Come rain or shine, the Old Fiddler's Reunion is held annually on the last Friday in May . Known nationally, the Athens Old Fiddler's Reunion is one of the oldest in the country that has run continuously. Beginning early on Friday morning, pickin' and fiddlin' takes place all around the downtown square.
Groups of people crowd around to listen while the players practice before the contest.
Everyone gathers for the Fiddler's Contest, which is broken down into five divisions. Under 65, and 19 to 30. Under 18 for the ladies divisions. The Grand Champion is the winner of a play-off between the winners of each division. Later in the evening, a professional country western band plays for the street dance.