1st Place: Wigwam Tavern
2nd Place: Erwin’s 19th Hole
3rd Place: Sea Horse Inn

Want to exert your lung capacity and bare your inner Meatloaf in front of a receptive, rambunctious crowd? And, afterward, do you want to rest from your karaoke labors in big, burgundy booths while secretly loathing politely watching your fellow karaoke professionals? Then you probably voted for the laid-back Wigwam Tavern, winner of the karaoke title for the second year in a row. At second place is Erwin’s 19th Hole in Chippewa Falls, a venue that addresses the question “Why not have karaoke two nights in a row?” with “No reason!” And once again, Chippewa Vallians can hardly resist karaoke when it is paired with nautical idolatry and the sparkly blue barstools of simpler times. The Sea Horse Inn snagged third place again this year. Just don’t break the rules and tap on the mic. – Kinzy Janssen