“Quest for the Best” organizer Dawn Booth extended last Friday’s deadline to sign up for the popular singing contest in hopes she could get a full line-up of 20 entrants.
She didn’t have long to wait. As of yesterday afternoon, some 21 acts had registered.
“We’re past where we need to be. We’ve always had at least 20 and it looks like that won’t have to change this year,” said Booth, adding no more entries will be accepted.
Once again being held in conjunction with the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship, “Quest” is slated to take place Wednesday, July 23 at 6 p.m. under the big tent at the Sorting Gap Marina.
Most of the acts this year will be solos, with four or five duets in the mix, noted Booth, adding the performers—who will be unveiled closer to the event—reflect a mix of newcomers and old favourites.
Contestants once again will be vying for first-place ($500), second-place ($300), and third-place ($200) purses, as well as cash prizes for two People’s Choice, Contestants’ Choice, Most Original, and Audience Response awards.
Meanwhile, tickets to attend “Quest” will go on sale in the next couple of weeks, said Booth, adding 1,500 will be printed.
She noted the cost will be the same as last year—$12 in advance and $15 at the door—and she’s hopeful it once again will draw a sell-out crowd.
More than 1,200 attended last year.
One thing different this year is that “Quest” will be followed by more entertainment—in this case, adult hypnotist Tyzen Paley—so those who buy a ticket for “Quest” can stay for the second show.
Fort Frances Times
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