
The Talent Show and Lip Sync will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
Check-in behind stage at 6:15 p.m.
Rules:
This contest is for amateur acts only.
Each contestant/act is limited to 3 minutes.
All participants need to provide music.
Please choose one of the following:
Note: If the contestant is singing a song for the talent show portion, the music track provided must be music only (no vocals). If this is not possible, please let Krista know ASAP.
Scoring:
The decision of the judges is final.
Lip sync will be judged on lip sync ability, appearance, originality and crowd response.
Talent will be judged on talent, stage presence, song selection (age and language appropriate),
entertainment value and crowd appeal.
Prizes:
Cash awards will be given to the top scoring acts. The number of cash prizes given out depends on the number of entries.
Entries will be accepted online only!
Entries will be limited to 20.
Entry form is due by the Wednesday before the festival.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Krista Herrin
309.221.5427
Sign Up Online: https://forms.gle/xppXMkmFPEyRJ4d96
Manito Popcorn Festival - PO Box 44 - Manito, IL 61546
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