Amateur Talent Contest
- $5 entry fee for each act or group
- Entry deadline is Friday, July 17, 2009
- Three divisions:
- a. Pre-teen - age 12 and under
- b. Teen - age 13 through 18
- c. Open - any age
- Over $600 in prize money
- First place winners qualify to compete at the Minnesota State Fair
- Time limit is four (4) minutes
- Accompanist (not a part of the act) may be any age
- Instrumental tapes or CDs with NO VOCALS may be used for background
- Must use sound system provided by the fair
- Contest held Sunday, July 19, noon
- Rules and guidelines are set forth by the Minnesota State Fair
- 1 st place winner will be asked to perform at fair board gathering
- Winners must represent Rice County at MN State Fair
- Talent Contest Cash prizes will only be allowed to winners who will represent Rice County at MN State Fair
