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10 . Looping ( typically seen in vocal or instrumental performances ) is allowed as part of an act as long as each loop is performed live on stage . Previously recorded loops will not be allowed . Looping equipment must be provided by the contestant . 11 . Foul language is not allowed in the Bill Riley Talent Search . Acts performing to or singing pieces with inappropriate lyrics will be disqualified . 12 . Contestants may only appear once in any given show . This applies to qualifying shows as well as the competition at the Iowa State Fair . They may not perform “ solo ” and then return in the same show in a duet or trio . Contestants are allowed to perform in different acts in different shows , but they may only qualify for the State Fair Show with one act . Once a performer has qualified for the State Fair , they are not allowed to perform in local shows as part of another act . 13 . Only one qualifier from each division ( Sprout and Senior ) of a local show is permitted to advance to the Iowa State Fair . NO TIES are permitted in all placing . 14 . An act already qualified may not compete in this contest but may appear as entertainment during the judges ’ conference . ( This is a Woodbury County rule . Since we are one of the last shows to qualify for the State Fair , this gives more people an opportunity to qualify .)
Check-in Procedures : Thursday , August 3 , or Saturday , August 5 , --Meet in Flathers Hall at the north bleachers around 6:30 PM . Tom Gerking or Kathy Clarkson will be there to check in the participants . ( This event is sponsored by Woodbury County REC .)
The general comment section of the judge ’ s ballots will be returned to participants at the conclusion of each show each night . The point value section will remain with the judges .
ANTIQUE TRACTOR & MACHINERY SHOW Superintendents – Marlin Groth ( 712 ) 944-5486 , Ben Groth ( 712 ) 251-8243 , Casey Willer ( 712 ) 870- 1716 Each exhibitor must purchase a Season ticket for his / her entry onto the grounds .
Please supply your own covering for machines . No indoor space is available . Entries are to be in place by 10:00 a . m . Wednesday , 2 , 2017 . No competitive judging will be done this year . Each exhibitor will receive a memento of participation in the fair . Signs will be furnished by the exhibitor indicating make , model , year , and owner of the exhibit . Tractors and engines may be started for observation during the fair . A parade of the antique tractors and equipment for those interested in participating will be held Saturday Evening at 6:30 p . m . Exhibitors will receive $ 10.00 for the first tractor and $ 5.00 for each additional tractor . Exhibits will be released at 4:00 p . m . – Sunday , August 6 , 2017 .
COOKOUT CONTEST Superintendents : Kari Cassens ( 712 ) 253-7430
The “ Beef Grill-Off ” of the past several years has expanded to include a variety of fresh Iowa meats . The Woodbury County Farm Bureau Cookout Contest will be held on Sunday , August 6 , 2017 at the Woodbury County Fair . The Cookout Contest is sponsored by the Woodbury County Fair . Winners will have the opportunity to represent Woodbury County at the Iowa State Fair Cookout Contest .
Showmanship judging will begin at 12:00 ( noon ) on Sunday , August 6 , 2017 . Judges tasting will begin at 12:30 -1:15 p . m . with fan tasting to begin after judge ’ s samples have been delivered . Winners will be announced before the Chainsaw Art Auction at the Free Stage at approximately 1:45 p . m .