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The band Signal Ridge, of Lawrence, competes in the Band Competition at the Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championships in South Park on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023. This was the first year for the new category and eight bands competed.

Musicians gathered at South Park in Lawrence on Sunday for the Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championships. A category for bands was new to the event this year.

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Kim Roe, a member of the Roe Family Singers, right, clogs with band members during their concert at the Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championships in South Park on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023. This was the first year for the new category and eight bands competed.

Musicians jam together in a circle under the shade of a large tree during the Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championships in South Park on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023.

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Henry McNish, of Baldwin, builds a stick tipi while listening to music at the Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championships in South Park on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023.

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The band Cowtown Country Club rehearses off stage before the Band Competition at the Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championships in South Park on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023. This was the first year for the new category and eight bands competed.

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Members of the Tequa Trio, seated, wait to take the stage in the Band Competition at the Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championships in South Park on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023. This was the first year for the new category and eight bands competed.

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At least one musician was wearing stylish sock while participating in a jam during the Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championships in South Park on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023.

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Jesse Graber, of Kansas City, plays the fiddle during a jam session at the Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championships in South Park on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023.

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People enjoy music competitions and concerts during the Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championships in South Park on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023.

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Wren Elsinghorst, 3, of Lawrence, plays on a xylophone at a Jammin’ in the Park booth for children during the Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championships in South Park on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023.

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Garrett Briggeman, of Wichita, warms up before entering the banjo competition at the Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championships in South Park on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023.

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Megan Hurt, of Lawrence, plays the violin during a concert by Sally Vee and and the Hurts that included members Jamie Lee on musical saw and Sally Vee on guitar. The group performed at Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championships in South Park on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023.