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BILL RILEY TALENT

WINNESHIEK COUNTY FAIR SANCTIONED QUALIFYING SHOW
BILL RILEY TALENT SHOW
The history of the Bill Riley Talent Show dates back to 1957, when Iowa native Bill Riley approached the Iowa State Fair about showcasing talented kids during the State Fair. Two years' later, the first Bill Riley Talent Search was held. This competition has continued as a tradition throughout the state and at over 100 local qualifying shows. After qualify at local shows, participates go through seven days of preliminary competition, semi-finals, and finally the championship show at the Iowa State Fair. 

MISSION STATEMENT
The Bill Riley Talent Search is to serve as a developmental platform for young Iowans involved in the performing arts. By maintaining a nurturing and educational environment, the Talent Search aims to promote self-esteem, self-discipline and self-confidence, while helping performers to achieve their goals and shoot for the stars, one performance at a time.

PARTICIPATION 
The Talent Show is open to legal residents of the state of Iowa only. Acts must appear in a locally sponsored/Iowa State Fair sanctioned show somewhere in the state of Iowa and be the show qualifier to be eligible to compete at the Iowa State Fair. Judges decisions are final. The Winneshiek County Fair is one of those sanctioned shows.

Sprouts are 2 through 12 years and Seniors are 13 through 21 years. A person’s age for the Iowa State Fair competition is determined at the time they win a local show: July 13, 2022.  A 12-year-old (or 21-year-old)  could turn 13 (or 22) by the State Fair and still be eligible in the Sprout (or Senior) division, as they met age requirements at the time of qualification.

2023 Bill Riley Talent Search Application
​
Entry Deadline: June 30, 2023

​2023 Bill Riley Talent Search Date: July 11th at 10:30 AM

Contact Makayla Hageman at (563) 380-8933 or Michelle Brincks at (563) 419-3258
​if there are any questions.

Registrations should be emailed to mmhageman28@gmail.com
or mailed to the PO Box 201, Decorah, IA 52101
PAST COMPETITIONS

Location


900 East Main Street, Decorah, IA 52101
FREE PARKING & ADMISSION

Contact us


BUSINESS MANGER- SANDRA LIEN
WINNESHIEK COUNTY AG ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 201
DECORAH, IOWA 52101
businessmanager@winneshiekcountyfair.org
563.419.1902

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JULY 11-15, 2023
  • Home
  • Fairgrounds
    • History
    • Rental
    • Association & Board
    • Sponsors
    • Vendors
  • Entertainment
    • Grandstand
    • Buy Buttons
    • Attractions
  • Competitions
    • Fair Queen Contest
    • Northland Classic
    • Open Dairy Shows
    • Open Class >
      • Fontanelle Shelter
      • Exhibit Competitions
    • Bill Riley Talent
    • Barrel Racing
    • Fair Fun Run
  • Contact