The Nevada County Youth Talent contest is designed primarily for amateur talent and to offer an opportunity for the youth and adults to demonstrate their artistic ability.

 

There will be three different age groups for competition this year.

*14-17 years of age by the date of the fair to compete in the JUNIOR YOUTH TALENT

*18-23 years of age to compete in the SENIOR YOUTH TALENT COMPETITION

*24 and up years of age to compete in ADULT TALENT COMPETITION

 

Any contestant appearing younger or older than the age limits specified should be prepared to furnish proof of age to the officials.

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1. Contestants must not have ever been convicted of any crime or have any criminal charges pending.

2. No substitution of individuals, change in category or change in music will be allowed for the contest after the entry form has been received.

3. All acts must be performed on the stage. Verify in advance of the contest the dimensions of the stage.

4. Contestants are required to be on time for the contest. Absent or tardy contestants are subject to disqualification at the discretion of the contest officials.

5. Entry forms must be printed and signed by each of the following: (1) contestant (s); (2) contestant’s parent or guardian. Entry forms should be sent to Nevada County Talent Show, 101 Sherwood Drive, Prescott, AR 71857.

6. Any display of poor sportsmanship and/or unbecoming conduct, any interference and/or disturbance, or any other behavioral problem created by a contestant, parent, official, relative, or even a supporter of a contestant could result in disqualification of the contestant.

7. Any inappropriate lyrics of a song in the vocal and variety categories or inappropriate moves in the dance and variety categories will result in immediate disqualification. A contest official has the right to interrupt a performance if it is not deemed suitable for the Youth Talent competition.

8. No decorative or background props of any kind will be allowed. If a prop is used, it must be a functional part of the contestant’s act. Questionable props must be discussed and approved by a contest official.

9. The contest officials of the Nevada County Talent Contest reserve the final and absolute right to interpret these rules and arbitrarily settle and determine all matters, questions and differences in regard thereto, or otherwise arising out of or connected with, or incident to the contest, and the right to amend or add to these rules as their judgment may determine. Any contestant who fails to abide by any of the above rules will be disqualified from the contest.

 

These rules and regulations are exactly what the Arkansas State Fair goes by also.