All youth ages 5-18 who
perform traditional mountain music, dance, or storytelling are invited
to participate in this year's Mountain Youth Talent Contests.
The Contests are held in
three different counties in Western North Carolina. The purpose is to
discover, develop, and encourage talent in youth in traditional
Appalachian music and heritage and to provide an opportunity for young
people to perform on stage before an audience. Performances are judged
and ribbons and cash prizes are awarded.
2016 Contests:
Greening Up the Mountains,
Sylva NC – Saturday, April 23, 9:30am
Entry Deadline:
April 15
Stecoah Valley Bluegrass Festival,
Robbinsville NC – Saturday, May 21, 11:00am
Entry Deadline: May 13
Franklin Area Folk Festival at Cowee School,
Franklin NC– Saturday, August 20, 3:00pm
Entry Deadline: August 12
Entry Form:
The entry is an on-line form. Please go to this link: https://docs.google.com/a/ncsu.edu/forms/d/1cWbgU7IG4nZRx6SMqrXKCrlJEv3QOZO6LPEN1kH2Uu8/viewform
Contest Guidelines:
If you would like a paper entry form please contact Kerri Rayburn, administrative assistant, at 828-586-4009 or kerri_rayburn@ncsu.edu. She can also help with other entry questions. You can also contact Heather Gordon, 4-H Agent & Talent Show Coordinator, at 828-586-4009 with additional questions.
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