Fuddfest 2011 ~ Star Karaoke Contest Winners
1st Place: Mike Bender - Waunakee, WI
2nd Place: Sidney Peterson - Wausau, WI
3rd Place: Beck Van Buren - Marion, WI
** 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 2011.
2012 venues and dates will be announced as confirmed.

  1. Al's Lake Drive Pub - Shawno -715-524-5043
    Finalist - Jon Bayless, Clintonville
  2. Bree's Inn 2 - New London - 920-982-7511 2 - New London - 920-982-7511
    Finalist - Shelley Timm, Weyawega, WI
  3. Bryan's IDK - Wausau, WI - 715-675-1814
    Finalist - Branden Steinagel, Merrill
  4. Hodag Lanes - Rhinelander - 715-362-7115
    Finalist - Contest #1 - Scott Nelson, Rhinelander, WI
    Finalist - Contest #2 - Travis Miazga, Rhinelander
  5. Hope's Landing - Pelican Lake - 715-487-5750
    Contest #1 - Rob Warnke, Wausau
    Contest #2 - Travis Miazga, Rhinelander
  6. Humphrey's Pub - Merrill - 715-536-1881
    Finalist - Molly Ruprecht, Merrill
  7. Jekyll & Hydes - Pickerel - 715-484-4885
    Finalist - Sherri Parsons, Pickerel
  8. Konnie K's - Elcho - 715-275-3861
    Finalist - Nathan Nuszkiewicz, Rhinelander
  9. Mole Lake Casino, Crandon, WI Contact: Dean Smith, 1-800-236-9466
    Finalist - Emily Erdrich, Rhinelander
  10. Nick's Tap - Antigo -715-623-3816
    Finalist - Jessica Hargrave, Merrill
  11. Norma's 2 - Tomahawk -715-453-2039
    Finalist - Mike Bender, Waunakee
  12. Pine Tree Supper Club - Tomahawk - 715-453-4235
     Finalist - Sidney Peterson, Wausau
  13. Pearson Pub - Pearson - 715-478-27051
    Finalist - Barb Shebeck, Pelican Lake
  14. Rachel's Roadside Bar - Wittenberg - 715-253-3190
    Finalist - Becky Van Buren, Marion
  15. Red Granite Bar & Grill - Merrill - 715-536-9391
    Finalist - Kyle Kottke, Athens
  16. The Last Straw - Athens - 715-257-7267The Last Straw - Athens - 715-257-7267
    Finalist - Rodger Price, Prentice, WI
  17. Victory Lane - Merrill - 715-536-9094
    Finalist - Theresa Schmeltzer, Merrill
  18. Wisconsin River Pro Rodeo - Lincoln County Fairgrounds, Merrill - 715-257-7645
    Finalist - Dave Lindsay, Stratford


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.tes and locations will be posted as soon as they are booked. 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. 3rd Place wins (2) 1-day passes to 2012 Fuddfest.



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