Deer Creek Fiddlers' Convention

Deer Creek Fiddlers' Convention Now 2 separate events: Virtual Deer Creek in the spring, In-Person in the summer! Band and individual categories.

July 8, 2023 at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, MD 21157

2023 Prizes include:
* Guitar from Eastman
* Mandolin from Eastman
* Banjo from Gold Tone
* Refurbished Nipon fiddle by luthier Thomas Precht
* CASH

Bluegrass, old-time, Celtic music competition, Southern Appalachian clog dance competition. Registration starts at 9 AM; Competition begins at 10 AM

Now part of the Common Gr

ound on the Hill Roots Music & Arts Festival! Competition registration includes access to all Festival events. https://www.commongroundonthehill.org/competitions/deer-creek-fiddlers-convention-contest

Sponsored by Eastman Instruments, Gold Tone, Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival, Carroll County Arts Council, and Maryland State Arts Council.

03/03/2025

Sharpen that pencil - now accepting submissions for the Common Ground on the Hill Acoustic Roots Songwriting Contest! Proceeds benefit Traditions Week scholarships.

02/25/2025

THIS SATURDAY 3/1 at 7:30 PM: Professor Louie & the Crowmatix - "Roots Music Royalty" (Bill Hurley) and "Killer Americana to the Max" (Midwest Record). Blues, Americana and roots music that stretches into rock ‘n roll, folk and gospel.

02/19/2025

Join us in supporting musicians impacted by Hurricane Helene. You could win a gorgeous quilt using materials from clothing designed for Grammy-winning musician Sierra Ferrell. Raffle deadline: FRI, Feb. 21 at midnight!

02/13/2025

Next concert: 5-time Grammy Nominee Professor Louie & the Crowmatix on Mar. 1. Next jam: Wed., Feb. 19. Spring workshops announced! AND get ready for Traditions Weeks info, coming soon!

Common Ground on the Hill is proud to be administrators for this raffle in benefit of musicians who lost their homes and...
02/07/2025

Common Ground on the Hill is proud to be administrators for this raffle in benefit of musicians who lost their homes and instruments as a result of the devastating floods from Hurricane Helene! Clothing designer Constance McCardle and quilt maker Brenda Bobbitt used vintage materials from McCardle's designs for Grammy-winning musician Sierra Ferrell to create this stunning 70" x 58" quilt.

Do you love Sierra Ferrell, winner of FOUR 2025 GRAMMYs? Do you love quilts? Then you'll want to adorn your home/bed/couch with artwork worn at the Grand Ole Opry! Show your love for Appalachian music and beautiful quilts while donating to a great cause. All funds received through the raffle (includ...

01/30/2025

1st Wednesday Jams are back! Join us on Feb. 5, 7-9 pm at the Carroll Arts Center. Celtic, bluegrass/old-time and blues/folk jams. All are welcome!

01/28/2025

Don't miss 2024 Canadian Folk Music Awards Ensemble of the Year: Genticorum THIS Saturday, Carroll Arts Center in Westminster. Quebecois trad: what you get when you mix Celtic and old-time with a dash of Canadian flavor - the result is MAGIC!

01/17/2025

The joyful sound of Genticorum comes to Westminster, melding Celtic, French and Indigenous influences - this music will sweep you away!

01/11/2025

The next FREE JAM is coming up on Wednesday, Jan. 15! Large group bluegrass/old-time/blues/folk jam at St. Paul's UCC in Westminster. Come jam with us!

01/09/2025

3 spectacular concerts coming up: Feb 1 - Genticorum, Quebecois roots music; Mar. 1 - Professor Louie & the Crowmatix, award-winning blues/Americana; Apr. 5 - Nicolas Carter - masterful Paraguayan harp. Get all the details!

12/28/2024

The End (of the Year) is Coming! ⌛️🎉

12/14/2024

Reminder: The final 3rd Wednesday Jam of 2024 is Dec. 18 at St. Paul's UCC in Westminster!

12/13/2024

Step back from mall madness with Common Ground on the Hill & THREE Walt Michael & Co. Holiday Concerts, featuring Harry Orlove, Michael G. Ronstadt, Jon Simmons and Tom Wetmore!

12/03/2024

The 1st Wednesday Jam on Dec. 4 Jam has been CANCELLED for the Festival of Wreaths & Gallery of Gifts.

11/27/2024

Grammy-nominated, described as “an absolute master” (No Depression), Bruce Molsky transports audiences to another time and place. Catch the remarkable versatile fiddle virtuoso / multi-instrumentalist in concert on Fri, Dec. 6 in Baltimore!

11/18/2024

FREE large group bluegrass/old-time/blues/folk jam at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Westminster. All skill levels, all instruments, all ages welcome - including singers and listeners!

11/15/2024

Make December a magical time with music: Bruce Molsky (Dec. 6 in Baltimore) and THREE concerts with Walt Michael & Co. (Dec. 20 Westminster, 21 Baltimore & 22 Savage)! Get all the details inside!

11/11/2024

The Seldom Scene is SOLD OUT, but great concerts are coming up throughout December: Bruce Molsky (Dec. 6), and THREE holiday concerts w Walt Michael & Co. (Dec. 20, 21 & 22)!

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2 College Hill
Westminster, MD
21157

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