On the 24-26 of April, Hallettsville hosts its annual Fiddlers’ Frolics. A contest of which band can play the best fiddle, with prizes for the winners. Happening at the same time as the cook-off contest, teams from around Texas come together with one goal: to make the best barbecue. Hallettsville community member Blaze Hartman is an active participant in the annual cook-off. He has been competing for about 20 years and focuses on ribs, which is his favorite dish. He talks about the joy of competing and what drives him to participate every year.
“What drives me to return is all the fun, the competition, and spending time with family and friends,” Hartman said. “We do need to work on being prepared with our food at the given turn-in times, and overall be more time-managed.”
Sophomore Kylee Vornsand and her family have also competed in the cook-off for multiple years. She talks about three words to describe fiddlers’ frolics as well as what she’s most looking forward to this year.
“Three words I would use to describe Fiddler’s Frolics are: fun, chaotic, and tradition,” Vornsand said. “I’m looking forward to eating a bunch of good food.”
Fellow Sophomore Macie Songster has been going to Fiddler’s Frolics for multiple years and gets the tokens to try all the contestants’ food. She talks about how she would explain Fiddler’s Frolics to people outside of Texas.
“Fiddler’s Frolics is a place that makes everyone come together. When you go, people are always smiling, eating good food, and having a good time,” Songster said. “My favorite part about going to Fiddler’s Frolics every year is not just the good food and music, but also the memories that this town makes sure everyone experiences.”
Sophomore Reese Temple has been to her first Fiddler’s Frolics this past year and remembers the great time she had. She talks about her favorite part and why she wants to come back.
“My favorite part of the Fiddler’s Frolics is seeing the community get together and have a great time while celebrating tradition,” Temple said. “I’ve decided to return because I’ve never left without being able to say I didn’t have fun.”
