Contests

Travis Kelce Look-Alike Contest at the Lodi Grape Festival!

Get ready, Lodi! We're bringing a little football flair and pop-star excitement to this year's festival! As part of our special entertainment lineup featuring Dream Like Taylor a Taylor Swift tribute band, and the Lodi Grape Festival is hosting a Travis Kelce Look-alike contest for fans who want to show off their best game-day style or Kelce-inspired swagger.
Why Travis Kelce contest? The connection between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce has become one of the biggest pop culture stories in recent years, bringing together music lovers, football fans and people who simply enjoy a good time. Whether you show up in a Chief's-inspired outfit, a mustache and Kelce swagger, we want to see your best. Contestants will have the chance to compete for festival bragging rights, audience cheers AND an official Travis Kelce jersey accompanied with TWO tickets to the Raider's vs. Chiefs in Las Vegas and a $500 Visa gift card.

The contest will take place on Friday, September 18 at 6:30pm located on the Sky River Casino Amphitheater.

Important: This is a Travis Kelce Look-Alike Contest inspired by the NFL star. Travis Kelce will not be in attendance at this event. This contest is for entertainment purposes only and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs, the NFL, or Taylor Swift.

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Lodi Grape Festival: Travis Kelce Look-Alike Contest

Official Rules, Regulations & Entry Information

Please read the following rules carefully before submitting your entry. By submitting this form, you agree to abide by all contest rules and the decisions of the judging panel.

1. Eligibility & Registration

• Age Requirement: The contest is open to ages 18 years or older.
• Registration Deadline: Online registration closes on Friday, September 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST. There will be a maximum of 25 contestant slots.
• Entry Fee: Entering the contest is completely FREE, but all contestants and their guests must possess a valid admission ticket to enter the Lodi Grape Festival grounds or come on Friday between noon & 5pm and enter free.

2. Contest Categories & Categories

Contestants may style their look around any era of Travis Kelce’s public persona. Examples include, but are not limited to:

• Game Day Drip: High-fashion, tunnel-walk pregame outfits.
• Red Kingdom Classic: Traditional #87 Kansas City Chiefs jersey/uniform look.
• Festival & Hype Era: Hawaiian shirts, concert merch, "Kelce Jam" vibes.

3. On-Stage Performance & Conduct

• Time Limit: Each contestant will have up to 30 seconds on stage to showcase their look, model for the judges, and deliver their best "Kelce Hype" moment (e.g., a first-down celebration, a safe football spike, or a crowd shout-out).
• Family-Friendly Policy: The Lodi Grape Festival is a family-friendly community event. All costumes, language, and on-stage behavior must be appropriate for all ages. Profanity, inappropriate gestures, or unsportsmanlike conduct will result in immediate disqualification.
• Props: Handheld props (footballs, sunglasses, microphones) are allowed and encouraged. For safety reasons, no throwing objects into the crowd is permitted.

4. Judging & Criteria

Contestants will be scored by a panel of judges on a scale of 1 to 10 across three main categories:

1. The Resemblance: Facial hair accuracy (the signature mustache/beard), haircut style, and overall facial similarity.
2. The Wardrobe & Styling: Creativity, accuracy, and execution of the chosen outfit.
3. The Hype Factor: Stage presence, confidence, and ability to channel Travis Kelce’s high-energy personality.

The decisions of the judges are final and binding in all matters related to the contest.

5. Media Release & Permissions

By participating, contestants grant the Lodi Grape Festival the right to photograph, film, and record their performance. These materials may be used for promotional marketing, social media recap videos, and future event advertisements without financial compensation.