Western New York's largest youth talent show returns to Erie County Fair

Do you have a child who can sing, dance or play an instrument? Do they have a special talent just waiting to be discovered? If that’s the case, the Erie County Fair is looking to see who’s got talent!

Applications are now being accepted for the region’s largest talent competition, scheduled to take place Friday, Aug. 9, on the Tops Friendly Markets Avenue of Flag Stage.

Youth are encouraged to participate in one of two divisions. The “mini” division is geared toward ages 12 and under while the “maxi” division highlights performers 13 and over. Winners of the Erie County Fair Talent Show are eligible to compete in the New York State Fair Talent Show in Syracuse.

There is no entry fee to compete and all contestants will receive free admission into the Erie County Fair. Rules, guidelines and applications are available at: https://bit.ly/2WXAP3B. Deadline for submissions are Friday, July 26.

The 180th Erie County Fair will be held Aug. 7-18. Visit www.ECFair.org.