The sounds of strings and the rhythm of dancing feet filled the air during the 2025 Old-Time and Bluegrass Music Competition held July 4 at the Vesta Community Center.
Patrick County VFW Post 8467 conducted the opening ceremony at the event where musicians of all ages gathered to showcase their talents at the annual Independence Day celebration.
In addition to the new Tractor Show, the annual event included contests in guitar, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, vocals, band performance, and flatfoot dancing, with local performers earning top honors across multiple categories.
The 2025 Vesta Community Center Old Time and Bluegrass Music Competition Winners are:
Guitar
Adults –
1st Place – Robbie Herman
2nd Place – Rex Smith
3rd Place – Lee Pinkerson
Mandolin
Adults
1st Place – Rex Smith
Fiddle
Adults
1st Place – Matt Kirwan
2nd Place – Robbie Herman
Fiddle
Children
1st Place – Gracie Terry
Flat Footing
Adults
1st Place – Susan Blankenship
2nd Place – John Killon
3rd Place – Glenn Wimmer
Flat Footing
Children
1st Place – Gracie Terry
Banjo Competition
Adults
1st Place – Melvin Severt
2nd Place – Robert Stowe
3rd Place – Malcolm Smith
Bluegrass Bands
1st Place – David Lyon and Evadell Lyon
2nd Place – Melvin Severt
Old Time Bands
1st Place – Robert Stowe & Twin County Ramblers
Vocals
Adults
1st Place – Yvonne Smith
2nd Place – Joel Young
3rd Place – Wes and Priscilla Addair
Vocals
Children
1st Place – Gracie Terry
Quilt Raffle
Gina Lynn Rayner
