Friday, March 13
2-4 pm

The band contest is an opportunity for bands to showcase their musicianship on stage at the festival. If you are already in a band, please sign up! And if you’re not, now’s the time to find some musical friends and form one. Come share your music and show us what you can do!

Cash Prizes!

1st – $400
2nd – $250
3rd – $100

plus the possibilty of a paid gig at next year’s festival!

$25 entry fee gets you a chance at a cash prize ($400 for 1st, $250 for 2nd, $100 for 3rd) and the possibiltiy of a paid gig at next year’s festival. Only 8 bands will be permitted to compete, so you are strongly encouraged to pre-register to secure your spot.

Entry fee $25.

At least one band member must report to the registration table by 1:30
to complete registration and draw for performance order.

Contest Rules – 2026 rules coming soon

Participating bands must agree to abide by the contest rules.

Contest Registration – 2026 registration form coming soon

Only 8 bands will be able to compete, so you are strongly
encouraged to pre-register to secure your spot.

Pre-register by downloading, completing, and returning the contest registration form. Bands can also turn in the form on the day of the contest. Blank forms will be available at the registration table.