HOME

ADMISSION

ATTRACTIONS

CARNIVAL

CONTACTS


EXHIBITOR INFO

FORMS


MAPS

MEMBERSHIP

MUSIC

POWER SPORTS

TALENT SHOW

VENDOR INFO

WEATHER

YEARLY CALENDAR











admin

2009 Washington County Fair Amateur Talent Show

Auditions will be held at the fairgrounds in the Park Pavilion on:

	THURSDAY, JULY 9   7 PM - 8:30 PM
SATURDAY, JULY 11 9 AM - 10:30 AM

The contest is open to all amateur entertainers. There is no fee or pre-registration to audition. All contestants will be judged on quality of performance, stage presence, entertainment value and selection. The Washington County Fair Amateur Talent Show adheres to the guidelines set by the Minnesota State Fair Amateur Talent Show.

Performances are limited to four minutes. Contestants are allowed to perform a medley of tunes, but must remain within the four minute time limit.

Vocalists may use taped accompaniment, provided the tape contains musical accompaniment ONLY...absolutely no vocals of any kind are allowed on the tape (State Fair rules).

Contestants may only audition one act.

Washington County Fair is a famiy fair. Please see that the act you choose is an age appropriate piece in regards to content and costume.

The Park Pavilion is an outdoor facility with a roof. The stage is 40 feet wide and 20 feet deep, with a wood floor. Contestants are encouraged to come in costume, since the changing facilities are small.

If the 2008 Talent Show first place winners choose to compete in 2009:
*** The Pre-Teen Division winner is required to audition in the Teen or Open Division
*** The Teen Division winner is required to audition in the Open Division
*** The Open Division winner is not eligible to participate in 2009


Three Divisions of Competition:

Pre-Teen Division - Contestants 12 years of age and younger
Teen Division - Contestants 13-18 years of age
Open Division - Open to contestants, regardless of age


Finalists in each division will perform at the 2008 Washington County Fair in the Park Pavilion on:

Pre-Teen Division - Wednesday, July 29, 8 PM
Teen Division - Thursday, July 30, 8 PM
Open Division - Friday, July 31, 8 PM

Cash Prizes will be awarded to winners in each division:

Pre-Teen Division

1st - $75*
2nd - $60
3rd - $50
4th - $40

Teen Division

1st - $75*
2nd - $60
3rd - $50
4th - $40

Open Division

1st - $100*
2nd - $80
3rd - $60
4th - $40

*Plus entry as a semi-finalist in the County Fair Amateur Talent Contest during the Minnesota State Fair. For more information call Kim at 651-257-4470

ferris wheel picture

Your browser doesn't support Java applets.

Days until the fair

MSF.jpg (5716 bytes) Washington County

MSF.jpg (5716 bytes)

mfcf_official_member.jpg

©Washington County Fair
Site design by Beacon