The Manna House presents
3rd Annual Singing for SuppersKaraoke Competition
Thursday, October 1, 2026 · 6:00–9:00 PM
James Allen Courtyard, Downtown Florence
Amateur singers wanted. Cash prizes in five categories, a family-friendly night downtown, and every dollar goes to feeding Florence County. Tickets are $25 and go on sale September 1.
Four ways to join in
Pick your part in the night
Buy a seat, take the mic, back a school, or just feed a neighbor. Every one of these lands in the same place.
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$25 each
Buy a Ticket
All ages need a ticket to enter. Sales open September 1.
Purchase tickets -
Up to 5 per entry
Register to Compete
Sign up in advance to get on the program. Rules are further down this page.
Open the application -
Dollars = votes
Vote for a Celebrity Singer
Three Florence high schools, three Rock Star Educators, one karaoke mic.
See the matchup -
Any amount
Make a Donation
Give straight to The Manna House, whether or not you can make it on the night.
Donate now
Help us fill the courtyard
Grab the flyer and put it up at work, at church, or anywhere people like to sing. Every seat filled is another neighbor fed.
Open the full flyerBefore you come
Event information
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Tickets
$25 each. Every attendee, all ages, needs a ticket to enter.
All ticket sales are final. Thank you for your donation.
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Singer Registration
Register online in advance to get on the program. An entry can include up to five people.
Read the competition rules below before you sign up.
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Venue
James Allen Courtyard, downtown Florence. Built for mingling and moving, with limited seating and no outside chairs.
Think floor-level concert, not assigned seats.
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Refreshments
Food, beer, and wine available for purchase. Water is free for everyone.
No outside coolers or food, please.
Celebrity singers category
Rock Star Educators take the mic
BruinsvsKnightsvsTigers
Teachers from South Florence, West Florence, and Wilson High Schools are competing for their schools, and your dollars are their votes. Voting closes the night of the show.
Back your schoolCash prizes in five categories
Competition prizes
Winners are picked by a panel of three local singers and musicians. You have to be there at the end of the night to collect.
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$750
Karaoke Roulette
The biggest purse of the night.
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$500
“SUP”erior Singer(s) Award
Best vocal performance.
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$300
HAM IT UP Award
Best overall performance.
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$300
The Imposter Award
Sounds most like the original.
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$100
The Small Fry Award
For a younger participant.
Presented by Chick-fil-A on Irby Street.
Know before you sing
Competition rules
- A competing entry may include up to 5 persons.
- Accompaniment comes from the Karaoke Master — no personal instruments.
- Order of performances is set by the contest committee.
- Performances run 4 minutes or less.
- No vulgar or profane language.
- All contestants should dress appropriately.
- No restarts.
- Winners are selected by a panel of 3 judges, all noted local singers and musicians.
- Judges’ decisions are final.
- You must be present at the end of the event to win a cash prize.
From the 2025 show
A night that actually looks like this
Thirty-two photos from last year: the contestants, the judges, the celebrity singers, and a courtyard full of people who came out to feed their neighbors.
Last year’s supporters
Thank you to our 2025 sponsors
These eleven businesses and organizations covered the cost of the 2025 event, which is why every ticket and every vote went straight to feeding Florence County.
Bistro Hospitality Group
Wholly Smokin'
Uncle B's
Filipino Christian Church · Well Center Pharmacy · Synergi · Armstrong Wealth Management
Whirlwind Investments · Gateway Realty
Century Glass — The Ham It UP Award · Tim Smith Salon — The Eye Candy Award
The 2026 roll is still open. Sponsors confirmed for this year will appear here as they come in, at the level they choose. See what each level includes.
Put your business behind the night
Sponsors cover the cost of the event so ticket sales and votes go straight to feeding Florence County.
Questions? Email mannahouseevents@gmail.com or call 843-667-6077.
Last year’s supporters
Thank you to our 2025 sponsors
These eleven businesses and organizations covered the cost of the 2025 event, which meant every ticket and every vote went straight to feeding Florence County. The 2026 sponsor roll is still being put together.
Uncle B’s
Promoter
Century Glass
The Ham It UP Award
Filipino Christian Church
Stagehand
Well Center Pharmacy
Stagehand
Whirlwind Investments
Usher
Gateway Realty
Usher
Synergi
Stagehand
Armstrong Wealth Management
Stagehand
Bistro Hospitality Group
Headliner
Wholly Smokin’
Producer
Tim Smith Salon
The Eye Candy Award
Interested in sponsoring the event? For more information contact us at mannahouseevents@gmail.comor call 843-667-6077.