Scottish Fire Competitions
In North America, S.FIRE Scottish Fiddling competitions are excellent opportunities to meet and play with fellow Scottish fiddlers; learn from judges who are recognized experts in the field through workshops and written, personalized competition comments;and a chance to perform in friendly, relaxed environments.
US National Scottish Fiddle Championships
September 5 & 6, 2025
Regional Qualifier, Sept. 5, 2025
PennWest Edinboro, Edinboro PA
Judges : Melinda Crawford Perttu, Colyn Fischer, & Emerald Rae
Registration forms can be found on the website below. Deadline is Sept 1st.
https://www.edinboro.edu/events/highland-games/index.php
September 5 & 6, 2025
Regional Qualifier, Sept. 5, 2025
PennWest Edinboro, Edinboro PA
Judges : Melinda Crawford Perttu, Colyn Fischer, & Emerald Rae
Registration forms can be found on the website below. Deadline is Sept 1st.
https://www.edinboro.edu/events/highland-games/index.php
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2022 Colonial Highland games - May 21; Judge, David Gardner
Open
1st Place - Curt Hoganson
2nd place ~ Elyse Wiszneaukas
Open
1st Place - Curt Hoganson
2nd place ~ Elyse Wiszneaukas
New Competition!!
Chicago Scots Highland Games & Scottish Festival - Judge, Meredith Hopkins
June 17th, 2023
Open
1st - Paula Johannesen(recommended to Nationals),Best March
2nd - Anna Perkins (recommended to Nationals) ,Best Air
3rd - Michael Nicholsen, Best Strathspey
4th - Lori Sundbergh
Novice
1st - Jeanne Johannesen, Best Reel
2nd - Aileen Murphy
Chicago Scots Highland Games & Scottish Festival - Judge, Meredith Hopkins
June 17th, 2023
Open
1st - Paula Johannesen(recommended to Nationals),Best March
2nd - Anna Perkins (recommended to Nationals) ,Best Air
3rd - Michael Nicholsen, Best Strathspey
4th - Lori Sundbergh
Novice
1st - Jeanne Johannesen, Best Reel
2nd - Aileen Murphy
Grandfather Mountain Highland Games Regional Fiddle Competition ~ 2024
Judge - Mari Black
Open:
1st place: Robina Josephine Walker , best strathspey, reel
2nd place: Lily Harwell, best march
3rd: Catherine McClain
Junior
1st place- Rosemary Walker, best air, march
2nd place - Heidi Ashdown, best reel
3rd place - Orson Cornett, best strathspey
Novice
1st: Rainier Finley, best march
2nd: Emily Bidgood, best reel
3rd : Patrick Walker, best strathspey
Judge - Mari Black
Open:
1st place: Robina Josephine Walker , best strathspey, reel
2nd place: Lily Harwell, best march
3rd: Catherine McClain
Junior
1st place- Rosemary Walker, best air, march
2nd place - Heidi Ashdown, best reel
3rd place - Orson Cornett, best strathspey
Novice
1st: Rainier Finley, best march
2nd: Emily Bidgood, best reel
3rd : Patrick Walker, best strathspey
2024 Ohio Scottish Games and Festival of the Arts.
June 22.2024 -
Regional Scottish Fiddle Competition Results.
Judge, Elke Baker
Open
1st Place - Haylie Ryan (nationals)
2nd Place - Dan Carney
3rd Place - Michael Nicholsen
Junior
1st Place - Ava Bolton (Nationals)
2nd Place - James Nowling
June 22.2024 -
Regional Scottish Fiddle Competition Results.
Judge, Elke Baker
Open
1st Place - Haylie Ryan (nationals)
2nd Place - Dan Carney
3rd Place - Michael Nicholsen
Junior
1st Place - Ava Bolton (Nationals)
2nd Place - James Nowling
Columbia Pacific Scottish Fiddle Competition- Portland OR
July, 2024. Judge, Rebedcca Lomecky
Open
1st Place - Kathleen Lavengood - Best set, Best air
2nd place - Jeanine Orme, best reel
3rd place - Justin Ramsey
Junior
1st place - Greta Hazilla , best set
2nd place - Anna Hampton, best march
July, 2024. Judge, Rebedcca Lomecky
Open
1st Place - Kathleen Lavengood - Best set, Best air
2nd place - Jeanine Orme, best reel
3rd place - Justin Ramsey
Junior
1st place - Greta Hazilla , best set
2nd place - Anna Hampton, best march
NE Florida competition Results
Feb. 27, 1016
Open Category:
1st Place – Connor Civatte
2nd Place – Katie Geringer
3rd Place – Claudia Edwards
No other categories had competitors.
Feb. 27, 1016
Open Category:
1st Place – Connor Civatte
2nd Place – Katie Geringer
3rd Place – Claudia Edwards
No other categories had competitors.
