Ahoy, banjo buccaneers! Show us yer strings and yer sass at the Dueling Banjos Contest!

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