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UNION GROVE, N.C. — Fiddlers, banjo players, mandolinists and others will gather Memorial Day weekend in Union Grove for the Ole Time Fiddler's and Bluegrass Festival, a family-friendly weekend of performances, dancing and competitions. The event, whose history traces back to 1924, is the oldest continuous festival of its type in North America.

Local schoolteacher-musician H.P. Van Hoy and his wife, Ada, organized the first fiddlers convention to raise money for school supplies. The modern version at Fiddler’s Grove Campground includes a nightly barn dance, workshops, jams, a children’s show and other performances. Competitions for individuals and bands in different age divisions include the signature Hot Licks Competition.

Details about the schedule and camping options can be found at www.fiddlersgrove.com.