Ahoy, banjo buccaneers! Show us yer strings and yer sass at the Dueling Banjos Contest!
Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 1530 - 1830
Ahoy, banjo buccaneers! Show us yer strings and yer sass at the Dueling Banjos Contest!
Halloween Event Summary: Dueling Banjos Contest at Jiggs Landing
Get ready for a toe-tappin', string-slappin', costume-clashin' showdown at the Dueling Banjos Contest, hosted by the Bluegrass Pirates
Dueling Banjos Contest
Hosted by the Bluegrass Pirates Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | 3:30-6:30 PM | Jiggs Landing
Get ready for a toe-tappin', string-slappin', costume-clashin' showdown! Join us for an afternoon of music, nostalgia, and mischief on the swampy stage of Jiggs Landing.
1. Contest Structure and Scoring
Participants will be judged by a panel of three experts: two pirate musicians and one local historian. Points will be awarded in the following categories:
Category Points
Live performance on banjo or string instrument 1-10
Costume inspired by Deliverance characters 1-5
Use of a vintage instrument (pre-1980) 1-5
1972-era memorabilia (e.g., posters, vinyl, props) 1-5
Overall performance flair and crowd reaction 1-5
Location: Jiggs Landing stage area
Setup Includes:
Stage with mics and seating
Memorabilia display table
2. Costume and Memorabilia Encouragement
Bonus points for dressing as Deliverance characters (Drew, Bobby, banjo boy, etc.)
3. Props encouraged: 1970s camping gear, vintage radios, movie posters, old canoe
4. Prizes and Announcements
Grand Prize: $100 cash
Weekend stay at Jiggs Landing (subject to availability; blackout dates apply)
Runner-Up Prizes:
Free boat tour, Jiggs Landing merch. Drink vouchers
Winner Announced Early with a pirate-style toast!
Category: Arts | Performing Arts | Music
Halloween Event Summary: Dueling Banjos Contest at Jiggs Landing
Get ready for a toe-tappin', string-slappin', costume-clashin' showdown at the Dueling Banjos Contest, hosted by the Bluegrass Pirates
Dueling Banjos Contest
Hosted by the Bluegrass Pirates Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | 3:30-6:30 PM | Jiggs Landing
Get ready for a toe-tappin', string-slappin', costume-clashin' showdown! Join us for an afternoon of music, nostalgia, and mischief on the swampy stage of Jiggs Landing.
1. Contest Structure and Scoring
Participants will be judged by a panel of three experts: two pirate musicians and one local historian. Points will be awarded in the following categories:
Category Points
Live performance on banjo or string instrument 1-10
Costume inspired by Deliverance characters 1-5
Use of a vintage instrument (pre-1980) 1-5
1972-era memorabilia (e.g., posters, vinyl, props) 1-5
Overall performance flair and crowd reaction 1-5
Location: Jiggs Landing stage area
Setup Includes:
Stage with mics and seating
Memorabilia display table
2. Costume and Memorabilia Encouragement
Bonus points for dressing as Deliverance characters (Drew, Bobby, banjo boy, etc.)
3. Props encouraged: 1970s camping gear, vintage radios, movie posters, old canoe
4. Prizes and Announcements
Grand Prize: $100 cash
Weekend stay at Jiggs Landing (subject to availability; blackout dates apply)
Runner-Up Prizes:
Free boat tour, Jiggs Landing merch. Drink vouchers
Winner Announced Early with a pirate-style toast!
Category: Arts | Performing Arts | Music
Starting Price Per Person
Free
Other Information
Where
Jiggs Landing
6106 63rd Street East
Bradenton Florida 34203
United States
( Multi-Purpose Events Venue )
6106 63rd Street East
Bradenton Florida 34203
United States
( Multi-Purpose Events Venue )
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Event ID: 259615
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