2025 Fiddlers' Contest

Fiddle Contest

Grand Champion - Kat Schmidt, Des Moines

Runner-Up - Kirk Brandenberger, Keokuk

Senior Division

1^st – Kirk Brandenberger, Keokuk

2^nd – Michelle Bell, Ames

3^rd – Leon Johnson, Mitchellville

4^th – Bettie Swarts, Indianola

5^th – Billy Kearney, West Des Moines

Adult

1^st – Kat Schmidt, Des Moines

2^nd – Jennie Hargrove, Van Meter

3^rd – Sam Hall, Berryville, VA

4^th – Ben McClure, Des Moines

5^th – Lacey Partlow, Stuart

Youth (ages 13-17)

1^st – Ava Vaughn, Des Moines

2^nd – Kayla Gafford, Glenwood

3^rd – Afton Fincham, Ankeny

4^th – Olivia Vaughn, Des Moines

5^th – Eleanor Guerra, Johnston

Youth (ages 12 and under)

1^st – Isla Bowers, Des Moines

2^nd – James Lee, Clive

3^rd – Ellie Ryan, Carlisle

4^th – Blake Meyer, Wayland

5^th – Emery Fincham, Ankeny