Do you or someone you know have talent? The Tennessee Valley Fair is looking for undiscovered singers, dancers, and instrumentalists to compete in the 26th Annual Regional Youth Talent Contest.

The Regional Youth Talent Contest will be held Wednesday, September 10th at 5 p.m. at the Pepsi Community Entertainment Tent. Contestants must be ages 13-21 years old and invited from a previously sanctioned contest by the Tennessee Valley Fair. This contest is designed to discover, develop and encourage young amateur entertainers in East Tennessee.

The grand prize winner will receive $1,000 plus an eight hour recording session at Big Mama’s, valued at $1,200. The second place winner will receive $350, third prize is $250, and fourth prize is $150.

For conditions of entry or other information, see the Fair website at www.tnvalleyfair.org.  Contact the Tennessee Valley Fair office at (865) 215-1471 to request an application.

Here is a listing of the sanctioned contest dates still available for Entry.

•Jefferson County Fair - Youth Talent Contest
Friday, August 8, 2008 at 7 p.m.
•Greene County Fair - Youth Talent Contest
Friday, August 8, 2008 at 7 p.m.
•Knox Area - Youth Talent Contest
Call Fair Office for Information
•Cocke County Fair - Youth Talent Contest        
Saturday, August 16, 2008 at 7 p.m.
•Appalachian Fair - Youth Talent Contest
Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 7 p.m.