Just a Few Days Remain To Enter State Fair Amateur Contest

Just a few days remain until registration closes for State Fair Amateur Talent Contest Auditions. Performers from across the Midwest will have an opportunity to perform and compete in the 37th annual competition. A total of $7,325 in prize money will be awarded to the first-through-third place winners in three divisions. Entries are being accepted for all age groups. Age categories are: Open Division, for any age; Teen Division, ages 13-18; and Pre Division, ages 12 and under. Auditions will run Monday, July 20th through Sunday, July 26th at the Leinie Bandshell on the fairgrounds. Auditions begin at 5:30pm on weekdays and 11:00am on Saturday and Sunday. From auditions, semi-finalists will be selected to perform during the Minnesota State Fair. For more information, and to register on-line, visit www.mnstatefair.org. or call 651-288-4395.