Nevada Old‑Time Fiddlers Association
For the preservation of old-time fiddle music
Southern Nevada · Est. 2003
Bass Pro Shop jam
Next up
Jams and performances around the valley, counted in days from today.
| When | When & whereWhere | Type | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 12 | Thu, Nov 12NOFA Jam · Bass Pro Shop6–7:30 pmNOFA jam | NOFA jam | Today |
Pull up a chair
NOFA is dedicated to the preservation of old-time fiddle music here in Southern Nevada. Feel free to explore the pages and discover what NOFA is all about. You’ll see some good folks who participate and enjoy being a part of this group.
If you are interested in joining NOFA, use the Contact page and we’ll send you the info. Thanks for visiting!
Our mission
- To promote and perpetuate Old-Time Fiddling.
- To encourage people of all ages to develop and improve their musical talents and afford them the opportunity to meet others with the same interests.
- To serve as a resource on the history, techniques and performance of Old-Time Fiddling.
The tunes we play
Watch NOFA fiddlers play old favorites at the Bluegrass Festival and our jams, from “Soldier’s Joy” to “Ashokan Farewell.”
Watch NOFA Fiddle TunesA short history of the fiddle
Old-time music is often called fiddle music, and it is rich in the history of North America.
- 1607
The first fiddle in America
Brought by settlers from England, France, Germany, Ireland and Scotland, the fiddle was the main North American instrument for almost 300 years. Historical records show the first fiddle in America at Jamestown in 1607.
- 1736
The first noted fiddle contest
The first noted fiddle contest was held in Virginia in 1736, and the tradition is still alive today.
- 1800s
The star of every gathering
Small and light, the fiddle traveled easily but packed a volume that could be heard amongst large crowds. At a barn raising, wedding, funeral or holiday, in the years before electricity, radios or roadways, the fiddle was the star.
- Famous
Played by history
Thomas Jefferson, Davy Crockett, Albert Einstein, Henry Ford and Ben Franklin all played the fiddle.
- 2003
Nevada Old-Time Fiddlers
NOFA was established for the preservation of this old-time music, and as a resource for schools and clubs that share the same goals.
- Today
The rivalry lives on
Once a year the Nevada contest is held in Eureka, Nevada, and the National contest in Weiser, Idaho.
- Single
- $20
- Family
- $20
Dues are $5 for the remainder of a quarter of the year. Family is both parents and children under 18; children are non-voting members.
Join NOFA
Fill in the membership application and mail it to P.O. Box 50322, Henderson, NV 89016, or give it to any board member at a jam.