Arts, Beats & Eats Star Maker Showdown

A Regional Singing Competition with a $5,000 first-place prize!

First Place winner will perform on the National Stage prior to Vanilla Ice on Monday, September 1st!

$10,000 in overall cash and prizes. With so much on the line, the event promises high-stakes excitement and a showcase of the region’s top singing talent.

Qualifying rounds will run Aug. 21 and 28 and during the festival, Aug. 29–31, with the final showdown Sept. 1!

More information & REGISTRATION coming soon!

Dueling Pianos at Arts, Beats & Eats

Don’t miss Dueling Pianos at Arts, Beats & Eats, featuring a group of world-touring professional piano players who sing and entertain with humor and audience participation, guaranteeing an enjoyable time for all.

This year, the festival proudly introduces the Tenth Stage, hosted at the 526 Main Dueling Piano Bar, located just steps from the official festival grounds at the corner of 6th and Main Street. This new addition will bring the high-energy excitement of dueling pianos to Arts, Beats & Eats for the very first time. Offering an immersive and interactive musical experience, the Tenth Stage is free and open to the public. No ticket is required. Festivalgoers can easily exit the main grounds and walk just a few steps to catch a set, while those without tickets can enjoy the performances without entering the main event. The Tenth Stage lineup will be featured alongside the festival’s other nine stages, adding a unique dimension to an already dynamic weekend of entertainment.

ARTS, BEATS & EATS STAR MAKER SHOWDOWN & Dueling Pianos Schedule