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Tuesday July 28, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in the BARnyard [after Lions Ladies Bingo] Prizes for the top three in every division!
Winner = $100, 2nd = $75, 3rd = $50
Preteen Division = 12 and under
Teen Division = Ages 13-18
Open Division = Any Contestant (regardless of age)
Anyone from anywhere with an entertainment act or demonstration can sign up!
YOU could qualify for the County Fair Talent Contest at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair!
All of our FIRST PLACE winners will be eligible for the MSF County Fair Talent Contest.
If you are in a group, choose the division that is appropriate for a majority of your members
Accompanist (when not part of the act) may be any age
KEY RULES FOR STATE FAIR:
- 4 minute time limit for all acts
- No background vocals allowed on pre-recorded music for vocal acts
- Your act must be the same at all levels
We need judges! Let us know if you are interested. Scoring materials will be provided. Feedback will be written and made available to participants after the contest.
Find our judge form here.
The MSF County Fair Talent Contest is the culmination of talent contests held at county fairs throughout the summer in Minnesota. Each winner in each competition age division at a county fair is invited to participate at the Minnesota State Fair for nightly and overall prizes! Nightly semifinal winners in each division go on to compete against other nightly winners at the MSF County Fair Finals for the overall title. The top 2 winners in each division of the MSF County Fair Finals go on to compete in the finals competition in the Minnesota State Fair Amateur Talent Contest!
Contestants will be notified by mail of their scheduled appearance date at the State Fair.
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Jackson County Fair, MN, Jackson, Minnesota, United States
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