Fuddfest Country Music Festival ~ Karaoke

Fuddfest 2010 ~ Star Karaoke Contest Winners

1st Place: Samantha Marshall - Oconomowoc, WI
2nd Place: Scott Nelson - Rhinelander, WI

Pictured below are most of the 2010 contestants along with MC Joe Cassady from WDEZ!

** Special thanks goes out to Joe Cassady for the wonderful job announcing again this year!**

Below is a list of the participating venues for Fuddfest 2010 and their qualifiers. 2011 venues and dates will be announced as confirmed.

1. Binky's Irish Pub - Edgar - 715-352-2596 - Qualifier: Shannon Hall from Marathon, WI
2. Hodag Lanes - Rhinelander - 715-362-7115 - Qualifier: Scott Nelson from Rhinelander, WI
3. Humphrey's Pub - Merrill - 715-536-1881 - Qualifier: Heather Kuechenmeisier from Wausau, WI
4. Koni K's - Elcho - 715-275-3861 - Qualifier: Samantha Marshall from Oconomowoc, WI
5. The Last Straw - Athens - 715-257-7267 - Qualifier: Kyle Kottke
6. Norma's 2 - Tomahawk -715-453-2039 - Qualifier: Dawn Knudson from Rhinelander, WI
7. Hollarback Bar & Grill - Little Chicago - 715-443-6600 - Qualifier: Traci Altier from Marathon, WI
8. North Star Casino - Bowler - 715-787-3110 or 1-800-775-CASINO - Qualifier: Brittney Hildebrandt - Mosinee, WI
9. Wisconsin River Pro Rodeo - Merrill - Danielle 715-257-7645 - Qualifier: Crystal Soderlund from Merrill, WI
10. Rachael's Roadside Bar - Wittenberg - 715-253-3190 - Qualifier: Paula Fields from New London, WI
11. Catlin's Bar & Grill - Gleason - 715-873-4500 - Qualifier: April Lessor from Merrill, WI
12. Pearson Pub - Pearson - 715-478-27051 - Qualifier: Stacy Wachal from Gleason, WI
13. Pine Tree Supper Club - Tomahawk - 715-453-4235 - Qualifier: Emily Pierce from Tomahawk
14. Birnamwood Homecoming - Birnamwood - Sandy 715-449-2253 - Qualifier: Krystle Fandrey from Stevens Point, WI
15. Bree's Inn - New London - 920-982-7511 - Qualifier: Nathan Nuszkiewicz from Rhinelander, WI
16. Red Granite Bar & Grill - Merrill - 715-536-9391 - Qualifier: Theresa Schmeltzer - Merrill, WI
17. Nick's Tap - Antigo -715-623-3816 - Qualifier: Tami Jo Thieme from Tomahawk, WI
18. Ren'z Corner Pub - Pelican Lake - 715-487-4267 - Qualifier: Sherri Parsons from Pickerel, WI
19. Al's Lake Drive Pub - Shawno -715-524-5043 - Qualifier: Conswello Crawford from Shawano, WI

Fuddfest 2009 ~ Star Karaoke Contest Winners

1st Place: Curt Parsons - Pickerel, WI (right)
2nd Place: Brock Jensen - Edgar, WI (left)

Pictured below are most of the 2009 contestants!

Fuddfest 2008 ~ Star Karaoke Contest Winners

1st Place: Nathan Nuszkiewicz - Rhinelander, WI (left)
2nd Place: Charles Thiex - Wittenberg, WI (right)

Fuddfest 2007 ~ Star Karaoke Contest Winners

1st Place: Katie Pugh - Stevens Point, WI
2nd Place: Garrett Fetzner- Dayton, OH

In order to qualify for the finals you must qualify at a participating establishment. Contest dates and locations will be posted as soon as they are booked.

Fuddfest Star Karaoke Contest Rules

Contestants must be at least 18 years of age

Must sing a country song at the finals at Fuddfest 2011

No duets.

Contestants are encouraged to bring their own CD to ensure that you have the correct version of your song. Please have your name on the CD and pick it up at the end of the contest - not when you finish your song.

Contestants are not required to dress in costume for their song, but it is encouraged.

Contestants will have the opportunity to sing one warm-up song prior to the start of the contest.

Registration will be at 10:00 a.m. and the contest will begin at 12:00 p.m.

Sign-up sheets will be drawn prior to the start of the contest to determine order. Please listen for the number you will be placed at and be prepared to sing at that time.

No contestant will be allowed to change the order they are assigned.

Relatives of karaoke contest DJ’s, announcers, or bar owners are not allowed to participate in this contest.

Judging will be based on: * stage presence * audience participation * appearance * vocal ability * song selection * knowledge of song * audience reaction * attitude * overall performance.

Finalists: Each finalist will receive 2 season passes to Fuddfest 2011 (valued at $220).

Winners of Fuddfest Star Karaoke 2011: 1st Place wins $300 cash, 2 weekend passes and a campsite to Fuddfest 2012. 2nd Place wins $200 cash and 1 weekend pass to Fuddfest 2012.

Karaoke Contest Coordinator: Patty Raasch | 715.574.3326 | burn1bush@aol.com