Judi is accepting registrations for the 2019 talent contest starting July 5.  The talent contest will start at 8:30 on July 18.  Contact Judi by calling 417-876-2691.  Auditions are not needed however advance registration is required.  It is necessary to have each contestant name (first & last), age(s), what the talent is name of music or song and a contact telephone number.  Songs will not be repeated, so you must register your song and if you decide to change your song, you must contact Judi to make sure that the song is not already spoken for.  You may choose songs from the internet or use a Karaoke CD.  You need to let Judi know when you register. There is an answering machine if Judi is unavailable when you call.  Your call will be returned to confirm your registration.  You must provide your own accompaniment, and props, however due to time constraints, no bands or drums will be permitted in the contest.

An entrant’s list will be posted near the bandstand by 3pm on the day of the contest, Thursday, July 18.  You must enter the stage, perform and exit the stage within 5 minutes You may enter the contest one time as an individual, group or act.

There will be three age categories and the overall winner can come from any age group (winning $100) and will be invited back the following year for an encore performance before the talent show.  Each age category will have a 1st ($75.), 2nd ($50), 3rd (25.) place winner.

The talent contest will be limited to the first 25 contestants that register.  Judi will accept a small number of contestants on the waiting list for any spots that come open.