The Late Show – AFWDC (Association of Far Western District Champions) at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Fresno Convention Center – Fresno, CA
The Late Show – AFWDC (Association of Far Western District Champions) at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Fresno Convention Center – Fresno, CA
Don’t miss this upcoming event in Fresno, CA. Happening on Friday, October 10, 2025 at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Fresno Convention Center. Doors open at 9:00 PM.
The Late Show — AFWDC (Association of Far Western District Champions)
Celebrate the best of barbershop at The Late Show, the Association of Far Western District Champions’ (AFWDC) showcase featuring past and present quartet champions. Join us for a night of music, laughter, and celebration with our champion quartets and special tributes at the Sequoia Ballroom at the DoubleTree Hotel in downtown Fresno!
NOTE: The start time of the Late Show is flexible. It typically begins 30 minutes after the conclusion of the Quartet Semifinals on Friday night. Depending on the length of the quartet contest, it may start a little before 9:45 or perhaps a little after. We appreciate your flexibility!
Quartet Line-Up & Highlights
Get ready for an unforgettable evening featuring these quartets:
- Moving Parts — 2024 Far Western District Quartet Champions
- Capitol Ring — 2018 FWD Quartet Champions
- Suit Up! — 2017 FWD Quartet Champions
- Flightline — 2015 FWD Quartet Champions (celebrating their 10-year anniversary)
- The Newfangled Four — 2013 FWD Quartet Champions & 2024 International 5th Place Bronze Medalists
Plus, a Special Tribute
A heartfelt tribute to the San Francisco Storm Door & Whale Oil Company, winners of the 1975 Far Western District Quartet Championship, honoring their 50-year legacy and recognizing their baritone, Bill Tieberg.
Event Details
- When: Friday evening (October 10, 2025) after the FWD Quartet Semifinals
- Where: Sequoia Ballroom – DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Fresno Convention Center
- Drinks: Put the “bar” in “barbershop” at the cash bar just outside the ballroom!
Why You Should Be There!
Experience the ultimate late-night showcase of champion quartets, jaw-dropping tags, and harmony that echoes across generations. Whether you’ve been part of the barbershop world for years or this is your first Late Show, this night promises to be a highlight of your harmony-filled weekend!
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