Wabasha County Fair Talent Show

Talent Show 2025

Friday, August 1st at 7:00 pm (Check-in at 6:00 pm)

Vocal/ Instrumentals/ Dance/ Comedy/ Variety - Any Performing Arts Talent

  • Contestants must furnish their own backing track on a FLASH (THUMB) DRIVE.

  • There will be an electric piano provided.

  • Time is limited to 4 minutes per act - same as State Fair rules.

  • Registration fee is FREE!

  • Contestants should sign up at the Wabasha County Fairgrounds Chalet building at 6:00 PM.

  • Accompanying music must be provided on a USB Flash Drive.

  • Backing track may not contain any vocals.

  • Accompanying musicians may be outside the age range of each category.

  • Registration & check-in at 6:00 PM.

  • Talent show will begin at 7:00 PM.

  • Judges decisions will be final. Contestants are responsible for their own parking.

  • Questions? Rob Trussell (612) 819-2176

Sponsored by River Junctions Arts Council


PRIZES will be awarded in each of the three divisions: pre-teen (12 and under), teen (13-18) and open (any age):

  • First Place - $50 cash + entry in the County Fair Amateur Talent Contest during the MN State Fair

  • Second Place - $25 cash

SIGN UP BEFORE 6:00 PM August 1st

Winners of our local talent contest will have the opportunity to advance and compete at the Minnesota State Fair Talent Contest!


Please refer to the Minnesota State Fair website for official rules