Singers and entertainers will have an opportunity to compete for a share of $1,300 in cash prizes during the 2026 Buck Fever Festival, with registration deadlines approaching for two competitions scheduled for Saturday, November 14.
The festival’s Antler Idol competition and Talent Show will begin at 2:00 p.m. on the Buck Fever Festival Stage, located inside the large red and white tent in Banks.
Antler Idol will feature two separate $500 grand prizes. A panel of judges will select one winner, while the audience will determine the People’s Choice winner. The entry fee for Antler Idol is $50.
The festival will also host a Talent Show open to performers with a variety of skills and acts. The overall winner will receive a $300 cash prize, with a $25 entry fee for participants.
Organizers are encouraging interested performers to register early, as the official entry deadline is Saturday, October 24.
Late entries will be accepted through October 30, although an additional $10 late fee will apply.
Participants can find competition rules and registration information through the festival’s official entry form, which can be completed online or printed.
Registration is available at bit.ly/AntlerIdol2026.
The competitions are part of the 2026 Buck Fever Festival in Banks, offering local and regional entertainers an opportunity to showcase their talents before festival attendees.
