The Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention is an annual multi-day festival in Galax, Virginia that celebrates Appalachian old-time and bluegrass music. The event features competitive fiddling and other instrumental contests, concerts, community dances, and demonstrations of traditional mountain arts, drawing performers and enthusiasts from across the region and beyond. It is regarded as a major showcase of Appalachian string-band traditions and a focal point for preserving regional folk music and dance.
