The Grand North American Old-Time Fiddle Championship (GNA) has been held continuously since 1984, taking place annually on the third weekend in July. This family event is open to fiddlers of all levels and ages, and competitors have ranged in age from 6 years to 101 years of age. Many have gone on to become finalists or winners at the Canadian Grand Masters Fiddle Contest.

The Wild Rose Old Tyme Fiddlers Association, in collaboration with Alberta Society of Fiddlers and Prairie Mountain Fiddlers, co-hosted the Canadian Grand Masters Competition in Morinville Alberta in August 2016. The Canadian Grand Masters Champion that year was local fiddler Daniel Gervais.

The 40th  Annual Grand North American Fiddle Championship  was  held at the Dow Centennial Centre in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta from Thursday July 18 to  Sunday July 21, 2024.

Click here for the Special newsletter-40th Grand North American Old Time Fiddle Championship (summary of the event with pictures of the event and of the winners)

The judged competition (one of the highest cash prize payouts in North America) happens all day Saturday and Sunday, with many classes ranging from Junior Junior through Senior and including a Championship class for the most talented performers!

Judges perform a Judges Showcase on the Saturday evening