Lawton Has Talent: How to Apply for the New Competition with Cash Prizes Up to $1,000

If you’ve been practicing your craft in Lawton and waiting for the right opportunity, November 7 might be your moment. The city’s new Lawton Has Talent competition is offering legitimate cash prizes, and the application process is straightforward. You’ll submit a 1:30 minute video of your performance to arts@lawtonok.gov before the September 15 deadline. The video is your audition, so make it count. Contestants must be at least 15 years old, and applications are completely free at the submission stage.

Once you’re selected to compete, entry fees are $50 for solo performers and $100 for groups. The prize structure makes it worth your while: first place earns $1,000, second place gets $750, and third place takes home $500. Beyond the main prizes, there’s a Most Spirited Award for the contestant who sells the most tickets to the event, which adds a community engagement element to the competition. The whole event serves as a fundraiser for Lawton’s International Festival, so you’re supporting a cornerstone community event while pursuing your own goals.

Whether you sing, dance, perform comedy, play an instrument, or have any other talent worth sharing, this competition gives you a professional stage and real rewards. The International Festival Committee has created an accessible pathway for performers of all levels to gain exposure and potentially win significant prize money. Don’t let the September 15 deadline sneak up on you. Do you have a talent you’ve been thinking about showcasing?