999 3rd Cash -- $150 autoharp Usher, Alex Webster Grove, MO 1996 3rd O.Schmidt OS120CN21 autoharp Usher, Alex Webster Grove, MO 1993 3rd O. Schmidt Proffesional Series
fiddle Van Houten, Gretchen Albuquerquie, NM 1992 1st Sam Ray Compton, Jr fiddle Van Houten, Gretchen Belen, NM 1989 2nd n/a H.Dulcimer Venegoni, Joseph Missouri 1984 2nd Prinz, Harvey Custom B. Banjo Vestal, Scott Texas 1979 2nd n/a fiddle Vick, Wanda Montevallo, AL 1980 1st $200 Cash Finger Style Volan, Phil Colorado 2002 2nd Gallagher GA-70 H.Dulcimer Von Feldt, Ernie Wichita, KS 1986 3rd Prinz, Harvey Special Edition H.Dulcimer Von Feldt, Ernie Wichita, KS 1985 3rd London, Dale Special fiddle Vornbrock, Betty Austin, TX 1985 2nd $175 Cash
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Includes ALL championships hosted by WVA including the National Old Time Banjo Championship and the National Tut Taylor Dobro Championship
WINNER FROM YEAR PLACED PRIZE INSTRUMENT (LAST NAME, FIRST NAME)
H.Dulcimer Wachtler, Sam Colorado Springs, CO 2011 3rd Cloud Nine 17/16/8 H.Dulcimer Wachtler, Sam Daisytown, PA 2010 3rd Huddleson UL400C H.Dulcimer Wachtler, Sam Colorado Springs, CO 2007 2nd Huddleson UL400C fiddle Wackerly, Gary Oklahoma 1975 3rd n/a B. Banjo Waddington, Ethan Regent, ND 2009 2nd Deering Terry Baucom Model H.Dulcimer Wade, Mark Ohio 1998 1st MasterWorks R Cook Edition H.Dulcimer Wade, Mark Ohio 1997 2nd R.L. Tack 15/15 Finger Style Wagner, Craig Kentucky 1996 2nd Taylor GA 814-C autoharp Wall, Ron Goodlettesville, TN 1994 1st Fladmark Gospel fiddle Wallace, Brook Burleson, TX 2007 1st Simon Nandor Violin B. Banjo Walton, Allan Virginia 1978 3rd n/a fiddle Ward, Bill Branson, MO 1987 1st Sam Ray Compton, Jr fiddle Ward, Bill Branson, MO 1982 3rd $125 Cash H.Dulcimer Warren, Bruce Arkansas 1979 1st Prinz, Harvey 12/11 Performer autoharp Weeks, Hal Denver, CO 2018 2nd d'Aigle Cascade Diatonic G-D B. Banjo Wells, Ted Idaho 1989 3rd Deering Deluxe B. Banjo Welty, Eric Argyle, TX 2017 2nd Deering Calico B. Banjo Welty, Eric Argyle, TX 2016 3rd Deering Eagle II B. Banjo Welty, Eric Tennessee 1993 1st Deering Golden Era B. Banjo Welty, Eric North Carolina 1991 3rd Deering Deluxe B. Banjo Welty, Eric North Carolina 1990 3rd Deering Deluxe Finger Style Werts, Kelly Kansas 1992 3rd Martin Custom D-16H Finger Style Werts, Kelly Kansas 1990 3rd Arnold 00M-29 Jumbo Mandolin Westfall, Bob Texas 1983 3rd WVA cash H.Dulcimer Wey, Bob New York 1977 1st Prinz, Harvey 12/11 Performer B. Banjo Wheat, John Indiana 1987 2nd Ome Columbine fiddle Wheeler, Alena Baltimore, MD 2010 2nd Stephan Petrov Superior Model of Bulgaria Flat Pick Whitehead, Mike Tennessee 1994 1st Collings D2H fiddle Whittinghill, Joel Fordsville, KY 1997 3rd $150 Mandolin Whittinghill, Joel Kentucky 1997 3rd n/a autoharp Wiethop, Dan Missouri 1982 3rd O.Schmidt Centurian 15 chord Mtn.Dulcimer