1981-1985
1981
Fiddler of the Festival: Edd Michael

"Increased Complaints Led to Legal Action," Statesville Record and Landmark

"Winners of Festival Announced by Van Hoy," Statesville Record and Landmark
1982
Fiddler of the Festival: Robin Warren
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1983
Fiddler of the Festival: Mack Snoderly

"Annual Festival Set for Fiddlers," Statesville Record and Landmark (May 21, 1983)

"Clyde Man Top Fiddler at Festival," Asheville Citizen (June 1, 1983)
1984
Fiddler of the Festival: Virgil Alfrey
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1985
Fiddler of the Festival: Ted Erhard