March 31, 2025 3:05 a.m.

The annual state convention of the Oregon Old Time Fiddler’s Association begins this Thursday in Winston.

The event will continue through Saturday and is held at the Winston Assembly of God Church on Southeast Darrell Avenue.

With around 200 musicians and fans coming, it will be an ideal place to enjoy shows, see jamming, dancing, workshops, band scrambles, food and more.

Public activities will take place each day from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with evening music from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Workshop offerings include fiddle double stops, youth fiddle, mandolin beyond basic, practical music theory, banjo styles, backing up swing tunes, transposing on the fly and much more.

For the complete schedule of the annual state convention, go to: www.ootfa.org