1976-1980
1976
Fiddler of the Festival: J.P. Fraley

"Weekend of Bluegrass Music Set in Union Grove," Statesville Record and Landmark

"Weekend of Rain No Major Barrier," Statesville Record and Landmark
1977
Fiddler of the Festival: Robin Warren

"Music Starts Friday in Union Grove," Statesville Record and Landmark

"This is 'Fiddler's' Fiddler's Convention," Salisbury News (?)
1978
Fiddler of the Festival: Bill Gosnell

"Walkin' Boss, Walkin' Boss," Statesville Record and Landmark

"Cloggers Squaring Up for Annual Dance Contest," Statesville Record and Landmark
1979
Fiddler of the Festival: Elizabeth Smathers

"Heroism at Union Grove," Winston-Salem Journal
1980
Fiddler of the Festival: Robin Warren

"Union Grove Won't Hear Fiddles at Easter," Winston-Salem Journal

"Fiddlers Convention Plans at Standstill," Source Unknown

"Judge Restricts Union Grove Event," Winston-Salem Journal

"Fans Locked Out at Union Grove," Winston-Salem Journal

"Showers Fail to Dampen Spirit of Fiddlin' Fans," N. Wilkesboro Journal Patriot