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5. No contestant will be allowed to compete in more than two categories. 6. In the event a contestant's parents are divorced and live in separate counties and have been court ordered to reside jointly with both parents, the contestant can only compete in one of the two counties in which the contestant's parents reside. 7. If there is a tie for winner in any category, the County Youth Talent Director will determine which winner will be eligible to compete at the State Fair. 8. If the winner of a category chooses not to compete in the Arkansas State Fair, and notifies Director before entry forms are submitted, the runner-up may compete in their stead. 9. All acts must be performed on the stage. Please keep the stage dimensions in mind when preparing your talent presentation. 10. Contestants are required to be on time for rehearsal and contest. Please notify the Director in advance if there is a conflict with the rehearsal and accommodations (i.e. going first or last) might be possible as long as it falls within the allotted rehearsal time. 11. Entry forms must be legible and signed by contestant(s) and contestant's parent or guardian (unless 18 years of age or older); (3) director. 12. There is no fee for competing in the Youth Talent Contest. 13. No entry forms will be accepted after the deadline listed on form. 14. Any display of poor sportsmanship and/or unbecoming conduct, any interference and/or disturbance, or any other behavioral problem created by a contestant, parent, relative, or even a supporter of a contestant could result in disqualification of the contestant not only from this year's contest but also from future participation. 15. The contest director has the right to interrupt a performance if it is deemed inappropriate for the Youth Talent Competition. If this should arise during rehearsal, the contestant will have the opportunity to make necessary changes to the act before rehearsal's end. 16. No decorative or background props of any kind will be allowed. A prop must be used as a functional part of the contestant's act. Questionable props must be discussed and approved by the Director before arrival. 17. The director and/or county fair management reserves the final and absolute right to interpret these rules and arbitrarily settle and determine all matters, questions and differences in regard thereto, or otherwise arising out of or connected with, or incident to the contest, and the right to amend or add to these rules as their judgment may determine. Any contestant who fails to abide by any of the above rules will be disqualified from the contest by the County Contest Director and/or state fair management. 18. All acts must not exceed the 3-minute time limit (including recorded introduction). Accompaniment tracks (if applicable) must meet this time limit requirement. Tracks must be emailed in mp3 or ACC format to address provided on the entry form. They must be submitted by the deadline posted on the entry form. 19. Professional sound equipment is provided. No personal players or microphones will be allowed. All contestants must use the same keyboard that is provided. 20. All acts will be judged on talent, appearance, preparedness and entertainment valve. All contestants' appearance and talent packages are subject to approval of the County Contest Director. Dressing areas will be provided for contestants who perform in costume. 21. For Junior and Senior Divisions, ONLY contestants are allowed backstage. Contestants performing in the Kids Division will each be allowed one adult guardian backstage. 22. A winning act from each category within each division will be announced. A Grand Champion for each division will be announced. 23. The judges will be appointed by the County Youth Talent Director. They will be persons well qualified to judge a contest of this kind. Their decision will be final. Judges scores are confidential. All acts will be judged on talent, appearance, preparedness and entertainment value. 24. For any questions, please email the County Youth Talent Director (address provided on entry form). 2020 Benton County Fair 97