Washington County's Got Talent

2024 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 19, 2024

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 18, 2024: 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Saturday, July 20, 2024: 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 ~ Wednesday, July 31, 2024 – 8:00 pm

Teen Division ~ Thursday, August 1, 2024 – 8:00 pm

Open Division ~ Friday August 2 , 2024 – 8:00 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 2023 talent show first place winner chooses to compete in 2024:
 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 2024.

ALL AUDIO and MUSIC MUST BE ON AN AUDIO CD and labeled

NO CELL PHONES/USB THUMB DRIVES FOR AUDIO or MUSIC
(due to issues such as passcodes on phones, compatibility, etc.)

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

$10.00

Youth 7 & under

FREE

Advanced Season Pass

Pack of 5 tickets, valid any day of the fair (sold at the fair office Monday, July 29, 2024 and Tuesday, July 30, 2024)

8 Years & Older

$25.00

Youth 7 & under

FREE

For more information, please call or email:
Kim (651) 433-0103 or washingtoncofair@gmail.com