Christy Tengs Fowler is offering cash prizes for a different kind of songwriting contest.
Participants must write a song about the Pioneer Bar and Bamboo Room, and perform it at the family business’ 60th anniversary party 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27.
Prizes are $200, $100, and $50 for first, second and third place respectively. Songs can be in any genre, and winners will be decided by a panel of three judges. Contestants must provide a lyric sheet.