2025 Talent Competition
Washington County’s Got Talent
Washington County’s Got Talent will bring you joy, laughter, and maybe even a surprise or two. Join us as competitors young and old sing, dance, and perform with their unique talents. Share your talent with us by entering the Washington County’s Got Talent competition!
TO ENTER THE TALENT SHOW, FILL OUT THE ONLINE ENTRY FORM BELOW.
Upload online submissions by deadline: Friday, July 11, 2025
Auditions
Attend the audition day of your choice and register or submit an online audition. You must do one of these to be considered for the Washington County’s Got Talent Show. There are no other available dates/times for auditions.
Thursday, July 10, 2025: 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Saturday, July 12, 2025: 9:00 – 10:30 am
Open Casting, come when you can!
Washington County Fairgrounds in the Park Pavilion.
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 all contestants, regardless of age
Finalists
Each division will perform at the Washington County Fair in the Park Pavilion.
Pre-Teen Division ~ Saturday, August 2, 2025 – 10:00 am
Teen Division ~ Saturday, August 2, 2025 – 3:30 pm
Open Division ~ Sunday August 3 , 2025 – 4:00 pm
Rules
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 all contestants, regardless of age
The talent show is open to all amateur entertainers. There is no fee, you can pre-registration to audition online or register at audition dates. All contestants will be judged on quality of performance, stage presence, entertainment value, and selection. The Washington County’s Got 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 recorded accompaniment, provided the recording contains musical accompaniment ONLY… absolutely no vocals of any kind are allowed on recording (State Fair rules).
Contestants may only audition one act.
Washington County Fair is a family fair. Please ensure 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 2024 talent show first place winner chooses to compete in 2025:
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 2025.
Prizes
Cash Prizes will be awarded to winners in each division:
Pre-Teen Division
- 1st Place – $150*
- 2nd Place – $120*
- 3rd Place – $100
- 4th Place – $80
Teen Division
- 1st Place – $150*
- 2nd Place – $120*
- 3rd Place – $100
- 4th Place – $80
Open Division
- 1st Place – $150*
- 2nd Place – $120*
- 3rd Place – $100
- 4th Place – $80
* Plus, entry as a semi-finalist in the County Fair Amateur Talent Contest during the Minnesota State Fair
Additional Information
The Washington County Fair operates an “All Pay Gate” policy. All contestants are responsible for gate admission. Parking is free.
Daily Admision
8 Years & Older
$12.00
Youth 7 & under
FREEAdvanced Season Pass
Pack of 5 tickets, valid any day of the fair (sold at the fair office Monday, July 29, 2025 and Tuesday, July 30, 2025)
8 Years & Older
$25.00
$30.00
Youth 7 & under
FREE
FREE
For more information, please call or email:
Kim (651) 433-0103 or washingtoncofair@gmail.com
Washington County’s Got Talent Application
Complete the form for submitting audition electronically, or if you are attending audition. You can also register at the audition.