Mendo/Lake Karaoke Championship - Fall 2026

This year, we're changing up the Thirsty Axe Karaoke Championship!

Instead of a traditional panel of judges like we've used in previous competitions, the audience will decide who moves on.

Competitors will perform in multiple rounds throughout the night. Immediately following each round, we'll open online audience voting for a limited time, giving everyone in attendance a chance to vote for their favorite performers.

Once voting closes, the results will determine who advances to the next round. Some singers will move on, some will be eliminated, and the remaining competitors will take the stage again to battle for your votes.

Round by round, the field will get smaller until only the finalists remain—and by the end of the night, your votes will crown the 2026 Thirsty Axe Karaoke Champion and CASH PRIZE winner!

No panel of judges. No scores from the sidelines. The audience decides who wins.

Think you have what it takes? Registration opens Tuesday, October 13th. Contestant spots are limited, so register early!

• Participation will be limited to the first 20 people to complete registration.  Registration opens on 10/15/2026 at The Thirsty Axe during Karaoke.  There will also be 2 alternates to ensure 20 contestants on the day of the event.
• There is an entry fee of $20 required to compete.  ALL money collected in entry fees will be paid out in cash prizes to winning contestants.
• Cash Prizes will be distributed as follows:
  ~1st Place - $250
  ~2nd Place - $100
  ~3rd Place - $50
• Contestants will be required to select 4 songs, the maximum number they would perform.  Only songs available at https://www.karafun.com/karaoke will be used and WILL NOT be changed once submitted.  Please choose your songs carefully!
• All contestants must read and agree to the "Conditions of Entry" outlined in the link below