Colorado Old Time Fiddlers’ Association

Welcome! The Colorado Old Time Fiddlers’ Association (COTFA) is dedicated to fiddling of all kinds, with a special emphasis on contest (Texas Style) fiddling. We produce contests across Colorado, culminating in the Colorado Fiddle Championships at the National Western Stock Show, and provide workshops and other helpful programs for aspiring and veteran fiddlers in the Rocky Mountain Empire.

Upcoming Events

On Sunday, May 20th, COTFA is hosting a fiddle workshop, led by the renown Brittany Haas and Lauren Rious! For more information, or to register for this event, click here!

For the last week of June, the annual National Fiddlers’ Contest will be held in Weiser, Idaho. You can visit the contest’s official website for more information about this exciting event, or to register to participate!

July is shaping up to be a happening time for Colorado fiddlers! Two big contests, the annual Fiddlers Along the Arkansas in Canon City, and the Montrose Colorado Fiddle Contest are coming up soon! The Montrose Fiddle Contest is being held on Sunday the 24th, at the Montrose County Fairgrounds, while the Fiddlers Along the Arkansas begins on the 27th, and goes through the 29th. To learn more, or register for these contests, you can visit the official websites for the Montrose Fiddle Contest and Fiddlers Along the Arkansas!

Starting in July, the Magnolia Music Studio will be holding weekly Summer Music Day Camps! These exciting camps will be held between 9 o’clock and noon for five days, and culminate in a final performace by the campers on Friday afternoon. The camps will cover various musical styles, such as the fiddle, ukalele, harp, and vocals, and will be led by skilled and talented musicians such as Cody Stadelmeier, Dustin Hawks, and Alaina Bongers. These camps will fill up fast, so if you’re interested in signing up, or want to learn more, visit the Magnolia Music Studio website today!

Please check out our calendar for other events happening throughout Colorado!