Missouri Peach Fair Youth Talent Contest accepting entries
The Missouri Peach Fair will host the annual Youth Talent Contest once again this year in Campbell, Mo. The contest will include a Juniors Division, for ages 12 and under, and a Seniors Division, for ages 13 to 21. The contest will be held on Tuesday, August 12, at 7 p.m., at the Campbell Community Center. The contest is a preliminary test for the Mid- South Fair competition, in which contestants can win a bid or receive an invitation to compete there, for a prize up to $3,000. To register, contact Dena Bedwell at 573-217-8813 or woodcutter3@sbcglobal.net. The Juniors Division entry fee is $10. Trophies will be awarded. The Seniors Division entry fee is $20. Cash prizes of $100, $150, and $200 will be awarded. The first-place winner will receive the automatic invitation to compete at the Mid-South Fair. This year, there is an August 10 deadline for early entry. All entries received by the deadline will be $10 for Juniors and $20 for Seniors. Entries will be received at the door, as well, but contestants must be there by 6:30 p.m. Door entry fees will rise to $15 for Juniors and $20 for Seniors. The contest will cover a variety of talents, including dance, vocal solos and duets, instrumental music, and even magic.