Chairperson: Jenny Hainen 501-249-0272

​Tuesday, Sept. 2 - 30 minutes after the parade

NO ENTRY FEE FOR THE 2025 TALENT SHOW!

Spectator admission is $5

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Tiny Talent Division - ages 9 and under

Youth Division - 10 to 13 years old 

Junior Division 14 - 17 years old

Senior Division 18 - 23 years old 

 

If you have a group comprised of different ages, the acts must enter in the division applicable to the average age of the entire group.

 

Youth/Junior/Senior contestants must not have ever been convicted of any crime or have any criminal charges pending. All contestants must not have ever been married, divorced, or have children. 

 

Categories:  

 

Vocal Solo shall consist only of a vocal performance by one vocalist. The self accompaniment vocalist will be judged on vocals only. 

Vocal Group shall consist of 2 and no more than 10 vocalists. No other talent may be performed.   

Dance Solo shall consist of 1 dancer. No other talent may be displayed in conjunction with the dance performance. All types of dancing will be judged in this category – tap, jazz, ballet, folk, contemporary, ethnic, fad, etc. 

Dance Group shall consist of 2 and no more than 12 dancers. No other talent may be displayed in conjunction with the dance performance. The same rules listed under Dance Solo apply.

Variety shall consist of a performance of 1 and no more than 10 people. Variety is intended to provide a proper showcase for those acts in which multiple talents are displayed. No act may include a drum set(s), swords, open flames, or forms of flammable liquid. 

Instrumental Solo shall consist of an instrumental performance without vocal utterance by one performer. 

 

• The Pike County Fair does not furnish a music stand or keyboard. NO drums allowed. 

 

• Time Limits: Each act should be no more than 3 minutes long. No exceptions. 

 

• Accompaniment: Music will only be accepted online when you submit your application. You must upload an .mp3 or .wav file. No exceptions. We will only accept a digital version of your music. No phones, Youtube links, iPods, CDs or iPads will be used. No fading or stopping of the music will be allowed. 

 

• What are the performances judged on? Stage Presence/Professionalism (10%), Technical Ability (10%), Appearance/Wardrobe (10%), and Entertainment Value (20%). Any inappropriate lyrics or moves in the performance will result in immediate disqualification.