How it Works: 

  • The annual competition begins in June with qualifying rounds throughout the state. 
  • In each qualifying round, up to 3 contestants will advance to the final competition held on Labor Day weekend
     (August 28 - Aug 30) at Ten Sleep Brewery in Ten Sleep, Wyoming.  
 

What’s new this year?

We're thrilled to introduce a new WYOming Song Competition to create a song that reflects the spirit of Wyoming today.

That means we now have TWO competitions. Information provided in the video and below.

  • We now have TWO competitions, which you can choose to compete in both of or only one:

    Singer-Songwriter Competition – the main event, with regional qualifiers leading to the Grand Finale.

    Wyoming Song Competition – an audience-vote-only category during regional rounds, with cash prizes and festival placements. Official judging beginning at the festival in Ten Sleep on Thursday, August 28. Plan on making it to Ten Sleep. We’ll have a fun “Party Song” category for those whose songs aren’t quite serious enough for the intention of this special category.

    At the Ten Sleep festival you won’t have to pay for the Wyoming Song category again. It's simply an opportunity for contestants to incorporate feedback before the final round. If you can only make the Ten Sleep festival, email us about consideration.

    Please note: There will NOT be regional qualifying rounds in Ten Sleep this year. All Singer-Songwriter contestants must participate in a regional round to be eligible for top awards and prizes.

    • Each contestant will perform 3 songs they have written for fellow contestants and audience members who are following along with printed lyrics sheets.

    • All contestants need to print 40 copies of the 3 original songs they intend to perform, formatted onto one double-sided 8x11 sheet. Show up 1 hour before the event for detailed information, but you must first register here

    • During qualifying rounds, the judging will be done by a diverse panel that recognizes both the top songs as well as the top singer-songwriters.

    • Those doing the Wyoming Song Competition will print 40 copies of those lyrics for regional rounds, separate from the other three songs.

    • The grand prize for the competition in Ten Sleep is $5000, sponsored by Wyoming Whiskey. Second and third-place will also be awarded a cash prize.

  • Regional Round Schedule

    Saratoga – June 28, 3:00 PM @ The Yard

    Lander – July 18, 5:00 PM @ City Park Stage

    Cheyenne – July 24, 5:00 PM @ Blue Raven Brewing (Frontier Days)

    Casper – July 31, 5:00 PM @ The Bloomery

    Rock Springs – August 2, 3:00 PM @ Bunning Park

    Cody – August 20, 5:00 PM @ The Colonel

    Sheridan – August 23, 3:00 PM @ The Warehouse

For more information, about logistics and lodging, see our list of Frequently Asked Questions or email us!