1996-2000
1996
Fiddler of the Festival: Gretchen Koehler

"Fiddler's Grove Ready to Host Weekend of Pickin', Singing and Sharing Traditions," Statesville Record and Landmark

"Special Guests Will Entertain Crowds at Annual Festival," Statesville Record and Landmark

"Fiddler's Festival Takes Show on the Road via TV," Charlotte Observer
1997
Fiddler of the Festival: Brian Arrowood

"Van Hoy's Legacy: Fiddler's Convention," Statesville Record and Landmark

"Traditional Music, Storytelling to Take Center Stage at Fiddler's Grove," Statesville Record and Landmark
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1998
Fiddler of the Festival: Glen Alexander

"Festival Hangs on to Its Heritage," Charlotte Observer

"Fiddler's Festival Returns to Union Grove," Statesville Record and Landmark (May 17, 1998)
1999
Fiddler of the Festival: Ralph Blizard

"Traditional Music Continues at Union Grove," Statesville Record and Landmark
2000
Fiddler of the Festival: Joshua Goforth

"Fiddler's Festival Claims National Honor," Statesville Record and Landmark

"Presenting Master Fiddlers," Iredell Citizen