Wilkinson, Randy California 1978 1st McSpadden Dulcimer B. Banjo Williams, Dwight Nebraska 1975 2nd n/a Mandolin Willoughby, Craig North Carolina 1978 2nd n/a Mandolin Willoughby, Craig North Carolina 1977 3rd n/a fiddle Willoughby, Murry Asville, NC 1978 1st $200 Cash fiddle Wilson, Andrew Spokane Valley, WA 2012 1st E. Wilfer Violin Finger Style Wilson, Jack Elk Grove Village, IL 2016 1st Bourgeois OMC Soloist Finger Style Wilson, Jack Elk Grove Village, IL 2015 2nd Larrivee LV-10E Deluxe Mandolin Wingate, Matt Alabama 2003 3rd Triggs F-5 Mandolin Winship, Ben Idaho 1989 2nd n/a fiddle Wong, Sandra New Mexico 1998 3rd $150 Mandolin Wood, Andy Tennessee 1997 2nd n/a B. Banjo Wood, Charles South Carolina 2006 1st Ome Megatone B. Banjo Wood, Charles South Carolina 2005 3rd Deering Black Diamond B. Banjo Wood, Charles South Carolina 1999 1st Deering Gold Plated Calico
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Includes ALL championships hosted by WVA including the National Old Time Banjo Championship and the National Tut Taylor Dobro Championship
WINNER FROM YEAR PLACED PRIZE INSTRUMENT (LAST NAME, FIRST NAME)
Mtn.Dulcimer Worden, Daniel Kremmling, CO 2015 3rd McSpadden 4FGCR 3/4 size B. Banjo Workman, Jake Draper, UT 2011 2nd Deering Eagle II B. Banjo Workman, Jake Draper, UT 2010 2nd Deering Terry Baucom Model Mandolin Wren, Garrett Takoma Park, MD 2015 3rd Clark F5 Flatpick Wright, Adam Goodlettsville, TN 2017 3rd Gallagher G-55 Special Flat Pick Wright, Adam Tennessee 2012 3rd Gallagher J.Hurst model Flat Pick Wright, Adam Tennessee 2001 1st Collings D2H Mandolin Wright, Adam Kentucky 1998 3rd n/a Mtn.Dulcimer Wright, Frank Lloyd Tennessee 2000 1st McSpadden FM12KR Custom
H.Dulcimer Xiannian, Xiao New York 2002 2nd Huddleson UL400C
H.Dulcimer Yoder, Ted North Webster, IN 2010 1st MasterWorks R Cook Edition autoharp Young, Stephen California 1989 1st Orthy 21 chord Liberty model Finger Style Youngman, David Hillsdale, MI 2015 1st Bourgeous OMC Solo Finger Style Youngman, David Hillsdale, MI 2014 3rd Triggs Flattop Guitar
Mtn.Dulcimer Zanetti, Nina Guilderland, NY 2008 1st McSpadden Koa 4FHKK H.Dulcimer Zbiral-Teller, Max Illinois 2005 1st MasterWorks R Cook Edition Mandolin Zenkl, Radim California 1992 1st Davis D-5 Mandolin Zenkl, Radim California 1990 3rd n/a H.Dulcimer Zhang, Wenzhou Fredonia, NY 2008 1st Huddleson UL400C H.Dulcimer Ziaie, Ben Texas 1984 3rd London, Dale Custom H.Dulcimer Zombola, Randy Colorado 1988 1st R Cook Winfield Edition H.Dulcimer Zombola, Randy Colorado 1987 2nd R Cook Winfield Edition H.Dulcimer Zombola, Randy Colorado 1985 2nd Round Special H.Dulcimer Zombola, Randy Colorado 1982 3rd Pearse, John Breezy Ridge fiddle Zonn, Andrea Nashville, TN 1988 1st Sam Ray Compton, Jr fiddle Zonn, Andrea Urbana, IL 1984 3rd $125 Cash
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