The 2009 Talent Show features amateur entertainers from Benton, Sherburne, and Stearns Counties. Persons wishing to compete should submit an entry blank by July 24, 2009.
The talent show occurs in the Cottonwood Stage at the following times...
- Wednesday, August 5 @ 7:00 PM
- Thursday, August 6 @ 7:00 PM
- Friday, August 7 @ 7:00 PM
- Saturday, August 8 @ 7:00 PM (finals)
The top act in each division each night, plus the highest second from all nights will compete in the finals on Saturday at 7:00 PM.
Cash prizes will be awarded on Saturday evening to all contestants participating in Saturday's show. Prizes are as follows:
| Open Division (any age) | Teen Division (ages 13-18) | Pre-Teen Division (ages 12 and under) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First | $150.00 | $100.00 | $75.00 |
| Second | $100.00 | $75.00 | $50.00 |
| Third | $50.00 | $50.00 | $25.00 |
| Fourth | $25.00 | $25.00 | $15.00 |