Smithville Fiddlers Jamboree Features New Dancing Categories
Just over a week away from the 54th Smithville Fiddlers Jamboree and four new dance categories. Event President Kim Luton said the four new categories are traditional line dance, traditional duo line dance, precision team, and hoedown team. Luton said clogging represents a rich part of the Appalachian heritage. “You can just hear them on […]
New Emergency System For Fiddlers Jamboree
The DeKalb County EMA will be using a new emergency alert system during this weekend’s Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree. EMA Director Charles Parker said ReadyOp is a notification system that allows them to organize contact information for different groups and then communicate with people in a timely manner. Parker said they have been preparing and training […]
Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree Receives $75,000 For New Stage Cover
A new roof over the Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree will be constructed thanks to a $75,000 state Tourism Enhancement Grant. In 2019 a windstorm ripped the cover off, and the stage has not had a roof since. The original roof was built some 30 years ago, designed by Tennessee Tech students. Jamboree President Kim Luton said […]
Fiddlers Jamboree Partners With Tennessee Tech To Create New Database
Smithville’s Fiddlers Jamboree has partnered with Tennessee Tech to create a new database for registration. Board Member Ethan Shaw said as a Tech Alumnus, he knew the university had a computer science program that could help, so he reached out to professors to create the new database. He said the database is a big improvement […]
Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree Returns Friday For 51st Year
One of the biggest traditions of DeKalb County returns for the 51st year this Friday: the Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree. Marketing Director Shan Stout said the two-day festival will bring in several musicians and dance performers of all ages competing in their respective category. “Tradition is what has kept the Jamboree such a wonderful, recurring event […]
Smithville Fiddler’s Jamboree Celebrating 50 Years In-Person
The Smithville Fiddler’s Jamboree will celebrate its 50th anniversary in-person this summer. Director of Marketing Shan Stout said the two days of music and dance competitions begins on July 2nd. “Our board has voted and made a unanimous decision to move forward with the Jamboree, and we have received the blessing of our city government […]
Fiddler’s Jamboree Cancellation Decreases Dekalb Tourism
No Smithville Fiddler’s Jamboree means a drop in tourism and sales tax for Dekalb County. Smithville Dekalb County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Suzanne Williams said not having the festival will negatively impact Dekalb County’s yearly average of $50 million from tourists. “It has just been an extraordinary economic benefit to Dekalb County and our […]
