The Last Trip To Galax

The 77th annual Old Time Fiddler's Convention was held August 6th through August 11th. Andy pulled our camper over the mountain to Galax, VA. Campers fill the streets of the little town on Friday afternoon to park and get in line for a spot in the park the following Sunday morning. They set up the campers, pulling out the canopy, laying down the area rugs, sitting the lounge chairs and tables around the campsite. There are chairs to drag to the grandstand area, outdoor kitchens to set up and finally a cold drink with fellow campers.

Monday is the children's competition so I arrive Monday afternoon. There are competitions each night: guitar, mandolin, auto harp, banjo and Dobro. The bands are Friday and Saturday night. It is a week of music all day and all night. I don't sleep much that week. I read, work on my jewelry, sew and write. I stuff earplugs in my ears around 2am to drown out the booming sound of the big base fiddle. I wrote about my lack of sleep last year in: August of 2011.

We see old friends and musicians and enjoy the meals cooked on the camp stove. We watch the kids play games enjoy the bluegrass music and tell old jokes but this year is different. This is our last year camping at Galax.

Andy jamming with "The G-String" band members.

The posts below will reflect the feelings, tastes and sounds of The 2012 Fiddler's Convention.