Join us at the Ranch Pickin’ Party this fall on Tuesdays from September 10th to November 26th, 5pm – 7pm at the Railhead Smokehouse in Willow Park. Experience a fun-filled evening of live music, delicious food and an exciting open competition for talented singer-songwriters. Get a chance to witness the rising stars of the music scene and take part in selecting the weekly winner by casting your votes. Each week, the winner walks away with $100 in cash, based on crowd vote.
But that’s not all! These weekly winners earn themselves a ticket to return for the grand finals for a shot at an even more exciting prize package that includes a photo shoot and more! It’s not just a competition, but a platform for aspiring artists! And hey, you never really know who might show up to perform at the Pickin’ Party. Even Maren Morris started her journey right here when she was just a little kid, so who’s next? Come and find out!
Tuesdays 5-7pm / Registration 5-5:45pm / Start Pickin’ at 6:00pm
BROUGHT TO YOU BY
FREE CONCERT 7-10PM
09/10/24 – Adam Hood / Randy Brown
09/17/24 – Jamie Richards / Randy Brown
09/24/24 – Chad Prather / Randy Brown
10/01/24 – Buddy Jewell / Randy Brown
10/08/24 – Billie Jo Jones / Randy Brown
10/15/24 – Dylan Wheeler / Randy Brown
10/22/24 – Caleb Young / Randy Brown
10/29/24 – Hayden Haddock / Randy Brown
11/05/24 – Jamie Richards / Randy Brown
11/12/24 – Sean Scott White / Randy Brown
11/19/24 – Rachel Stacy & Dustin Perkins / Randy Brown
11/26/24 – Courtney Patton / Randy Brown
2024 95.9 THE RANCH PICKIN’ PARTY RULES AND REGULATIONS
ELIGIBILITY:
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to legal residents of the United States. Employees and Directors of KFWR, 95.9 The Ranch, The Railhead Smokehouse in Willow Park, their affiliated companies, participating Sponsors, information providers, content providers, subsidiaries, advertisers, advertising agencies, promotional and marketing agencies (and their immediate family members and those living in the same households) are ineligible. By participating, you agree to these Official Rules and to the decisions of the judges, which are final and binding in all respects.
ADMINISTRATOR:
95.9 THE RANCH
SPONSORS:
RAILHEAD SMOKEHOUSE WILLOW PARK
TITAN READY MIX
MACLASKEY OILFIELD SERVICES
SAVING MEMORIES PHOTOGRAPHY
HOW TO PLAY/SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Each week, beginning on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 and ending on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at The Railhead Smokehouse in Willow Park, KFWR, 95.9 The Ranch will host THE RANCH PICKIN’ PARTY.
FINALE
A finale will be held the night of Nov 26, 2024. All past weekly winners will be invited to compete for a grand prize package.
REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 5:00 PM:
Contestant may sign-up, free-of-charge, at the 95.9 The Ranch Registration/Promotional Table on-site at the Railhead Smokehouse in Willow Park, TX.
NOTE: CONTESTANT MAY PERFORM SOLO OR WITH UP TO ONE (1) ACCOMPANYING MUSICIANS. NO MORE THAN TWO PERFORMERS TOTAL. ACOUSTIC ACTS ONLY. MUST BE ORIGINAL SONGS.
REGISTRATION ENDS AT 5:45 PM:
The first ten (10), first-time, contestants are guaranteed a slot to perform. Thereafter, the remaining open slots, if any, will be filled in with previous Ranch Pickin’ Party contestants. Previous contestants will be randomly selected at 5:45 pm to fill remaining slots, up to (10) performers per event. Registration forms are then placed in random selection to determine the order of performance.
START PICKIN’ AT APPROXIMATELY 6:00 PM:
The contestant order of performance is announced. The contestant will be called-up, based on the previously determined order, to perform one (1) original songs.
VOTING IS OPEN TO PUBLIC FOLLOWING THE LAST PERFORMANCE:
After all contestants have performed the Ranch promotions staff will be accepting paper ballots for public voting to determine the winner; everyone in attendance may vote only once at The Ranch promotions tent. Any attempt to tamper or undermine the integrity of the voting process will not be tolerated. Winner is based on 40% fan vote and 60% on-site judge(s). Judge(s) decision is based on vocal/instrumental ability, and stage presence/ charisma.
WINNERS ARE ANNOUNCED AT APPROXIMATELY 7PM:
A Representative of KFWR, 95.9 The Ranch, will announce The Ranch Weekly Winner.
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION:
Those who have competed in previous weeks but did not win are eligible to compete in the following weeks. However, first-time contestants are guaranteed a spot in the first (10) available open spots before a repeat contestant.
NOTIFICATION AND AWARDING OF PRIZES:
By accepting a prize, winner(s) release and discharge all sponsors, affiliated companies and their parents, subsidiaries, advertising, and promotion agencies, and all their respective employees, officers, directors, representatives and agents from any liability or damage due in whole or in part to the award, acceptance, possession, use or misuse of any prize or from participation in this contest. By participating in this contest, any and all semi-finalists and winners, except where prohibited by law, grant KFWR, 95.9 The Ranch and all other sponsors the right to use the winners name, likeness, picture, portrait, hometown, voice, biographical information, written submissions and written or oral statements, for advertising and promotional purposes without additional compensation. KFWR, 95.9 The Ranch and The Railhead Smokehouse in Willow Park, and any parties affiliated with them, are not responsible for any error in registration and or in the voting process. All decisions on prizes and winners are final and are not subject to review based on allegations of voting error, improper voting, and/or level of attendance during time of performance. KFWR, 95.9 The Ranch and The Railhead Smokehouse in Willow Park reserve the right to refuse anyone entrance into this contest. KFWR, 95.9 The Ranch will have the final say as to who the winner is. Contest will last 11 weeks.
PRIZE FOR WEEKLY WINNER
$100 CASH
GRAND PRIZE
$500 Photoshoot with Saving Memories Photography
NOTE: CONTESTANT IS PROHIBITED FROM DISTRIBUTING ANY MARKETING MATERIAL RELATED TO SALES AND/OR PROMOTIONS OF THEIR OWN ACT TO INCLUDE CDS, T-SHIRTS, FLYERS, MERCHANDISE AND ANY OF THE LIKE. ANY CONTESTANT NOT ABIDING BY THIS REQUEST WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM THE 2023 CONTEST.
RULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.