Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest and Folk Festival
Paramount Ranch plays host to an old-time bluegrass, folk song, folk dancing, and crafts festival.
Instrumental and singing contestants perform on three stages, with performances by
The Brothers Comatose, Maria Chingona, Hot Buttered Rum, Martha Spencer, and The Hollow Trees, among others, with featured MC & performer Abby Posner
Families can strut their stuff at the Dance Barn, with workshops and contests in various styles, including square dancing, flamenco dancing and step dancing. Bring your instrument to participate in jams.
Kids can enjoy a fiddles n' friends workshop at the Instrument Petting Zoo. kids program and youth-oriented music, sing-a-longs, and arts & crafts.
Contests start at 9am, performances start at noon, and there is jamming all day.
Parking is free.
Tickets can be purchased in advance online.