Entry deadline approaching for state fair photo and talent contests
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[July 26, 2012]
SPRINGFIELD
-- The 2012 Illinois State Fair is quickly approaching, as is
the deadline for contest entries of baby photos, dog photos and
amateur talent.
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Pictures and entries must be delivered or postmarked by Aug. 1. All
entry forms are available in the special events office in the
Emmerson Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds or online at
illinoisstatefair.info
Fairgoers wishing to enter the baby or dog photo contests should
firmly attach a 5-by-7-inch photo to a 7-by-9-inch white poster
board. Photos will not be accepted in any other form and must have
been taken within the last six months.
All baby photo entries will be displayed during the fair in the
Kids Korner area, south of the Emmerson Building.
Dog photos will be judged in either of two categories but not
both: cutest dog or craziest dog costume. Only one entry per
category per dog is allowed, and judging will be based on
personality and appeal.
The talent competition includes five categories: female vocal
solo, on Aug. 10 at 5 p.m.; group vocal, male vocal solo and
keyboard-instrumental, on Aug. 11 at 6 p.m.; and dance solo and
dance group, on Aug. 12 at 6 p.m. All contests will take place in
the Illinois Building theater.
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No act should run more than four minutes. A contestant may enter
only one category. The first- and second-place winners from each
category will be invited back to demonstrate their talent at the
Talent Showcase on Aug. 17 at 6 p.m. in the Illinois Building.
For more information, call the special events office at
217-782-0777.
[Text from
Illinois State Fair
file received from the
Illinois Office of
Communication and Information]
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