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Yolo County Fair Hosts
2011 Yolo Idol Search Competition
 Yolo County Fair Hosts Yolo Idol Search Competition
For the eighth year, the Yolo County Fair is featuring the popular Yolo Idol Search Contest. Open to singers residing in Yolo County, the Yolo Idol event will be at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, August 18, on the West Stage next to the Rotary Park picnic area. The event attracts more than 1,000 fans annually.
Yolo County Superior Court Judge David Rosenberg will return for his fourth year as Emcee of the show. "Each and every year I continue to be amazed and delighted at the talent we have right here in Yolo County,” said Judge Rosenberg. “This show is always great entertainment."
“There are many vocally talented people in Yolo County, and we want to showcase their talents at the Yolo County Fair,” said Yolo County Fair CEO Rita Moore.
Yolo Idol Search is a Karaoke contest and is for individual singers only. Each participant must provide instrumental accompaniment on CD without voices. Each performer must be prepared to sing two songs.
“We want each singer prepared with at least two songs, because the winner will be expected to perform an encore,” Moore said.
First, second and third place winners will be selected by the judges, with the first place contestant receiving a $250 prize and the second and third place contestants taking home $100 and $50 respectively. Judging will be based on Vocal Quality, Performance Quality, Stage Presence, Appropriateness of the Song Selection and Appearance.
While there is no entry fee, there are a few rules. Each singer must pre-register at the Fair Office, 1125 East Street, Woodland, CA 95776. Entry and Release for Minors forms may be obtained on the Yolo Idol website www.YoloIdol.com, or by emailing entertainment@yolocountyfair.net or at the Fair Office.
Due to time limitations, registrations will be on a first-come, first-served basis. The first 20 contestants to sign up will be able to participate. If more than 20 entries are received, they will be placed on a waiting list in the order the applications are received
While Fox Television’s popular American Idol may have inspired this local talent search, Yolo Idol Search is in no way affiliated with American Idol.
The Yolo Idol Search is a free admission event at the Yolo County Fair, which is the largest free admission fair in the state of California. The 2011 Yolo County Fair runs from the afternoon of Wednesday, August 17, through the evening of Sunday, August 21.
For more information, contact the Fair Office at (530) 402-2222 or e-mail entertainment@yolocountyfair.net.
(2010 Contest Results)
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