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JULY 24-27, 2025 \\ FAIRGROUNDS \\ ESTHERVILLE, IOWA
WHAT
The Bill Riley Talent Show
The Emmet County Fair holds our annual Bill Riley Talent Show every year in which
performers are competing for cash prizes and the chance to perform at the Iowa State Fair!
WHEN
Friday, July 25, 2025- Registration at 6:30pm - Show Begins at 7:00pm
The Emmet County Fair's Bill Riley Talent Show does NOT limit the number of contestants - BUT registrations are needed by 5pm on Thursday!
WHERE
Emmet County Fairgrounds, Ingham Lake Building
Our facility is indoor and air-conditioned. There isn't a stage, but the performance are is approximately 12' x 25'. Our sound system will handle CDs, iPod/iPhone/MP3 players. We offer an electronic keyboard for any accompanist or piano talents.
WHO
Sprout Division - ages 2 to 12 years old
Senior Division - ages 13 to 21 years old
The show is open for anyone that has previously won at another local BRTS event in the state. For a complete list of rules for the Bill Riley Talent Show, please visit the Iowa State Website (link above).
TALENT SHOW
TALENT SHOW REGISTRATION
To register for the Emmet County Fair's Bill Riley Talent Show, please fill out the following registration form:
(multiple person acts need one member to act as contact person)