Ahoy, banjo buccaneers! Show us yer strings and yer sass at the Dueling Banjos Contest!

Dueling Banjos Contest Hosted by the Bluegrass Pirates Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | 3:30–6:30 PM | Jiggs Landing Get ready for a toe-tappin’, string-slappin’, costume-clashin’ showdown! Join us for an afternoon of music, nostalgia, and mischief on the swampy stage of Jiggs Landing. 1. Contest Structure & Scoring Participants will be judged by a panel of three experts: two pirate musicians and one local historian. Points will be awarded in the following categories: Category Points Live performance on banjo or string instrument 1–10 Costume inspired by Deliverance characters 1–5 Use of a vintage instrument (pre-1980) 1–5 1972-era memorabilia (e.g., posters, vinyl, props) 1–5 Overall performance flair & crowd reaction 1–5 Location: Jiggs Landing stage area Setup Includes: Stage with mics and seating Memorabilia display table 2. Costume & Memorabilia Encouragement Bonus points for dressing as Deliverance characters (Drew, Bobby, banjo boy, etc.) 3. Props encouraged: 1970s camping gear, vintage radios, movie posters, old canoe 4. Prizes & Announcements Grand Prize: $100 cash Weekend stay at Jiggs Landing (subject to availability; blackout dates apply) Runner-Up Prizes: Free boat tour, Jiggs Landing merch. Drink vouchers Winner Announced Early with a pirate-style toast!

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