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2026 Featured Artist: Don Flemons!
Solo artist and founding member of the Grammy award-winning Carolina Chocolate Drops, Dom is a multi-instrumentalist American Songster — and foremost, a banjo player.

His body of work showcases the diverse history of American acoustic roots music, and has helped to resurrect the African influence and presence in it.

Don’t miss Dom at FidPick45 when he takes the Doug DuBois Harmony Stage on Sunday, August 23rd!

RULE CHANGE IN 2025! State Fiddle Championship: Each contestant will play two tunes, a waltz and a tune of their choice.

Mark your calendars!

Sunday, August 23, 2026 will be the 45th Annual Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championships (FidPick)

Become a Friend of FidPick! How does an event filled with music, art, family fun, food and fresh local brews, happen for free, year after year? With the financial support of people and small businesses right here in Kansas. If you’re able, please consider donating! A contribution of $100 or more gets your name in the program as an official “Friend of FidPick”!
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