Photo Opportunity/Media Advisory: Talent Contest Hopefuls Audition for Chance to Take Grandstand Stage

ST. PAUL, MINN. (07/19/2010)(readMedia)-- The Minnesota State Fair's Amateur Talent Contest auditions begin this evening, Monday, July 19. Head to the fairgrounds for audition footage and interviews with performers.

Who: Dancers, singers, comedians, jugglers - you name it! Performers of all ages audition in hopes of being one of the 120 acts chosen to perform during semi-finals at the 2010 Minnesota State Fair.

When: Monday, July 19 through Sunday, July 25. Auditions begin at 5:30 p.m. on weekdays and at 11 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Sessions typically run two to three hours.

Where: Minnesota State Fairgrounds - Leinie Lodge Bandshell on Cosgrove Street, just north of the Space Tower.

Notes: There's still time for hopefuls to register and audition. Visit www.mnstatefair.org to register on-line or download an entry form. Also, the public is welcome to join us at the fairgrounds to watch any or all audition sessions.