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2024 Edinboro Highland Games and Scottish Festival Regional Qualifier fiddle competition
Judge ~ John Turner Open 1st Place - Maureen Fortner 2nd Place - Monica Backstrom Novice 1st Place - Elinor Morgan Dix 2nd Place - Chris DeCrease US National Scottish Fiddle Championship - Sept.7 2024
Open 1st ~ Paula Desimone 2nd ~ Margaret Young - outstanding reel 3rd ~ Isabel Oliart - outstanding reel Best air - Anna Perkins Junior 1st ~ Haylie Ryan 2nd ~ Beck Welling 3rd ~ Ava Bolton |
Berks Fiddle Fest
9/15/2024
Open
1st place - Curt Hoganson
2nd place - Sandi Finnerty
3rd place - Adelaide Gustavson
Junior
1st place - Serafina Salvaterra
2nd place - Evangeline Salvaterra
Junior novice
1st. place - Elinor Dix
2nd place - Simon Jones
3rd place - Lilly Clifford
4th place - Jushua Serrano
5th place - Julia Lutz
Senior Novice
Rhys Mull
9/15/2024
Open
1st place - Curt Hoganson
2nd place - Sandi Finnerty
3rd place - Adelaide Gustavson
Junior
1st place - Serafina Salvaterra
2nd place - Evangeline Salvaterra
Junior novice
1st. place - Elinor Dix
2nd place - Simon Jones
3rd place - Lilly Clifford
4th place - Jushua Serrano
5th place - Julia Lutz
Senior Novice
Rhys Mull
2024 New Hampshire Highland Games Fiddle Competition results
OPEN
1st Place - Karen Stevens - Best march
2nd Place - Crystal Zhu - Best set MSR
3rd place - Benjamin Anderson - Best air
4th place - Elizabeth Ketudat - best strathspey
5th place - Elias Cardos Best reel
JUNIOR
1st Place - Emily Yablonowitz -Best march strathspey, reel
2nd place - Brandon Abell - Best air
3rd place - Moses Carnes
Novice
1st. place - Abigail Cairnas
2nd place - Maksymiliam Messer
Charleston Scottish Games Highland Gathering
November2, 2019 ~ Judge Dr. Melinda Crawford
Open
1st Place - Connor Civatte
2nd Place - Colin MacLeod
3rd Place - Blake Brewington
Junior
1st Place - Colin McGlynn
2nd Place - Robina Josephine Walker
3rd Place -Rosemary Walker
Novice
1st place -Emelie Thomas
Potomac Valley Scottish Fiddle Competition Sept. 2024 ~ Judge, John Turner
* recommended to National's
OPEN
1st place - Catherine McLain - Paul Brockman Award
2nd place ~ Elyse Wizneaukcas - Ronald Dunca Conella Award
Intermediate
1st place Andre Henderson - The Becker Family Most Promising Fiddler
OPEN
1st Place - Karen Stevens - Best march
2nd Place - Crystal Zhu - Best set MSR
3rd place - Benjamin Anderson - Best air
4th place - Elizabeth Ketudat - best strathspey
5th place - Elias Cardos Best reel
JUNIOR
1st Place - Emily Yablonowitz -Best march strathspey, reel
2nd place - Brandon Abell - Best air
3rd place - Moses Carnes
Novice
1st. place - Abigail Cairnas
2nd place - Maksymiliam Messer
Charleston Scottish Games Highland Gathering
November2, 2019 ~ Judge Dr. Melinda Crawford
Open
1st Place - Connor Civatte
2nd Place - Colin MacLeod
3rd Place - Blake Brewington
Junior
1st Place - Colin McGlynn
2nd Place - Robina Josephine Walker
3rd Place -Rosemary Walker
Novice
1st place -Emelie Thomas
Potomac Valley Scottish Fiddle Competition Sept. 2024 ~ Judge, John Turner
* recommended to National's
OPEN
1st place - Catherine McLain - Paul Brockman Award
2nd place ~ Elyse Wizneaukcas - Ronald Dunca Conella Award
Intermediate
1st place Andre Henderson - The Becker Family Most Promising Fiddler
Ligonier Highland Games ~ 2024, Judge -Melinda Crawford Perttu
Open
1st place - Alison McKnight - Fiddler of the Day
2nd Place - Michael Nichelsen
3rd Place Jerry Agin
Junior
1st Place -
2nd Place -
Novice
1st place - Alina McClaflin
2nd place - Ryan Neil
Open
1st place - Alison McKnight - Fiddler of the Day
2nd Place - Michael Nichelsen
3rd Place Jerry Agin
Junior
1st Place -
2nd Place -
Novice
1st place - Alina McClaflin
2nd place - Ryan Neil
Seaside Games - Oct. 8, 2022 - Judge, Jan Tappan
Open
1st Place - Elizabeth Ingber
Junior
1st Place - Mary Margaret Hattrup
Open
1st Place - Elizabeth Ingber
Junior
1st Place - Mary Margaret Hattrup