Lea County Fair Fiddler's Contest
Lovington, Lea County, New Mexico. Fiddle contest; August.
Details
- Where
- 101 S Commercial St, Lovington, NM 88260. Directions
- When
- Last held August 8, 2026; next year’s date not yet stated.
- Getting there
- Lea County Fair & PRCA Rodeo, 101 S Commercial St, Lovington.
- Fees
- $10.00 entry fee for Fiddler's and Twin Fiddling; $10.00 for accompanist.
- Hours
- Fiddler's Jam Friday, August 7, 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.
- Walk-in or reserve
- Contestant registration begins at 12:00 noon on the day of the contest.
- Phone
- 575.396.8686
- Website
- leacountyfair.gov
- Managed by
- Lea County Fair & PRCA Rodeo.
Annual open fiddler's contest held on the Saturday of Lea County Fair & Rodeo week in the Yucca Building in Lovington, NM, with a Friday-evening Fiddler's Jam and awards by age group, twin fiddling, and accompanist categories.
Notable Events
- Mary McClure, who watched the contest as a youth, took it over in the early '80s. twistedrodeo.com
People
- Mary McClure, custodian, primary organizer and promoter of the contest (took it over in the early '80s).
- Ralph Wrinkle, founder of the contest; one-time Lea County sheriff dubbed The Singing Sheriff.