UllrGrass Troubadour Contest. 2027 INFO COMING SOON

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UllrGrass Troubadour Contest. 2027 INFO COMING SOON *

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2026 UllrGrass Troubadour

DEREK DAMES OHL

ULLRGRASS Troubadour CONTEST BASICS

This special singer songwriter showcase event is always FREE and open to the public and typically falls within the 2nd or 3rd week of January leading up to the main festival.

This contest is open to all songwriters and all styles of music. Contestants may perform solo or with 1 accompanist. The judging will be based on "song quality", "vocal performance" and "overall performance".

Details on how to apply will be posted in November 2026.

The winner of the UllrGrass Troubadour Contest receives a weekend pass to this year’s UllrGrass Music & Beer Festival and will be offered a performance slot at the following year’s UllrGrass.

Congratulations to all of our past UllrGrass Troubadour winners!

2026 Ullr Troubadour, Derek Dames Ohl

2025 Ullr Troubadour, David Lawrence

2024 Ullr Troubadour, Benjamin Sproul
2023 Ullr Troubadour, Benjie West
2020 Ullr Troubadour, John Truschelli
2019 Ullr Troubadour, Jobi Riccio
2015 Ullr Troubadour, Josh Vogeler

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