Colorado Oldtime Fiddlers’ Association

Welcome! The Colorado Oldtime Fiddlers’ Association (COTFA) is dedicated to promoting and preserving the traditional American art form of old-time fiddling. We sponsor and support fiddle contests across Colorado, including the Colorado Fiddle Championships; provide fiddle and guitar workshops; sponsor square dances; hold jam sessions; and support community outreach programs, including the El Sistema music program.

Due to a number of circumstances beyond our control, COTFA has made the difficult decision to POSTPONE (not cancel!) the 19th Annual Colorado Fiddle Championships at the National Western Stock Show (originally scheduled for January 8-9, 2022.) In partnership with the National Western Stock Show, and all of our 2022 judges and staff, we are working hard to find a new date and will announce here as soon as it is confirmed. If you have any questions, please reach out to Erin at erinb.cotfa@gmail.com.

Please help support fiddling in Colorado by becoming a member!

 You can donate year round through Colorado Gives.