Amateur Talent Show Acts are currently being accepted! Auditions of your act can be digitally submitted and emailed to wcfairauditions@gmail.com. Any questions can be directed to Nancy by calling (320) 267-1500.
Amateur Talent Show
Thursday, July 25 6:00 PM
On stage in the Hoop Building
Preteen, Teen and Open Class Divisions.
Auditions will be held July 11, 2019 at 6:00 pm in the General Exhibit Building – Fair Grounds
Download Amateur Talent Show Entry Form
The Wright County Fair Talent Show is open to all AMATEUR entertainers who reside in Wright County. Professionals (Union
musicians or performers whose talent is a principle source of income) are not permitted to enter. In acts with more than one
performer, only one must reside in the County.
Acts that have participated in the past may compete again. The only exception is the former 1st place Open Class winner, may
not compete again. The former Teen or Pre-Teen winner is required to compete in the Open Class Division if they qualify for this
year’s show. If you won as a solo act, you may compete as part of a group act only to compete in your age group again.
A limit of 30 registered acts will audition on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 6:00 pm in General Exhibit Building – Fair Grounds.
THERE IS NO ENTRY FEE.
Out of the 30 acts that audition, 25 will go on to compete at the Wright County Fair. The show will be on stage in the Hoop Building, July 25, 2019 at 6:00 pm.
You can only perform once in the show – either as a solo or with a multiple act.
The 1st place winners in each category will go on to compete at the 2019 Minnesota State Fair Talent Show. A keyboard will be
available at both the audition and show. You must provide your own pianist if needed.
Vocalists may use RECORDED MUSIC, NO VOCAL BACKUP. All contestants are required to use the sound system
technician provided at the show. Time limit for each act is 4 minutes for the show. You must perform from the same act, or song,
at both the audition and show.
ALL DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE ARE FINAL
THERE ARE 3 DIVISIONS OF COMPETITION
1) Pre-Teen (12 and under): 1- $100, 2- $75, 3- $50
2) Teen (13 – 18 years): 1- $150, 2- $100, 3- $75
3) Open Class (any age): 1- $200, 2- $150, 3- $100