Amateur Youth Talent Contest

Show off your talents at the 2026 Boone County Fair on Saturday, August 15th in the Entertainment Building by Exhibit Hall #1 at the main gate #1. Free registration at 9:30am. Juniors (ages up to 14) perform at 10:30. Seniors (15-21) perform at 12:30. Prizes in each division: 1st-$200 * 2nd-$150 * 3rd-$100. Contact Rick Arwood after Aug 1st at 815-621-9548. Contestants do not have to be from Boone County. Contestants must pay admission to the fair, unless you are 10 and under. 1st place winners in each division also earn the chance to perform at the State County Fair Convention in Springfield in January.