Deschutes County 2009 talent show planners are accepting audition materials for this year’s contest. Sponsored this year by Eberhard’s Dairy and KSJJ radio, event planners encourage singers, musicians, dancers, bands, jugglers, magicians and acts of all kinds to enter.

The annual Deschutes County Fair talent show will take place on Wednesday, July 29 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on the Eberhards/KSJJ food court stage.

If interested, please send a CD, DVD, videotape (no 8mm film), and photos with your name, age, address and phone number to:

Deschutes County Fair Talent Show Audition

3800 SW Airport Way

Redmond, OR 97756

Please send audition materials by Friday, July 10. Notification will be completed by Wednesday, July 15.

Up to 24 acts will be chosen to compete on Wednesday, July 30.

All acts must be residents of Deschutes County (acts from a neighboring county that do not participate in the State Fair are eligible).

A panel of three judges will evaluate each act.

Four acts will be chosen for the $250 prizes and the right to perform again in a 10 to 12 minute performance on Saturday, August 1.

Three acts MAY qualify for the State Fair Talent Show, one per following category: Children 1-9, youth 10-17 and adults 18 and older.

A sound system will be provided with a sound tech and a CD/tape player.

CD accompaniments must have the lead vocal tracks completely removed. Instrumental and harmony tracks are acceptable.

Bands must provide their own amps, keyboards, drums, and other equipment. They must also set-up, tear down and remove their equipment from the stage.

ALL performances must be suitable for families and children.

Performers under 16 receive a Fair pass and another for a parent or guardian. Performers 16 and over also receive a pass.

For more information about the 2009 Deschutes County Fair Talent Show, please call 548-2711.