Young People ages 8-21 have opportunity to participate in talent competitions at Tennessee Valley Fair

KNOXVILLE -- The Tennessee Valley Fair is searching for talented young people ages 8-21. Open to all singers, dancers and musicians, the Fair is offering 3 youth talent competitions in 2012:

Knox Area Youth Talent Competition Saturday, August 25 at 9 AM – West High School Ages: 13-21 welcome; 1st prize wins $100 and an opportunity to compete in the Regional Youth Talent Competition on September 8.

Junior Youth Talent Competition Saturday, September 8 at 4 PM – Pepsi Community Tent / Chilhowee Park Ages: 8-12 welcome; 1st prize wins $100, a plaque and exclusive performance opportunities

Regional Youth Talent Competition Saturday, September 8 at 4 PM – Pepsi Community Tent / Chilhowee Park Ages: 13-21 years old welcome; 1st prize wins $1,000; exclusive performance opportunities You must compete and win in the Knox Area Youth Talent or Area Talent Competitions to be eligible for this contest.

The registration deadline for the Junior and Regional Youth Talent Competitions is August 22. For more information, please visit TNValleyFair.org and click on "Contests" or call 865-215-1480.

The 93rd annual Tennessee Valley Fair will be held September 7-16.

Published August 10, 2012