"Minnesota State Fair" Amateur Talent Contest Needs Kids

"Minnesota State Fair" Amateur Talent Contest is looking for teens and preteens to participate. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: 3From the summer auditions, semifinalists are selected to perform during the first 10 days of this year’s Minnesota State Fair on the bandshell stage. Additional info: Acts will be judged on: -quality of performance (including selection) -stage presence -entertainment value Awards: Open Division: Each nightly winner will receive $100 and advance to the finals on Sunday, Aug. 31st in the Grandstand; each nightly runner-up will receive $50. Teen Division: Each nightly winner will receive $50 and advance to the finals on Sunday, Aug. 31st in the Grandstand; each nightly runner-up will receive $25. Preteen Division: Each nightly winner will receive $50 and advance to the finals on Sunday, Aug. 31st in the Grandstand; each nightly runner-up will receive $25. Finals — Winners receive: Open Division: Grand Prize: $10,000; Second Place: $2,500; Third Place: $1,000 Teen Division: First Place: $2,500; Second Place: $750; Third Place: $500. Preteen Division: First Place: $2,500; Second Place: $750; Third Place: $500. The 2025 Minnesota State Fair will run Aug. 21 through Labor Day, Sept. 1. If interested, please apply by 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 23