Unleash Your Inner Star at the County Fair Talent Show!
Our county fair is searching for its next shining stars! Dust off your dancing shoes, polish your comedic timing, or grab your favorite instrument – it's time to showcase your skills at the Youth Talent Show! Whether you're a seasoned performer or a first-timer with a hidden talent, our stage is ready for you to amaze the crowd. So, get ready to strut your stuff, belt out a tune, or deliver a show-stopping performance – the spotlight awaits!
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Dance
Got rhythm? Then the Youth Talent Show wants you! Put on your dancing shoes, crank up the music, and get ready to light up the stage! Whether you're a graceful ballerina, a popping and locking hip-hop prodigy, or a ballroom dancer with moves like royalty, our stage is your dance floor. Prepare a solo routine, grab your crew, or surprise everyone with a unique style – the only limit is your imagination!
Vocal Solo & Group
Do you have a voice like an angel or a stage presence that can rival the stars? Then the Youth Talent Show is calling for you! Grab your microphone and get ready to belt out your favorite tune, showcase your vocal skills, and leave the audience cheering for more! Whether you prefer pop ballads, soulful R&B, or captivating musical theater pieces, our stage is ready for your vocal magic. So, warm up those pipes, pick a song that lets your voice shine, and prepare to steal the show!
Other
The Youth Talent Show isn't just about traditional acts! Do you have a unique talent that makes you stand out? Are you a comedy whiz with side-splitting jokes? A magician with tricks that leave everyone gasping? A yo-yo champion with mind-bending routines? Whatever your hidden talent may be, the Youth Talent Show wants to see it! Embrace your individuality and share your special skill with the audience. You never know, you might just be the next big thing!
Instrumental Solo & Group
Are you a maestro in the making? Do you have a symphony swirling in your soul? Then grab your instrument, be it a dazzling trumpet, a soulful saxophone, or your trusty keyboard! The Youth Talent Show is your chance to showcase your musical mastery. Impress the judges with your technical skill, ignite the crowd with your passion, and let your music fill the air!
Dramatic Performance
Do you have a passion for storytelling? Can you embody a character and bring words to life? Then step into the spotlight at the Youth Talent Show! Prepare a dramatic reading, a captivating monologue, or even a short scene – the stage is yours to command! Infuse your performance with emotion, project your voice with confidence, and transport the audience to another world with your dramatic flair.
Youth talent is for registered fair participants the Open show format is open to all participants 5 yrs. old and up see rules below
YOUTH TALENT
DIVISION 1 – LEADERSHIP, LEISURE EDUCATION, TALENT Superintendent: Kelly Deal
(231) 375-9139
Email: kellyrdeal@gmail.com
SECTION 1: TALENT – SHARE THE FUN
Learning objective: To encourage youth to demonstrate and exhibit an appreciation of the performing arts. This section must be put on a separate Exhibitor Entry Form. Do not put this section with the other inanimate sections.
*Performers must be amateurs, no professionals allowed.
**For group performances, average age will be taken for youth groups of multiple ages Explorers will perform in a non-competitive class and participation ribbons will be award but no placings or premiums will be given.
DANCE
25001 DANCE: SOLO (1 PERFORMER) AGES 5-7 Cloverbud
25002 DANCE: SOLO (1 PERFORMER) AGES 8-10
25003 DANCE: SOLO (1 PERFORMER) AGES 11-13
25004 DANCE: SOLO (1 PERFORMER) AGES 14 AND UP
25005 DANCE: GROUP
INSTUMENTAL
25006 INSTRUMENTAL SOLO (1 PERFORMER) AGES 5-7 Cloverbud
25007 INSTRUMENTAL SOLO (1 PERFORMER) AGES 8-10
25008 INSTRUMENTAL SOLO (1 PERFORMER) AGES 11-13
25009 INSTRUMENTAL SOLO (1 PERFORMER) AGES 14 AND UP
25010 INSTRUMENTAL GROUP
VOCAL
25011 VOCAL SOLO (1 PERFORMER) AGES 5-7 Cloverbud
25012 VOCAL SOLO (1 PERFORMER) AGES 8-10
25013 VOCAL SOLO (1 PERFORMER) AGES 11-13
25014 VOCAL SOLO (1 PERFORMER) AGES 14 AND UP
25015 VOCAL DUET (2 PERFORMERS) 25016 VOCAL GROUP (3 PERFORMERS OR MORE)
DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE
25017 DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE AGES 5-7 Cloverbud
25018 DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE AGES 8-10
25019 DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE AGES 11-13
25020 DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE AGES 14 AND UP
25021 DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE GROUP
OTHER
25022 ANY OTHER
OPEN TALENT
DIVISION 1 – LEADERSHIP, LEISURE EDUCATION, TALENT Superintendent: Kelly Deal (231) 375-9139Email: kellyrdeal@gmail.com
SECTION 1: TALENT – SHARE THE FUN
This section must be put on a separate Exhibitor Entry Form. Do not put this section with the other inanimate sections.
*Performers must be amateurs, no professionals allowed.
**For group performances, average age will be taken for youth groups of multiple ages
Awards – Ribbons 1st -5 th place Grand and Reserve Champion in each division
DANCE
44001 DANCE: SOLO (1 PERFORMER) AGES 5-7
44002 DANCE: SOLO (1 PERFORMER) AGES 8-10
44003 DANCE: SOLO (1 PERFORMER) AGES 11-13
44004 DANCE: SOLO (1 PERFORMER) AGES 14-19
44005 DANCE: SOLO (1 PERFORMER) AGES 20 AND UP
44006 DANCE: GROUP
INSTRUMENTAL
44007 INSTRUMENTAL SOLO (1 PERFORMER) AGES 5-7
44008 INSTRUMENTAL SOLO (1 PERFORMER) AGES 8-10
44009 INSTRUMENTAL SOLO (1 PERFORMER) AGES 11-13
44010 INSTRUMENTAL SOLO (1 PERFORMER) AGES 14-19
44011 INSTRUMENTAL SOLO (1 PERFORMER) AGES 20 AND UP
44012 INSTRUMENTAL GROUP
VOCAL
44013 VOCAL SOLO (1 PERFORMER) AGES 5-7
44014 VOCAL SOLO (1 PERFORMER) AGES 8-10
44015 VOCAL SOLO (1 PERFORMER) AGES 11-13
44016 VOCAL SOLO (1 PERFORMER) AGES 14-19
44017 VOCAL SOLO (1 PERFORMER) AGES 20 AND UP
44018 VOCAL DUET (2 PERFORMERS)
44019 VOCAL GROUP (3 PERFORMERS OR MORE)
DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE
44020 DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE AGES 5-7
44021 DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE AGES 8-10
44022 DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE AGES 11-13
44023 DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE AGES 14-19
44024 DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE AGES 20 AND UP
44025 DRAMATIC PEFROMANCE GROUP
OPEN
44026 ANY OTHER