Contest Information
Previous winner information HERE.
For additional information about the Guitar or Banjo competitions, or to register as a contestant, contact Russ Jordan by e-mail or (828) 863-2917.
Printable rules and application for the Bluegrass Band competition can be found below.

2008 RenoFest State Guitar Championship
Saturday March 22, 2008, Center Theater, Hartsville, SC
1st Place-00-18 built by Wayne Henderson, a copy of Don Reno's 1936 Martin 00-18 \ 2nd Place $200 \ 3rd Place $100

The RenoFest 2008 Banjo Contest is limited to the first twenty (20) registrants on a “first come first served” basis. The Banjo Contest is open to anyone except for those who are performing at RenoFest as a billed or paid performer, or who is a prior winner of the RenoFest Guitar Contest. To register call Russ Jordan at (828) 863-2917, or email russ52@alltel.net. A Non-Refundable Entry Fee of $35 includes a Festival Competition Pass for all RenoFest 2008 events. Contestants must report in to the theater by 9:30 AM Saturday March 22, 2008 for the drawing of their order of appearance and final instructions. Use these links for rules and application....

2008 RenoFest State Banjo Championship
Saturday March 22, 2008, Center Theater, Hartsville, SC
1st Place-Commemorative banjo \ 2nd Place $200 \ 3rd Place $100

The RenoFest 2008 Banjo Contest is limited to the first twenty (20) registrants on a “first come first served” basis. The Banjo Contest is open to anyone except for those who are performing at RenoFest as a billed or paid performer, or who is a prior winner of the RenoFest Banjo Contest. To register call Russ Jordan at (828) 863-2917, or email russ52@alltel.net. A Non-Refundable Entry Fee of $35 includes a Festival Competition Pass for all RenoFest 2008 events. Contestants must report in to the theater by 10:45 AM Saturday March 22, 2008 for the drawing of their order of appearance and final instructions. Use these links for rules and application....

RenoFest Bluegrass Band Competition
Friday March 21, 2008 Center Theatre, downtown Hartsville, SC
1st Prize: $1000

The RenoFest 2008 State Bluegrass Band Championship Contest is open only to amateur and semi-professional bands. (No professional, full time touring band can enter.) A competing band must be a legitimate, organized band that has previously performed and is currently available for bookings. RenoFest reserves the right to reject any application. Applications must be received prior to January 5, 2008. Use these links for complete rules and application....


Schedule of Competition Events:
State Bluegrass Band Competition
Friday, March 21, 2008

1st round - 1:00PM
Finals - 4:00PM
State Guitar Competition
Saturday, March 22, 2008

1st round - 10:00AM
Finals - 1:00PM
State Banjo Competition
Saturday, March 22, 2008

1st round - 11:15AM
Finals - 1:30PM