Fun while fiddling!

Smity’s Amateur Fiddlers’ Contest was held in memory of Lyle Smith and coordinated by the Big Lake Lioness Club. This fabulous even took place on Sunday under the big tent at Big Lake Spud Fest and was sponsored by the Big Lake Lioness and Ottem Insurance. Many people came out to listen and watch as young and old competed, and put on a great show for Spud Fest goers.   Categories for Smity’s Amateur Fiddlers contest were: Beginners Group (Anyone who has only played for one year or under regardless of age, Junior (age 12 and under), Young Adult (ages 13-19), Adult (ages 20-60), and Golden (ages 61 and over).Cash prizes were awarded in the junior thru golden categories. 1st place received $25, 2nd Place received $20 and 3rd Place $15. Contestants that did not place received a 50 lb. sack of potatoes compliments of Hayes Potato Farms.All of the contestants played at least two numbers and one had to be a waltz. They also had to announce their numbers before they played them. After all of the fiddlers played their numbers they joined on stage and performed together. Winners for each category are as followed:Junior- 3rd place Heidi Schmnich, 2nd place Abigals Carey, 1st place Elias O’Brien. Young Adult- 3rd place Molly Trumble, 2nd place Holly Reyner, 1st place Abigail Inlow.Adult- 2nd place Kevan Soderberg, 1st place Walter Sigyermans.Golden- 3rd place Jan Sabraski, 2nd place Lee Cowan, 1st place Gilmore Lee.