How to resolve AdBlock issue? The fair has been a starting point for many young performers including Justin Joyner from the rock band Gravity, Brittny Kissinger who performed on Broadway in Annie, Chendell Aufiero, a state fair winner a few years ago, and who now owns her own private dance studio and Anna MacKenzie started with at the fair when she was 13 and is now performing at the Egg.
A talent show consists of a variety of acts which may include comedy, drama, vocal music, dance, instrumental music, clown, ventriloquist, magic, impersonation, dramatic reading, gymnastics and storytelling.
The Talent Show applications are available for printing at http://www.saratogacountyfair.org/index.php/rules-and-entry-forms.
Entrants should complete this application thoroughly and return by June 29 to talent coordinator Audrey Poitras, 25 Collamer Drive, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 or drop them off at the Saratoga County Fair office, 162 Prospect Street, Ballston Spa.
Daily cash prizes and trophies are awarded—first place, $40 and a trophy; second place, $30 and a trophy; third place, $20 and trophy; places fourth through seventh receive medals and all participants receive ribbons.
Best of Fair prizes are $150 and a plaque for first place; $100 and a plaque for second place; $75 and a plaque for third place; $50 and a plaque for fourth place, medals are awarded to fifth, sixth and seventh place. All participants receive ribbons.
The special “Bob Zabinski Memorial Vocal Award” will be presented at the “Best of Fair” contest to the vocalist/vocalists from the week who demonstrate the best vocal production, technical skills and promise as a singer.
Dave Driscoll of Saratoga Springs offers the “Rising Star Talent Award” in recognition of an act in the 12 and under category who demonstrates outstanding ability and achievement for their age, encompassing all genres.
Alden Floor Service, Inc. offers the “Shooting Star Award” in recognition of a novel performance, genre or act showing high creativity through performance of an original composition/choreography. Original acts must be performed by the composer/choreographer in order to be eligible.
Justin Joyner of Saratoga Springs offers a talent award in recognition of a guitar playing contestant. It will be granted at the “Best of Fair” to an individual who demonstrates exceptional guitar skills while exhibiting charismatic stage presence.
If no one is qualified for the Alden Floor Service or Justin Joyner awards, the prizes will be held over until the following year.
The Talent Contests are sponsored by 101.3 The Jockey, Saratoga Today Newspaper and TrustCo Bank.
Additional information may be obtained by calling the Saratoga County Fair office at (518) 885-9701 or Poitras at (518) 899-2646.
