FOR RELEASE:  July 9, 2008

 

 

SHOWCASE YOUR TALENT AT THE TROY DAZE FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 13, 2008

Cash Prizes and Trophies Will be Awarded to Top Three Winners

 

 

(TROY, MI) – Attention everyone with the gift of singing, dancing, playing music or telling jokes: the Troy Daze Festival is seeking contestants for the 2008 Talent Show on Saturday, September 13.  Performances must be 3 minutes or less in length, whether you choose to belt out a favorite tune, salsa dance, play the recorder or juggle bowling balls.  The entry deadline is Thursday, August 25 or as soon as slots are filled.

 

“This is a great opportunity to display your talent,” said Talent Show Chairwoman Lisa Neal.  “Both the contestants and the audience get a lot out of these performances.”

 

Three different age groups will be showcased in the Entertainment Tent on the Festival grounds Saturday, Sept. 13 at the following dates and times:

Ages 5-9:       12-1pm

Ages 10-13:   1-2 pm

Ages 14-18:   2-3 pm

 

All contestants must fill out and submit an entry form that is available at the Community Center or online at www.troymi.gov/troydaze.  Participants must call the week of August 30 - September 5 to confirm that they are performing.  Cash prizes and trophies will be awarded to the top three winners in all three categories.   For more information, please contact Lisa Neal at 248.689.5416.

 

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