1. The Accompanist Championship is designed to recognize and reward fiddler accompanists. Competitors in this competition may also not compete in the Grand Master Fiddler Open, Youth or Traditional Championship. There are no restrictions regarding age and no groups. Limited to the first 15 contestants that check in or register ONSITE.

2. Eligible instruments for this category include any traditionally accepted fiddle backup instrument such as four-string tenor guitar, six-string guitar, piano, bass, mandolin, and old-time banjo. Bluegrass-style banjo backup is not acceptable.

3. Winners will be determined by the number of times they play during the Finals or Championship competition on stage with a contestant.

4. Upon contestant registration, all commercial recording, photo, and video rights during the contest are reserved and shall become the property of the Grand Master Fiddler Championship.

       Last revised: NOV 3, 2025