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The UllrGrass Troubadour Contest 2026 will be held on Wednesday Jan 14, 2026 from 6-9 pm at the Golden Hotel in downtown Golden, CO.Submissions are due by Dec 31 and Finalists will be announced by Jan 6, 2026.
This event is FREE and open to the public, so come on down and enjoy an evening of LIVE MUSIC.
This contest is open to all songwriters and all styles of music. Contestants may perform solo or with an (1) accompanist. The judging will be based on "song quality", "vocal performance" and "overall performance".
The winner of the UllrGrass Troubadour Contest will receive a weekend pass to the UllrGrass Music & Beer Festival 2026 and will be offered a performance slot at UllrGrass 2027.
To enter, simply paste an audio or video link with lyrics (if you're so inclined) and your website in the DISCUSSION area on this FB event for consideration. Finalists (9 troubadours) will be selected to perform a 3-song set at the Golden Hotel on Wednesday January 14, 2026 in front of a live audience and a panel of judges. The winner will be announced and celebrated immediately following the contest.
Finalists should arrive by 5:30 pm on Jan 14 for orientation. Performance order will be posted at that time.
Congratulations to the UllrGrass 2025 Troubadour Contest winner, David Lawrence!
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.
UllrGrass Music Festival - January 30-Feb1, 2026. UllrGrass Tickets at: www.UllrGrass.com/tickets
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Golden Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection, 800 11th Street,Golden, Colorado, United States
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