August 2, 2025
DoubleTree Hotel Dallas Near the Galleria
4099 Valley View Lane, Dallas Texas 75244

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COME WATCH THE COMPETITION!  FREE – NO TICKET REQUIRED TO WATCH!

Texas State Guitar Championship – Sat. August 2 – 9:30a to 12:30pBecome A Sponsor
Texas State Banjo Championship – Sat. August 2 – 1:00p to 4:00p

Each contest is limited to 10 contestants.
Contestants do not have to be a resident of Texas to participate.
Contest registration fee is $20 in advance; $25 at the door (if space available).

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!  SIGN UP TODAY!
How many contest spots are still available?
  Guitar – 3 
Banjo – 4
*This available spot counter is not automatic. The page is updated manually from time to time.
We will keep a waitlist – if your category is full, please e-mail us to be placed on the list.

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1st Place$500, 2025 Texas State Champion Title, and Commemorative Plaque

2nd Place$250 & Commemorative Plaque

3rd Place$100 & Commemorative Plaque

Download the CONTEST RULES here.
Download a SAMPLE JUDGE’S SCORING SHEET here.
Contest terms subject to change at any time prior to commencement of contest.

Note:  Any contestant who places in multiple contests and wins $600 or more (in total) must complete an IRS Form W9 before payment can be made.  Contestants who win $600 or more receive IRS Form 1099 for their winnings.

and join us for the FARMERS BRANCH BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL!

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The DoubleTree Dallas Hotel near the Galleria invitDoubletree Hotel Dallas near the Galleriaes us to a weekend of non-stop jamming!  DESIGNATED JAMMING ROOMS will be available for 24-hour jamming – a list of at least three designated jam/meeting rooms will be provided at check-in.  Jamming in hotel guest rooms will be permitted until bedtime (hours posted at check-in), but you can still jam in the 24-hour jam rooms.

DISCOUNTED ROOM RATES of $129/night for the Texas State Championships and the Farmers Branch Bluegrass Festival are available at this link. and includes breakfast buffet for two people per room.  NOTE: Your hotel room does not include festival tickets, which can be purchased separately. 

The Foundation has partnered with the DoubleTree to make this weekend possible, and we need your help to make it workRooms booked through our links are the only ones that count toward our quota.

You may also book by phone by calling (972) 385-9000 and asking for the BLUEGRASS rate.

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The Texas State Championships were made possible by the generous support of these incredible sponsors.

 
City of Farmers Branch Texas
Bluegrass Heritage Foundation
 

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Contestants (and parents and guardians of contestants), please click to review the Photo and Video Release terms.  Participation in any Championship contest constitutes consent to these terms.

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