Have talent? Perform at the State Fair

Submitted by Pat Minelli on June 18, 2007 - 3:52pm.
Filed under: Entertainment

St. Paul - Performers from across the Midwest will have an opportunity to perform and compete at the 35th Annual Minnesota State Fair Amateur Talent Contest.

A total of $7,445 in prize money will be awarded to the first through third place winners in three divisions. Entries are being accepted for all age groups. The age categories within the competition are, Open Division, for any age; Teen Division, ages 13-18; and Preteen Division, ages 12 and under.

Auditions for the amateur talent contest run Monday, July 16 through Thursday, July 19 and Monday, July 23 through Sunday, July 29 at the Leinie Lodge Bandshell on the fairgrounds. The auditions will begin at 5:30 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. From the auditions, semi-finalists will be selected to perform during the Minnesota State Fair.