The crowd has spoken. By text.
From Las Vegas food festivals to the White House BBQ, BamText runs people's choice voting that thousands of people can join in seconds. Now booking summer 2027 festivals.
Run a people's choice vote in an afternoon
- No app, no Wi-Fi, no paper ballots
- One vote per phone, counted in real time
- A live leaderboard for the big screen
- Results you can announce from the stage
- Voters who opt in become next year's presale list
People's Choice: Best BBQ
Winner announced at 6 PM on the main stage
How it works
Pick your keywords
Every vendor, dish or band gets a short code like BBQ3. We set up your number and the voting rules.
The crowd texts to vote
Put the number on signs, menus and screens. Each vote is confirmed with a friendly auto-reply.
The leaderboard goes live
Show the results on the big screen and crown the winner from the stage.
After the party
Voters who opt in become your list for next year's ticket presale, vendor news and sponsor offers.
Great for
Food and drink festivals
Best taco, best BBQ, best craft beer.
Competitions and cook-offs
Chili, ribs, baking and anything with a judges' table.
Awards nights and galas
Audience favourites, decided live.
Conferences and fundraisers
Live polls, contests and pledges.
Planning a summer 2027 festival?
Tell us about your event and we'll send you a quote.