5th ANNUAL CLALLAM COUNTY FAIR VARIETY & TALENT SHOW

RULES AND PROCEDURES

The Clallam County Fair Variety & Talent Show (herein referred to as “Talent Show”) will be
held on Sunday, August 23, 2015 from 2:00-4:00 pm at the Wilder Auto Community Stage,
unless weather conditions are too severe for all performers to perform safely. Fair
management will make the final determination. Those interested in performing in the Talent
Show (herein referred to as “Performer”) must read the following Rules and Procedures, fill
out the Agreement and Performer Technical Requirements forms, and return them to the
Fair Office, Attn: Variety & Talent Show Committee, 1608 W. 16th Street, Port Angeles,
WA 98363, along with a CD, DVD, website address, and/or a web location to view the act
that will be performed at the Talent Show, by close of business August 3, 2015. (In the
event that a CD, DVD, website location, etc. cannot be provided contact the Fair Office at
360-417-2551 or by e-mail at fairgrounds@co.clallam.wa.us, to set up an audition)

1. A variety of entertainment is encouraged – singing, playing a musical instrument(s),

dancing, performing skits, magic tricks, poetry reading, stand-up comedy, juggling, or
any other unique talent! Performers may be solo, duets, or larger groups. Animal
performances are not allowed.

2. All performances must be no longer than 5 minutes. (10 minutes will be allowed for
set-up/tear down plus a 5 minute performance for a total of 15 minutes.) Performances
over five minutes will be disqualified.

3. All performers need to attend the entire Talent Show.

4. The Fair is a family-oriented event. All acts, lyrics, dancing, costumes, attire,
language and behavior must be appropriate for all ages. Fair Management reserves
the right to immediately withdraw any Performer(s) that does not comply.

5. Any persons performing on stage will be considered part of the performance and will
be subject to all rules and judged accordingly. This includes live accompaniment.
A CD player will be available for anyone needing accompaniment.

6. Performers are allowed to perform twice, as long as the performances are unrelated
(i.e. music and a juggling act will be allowed; singing a solo and singing a duo will not be
allowed, etc.).

7. Performers must perform the same act as was performed in the audition. The results of
the Talent Show are final. Any materials submitted for the Fair for audition purposes
become the property of the Fair and will not be returned.

8. The Performer will receive two (2) free Fair Day Passes to enter the Fairgrounds for the
Talent Show (one for the Performer and one for a guest). All other guests, friends and
family must purchase a ticket to enter the Fair. Guests, friends and family of Performers
are not allowed in the backstage area during the performance. No cars will be allowed
onto the Fairgrounds. Free parking is available.

9. All Performers must arrive at the Fairgrounds and check in with the Stage Manager at
the Wilder Auto Community Stage by 1:00 pm on the day of the show. If the
Performer does not check in at that time, they may not be able to perform. During check
in, the Performer will be asked to complete an index card with a brief introduction of your
act. Our MC will introduce the Performer(s) act. “Self introductions” are not allowed.
10. The Fair will provide certain equipment which is listed on the Technical Requirements
form. There will be a dressing area/prep area available behind the Wilder Auto
Community Stage.

11. 1st place winners cannot participate in the Talent Show the following year. 2nd and 3rd
place winners and other performers can compete the following year.

12. There will be three (3) judges judging all performances, and the performer(s) with the
most points after the judge’s tally wins. Judging will be based on the following criteria:
Poise (confidence, covers mistakes well, composure) 10 possible points; Physical
Appearance (neatness, appropriateness) 5 possible points; Stage Presence (audience
appeal, smiling, and performance) 15 possible points; Talent (music, ability,
coordination, etc.) 50 possible points; and Overall Impression 20 possible points. In the
event of a tie, the top contestants will have another opportunity to perform. Afterwards,
the crowd will determine the winner by applause. We will have a decibel meter.

13. One prize only will be awarded for first, second and third place whether it is an individual,
duo, or group act. Prize money will be as follows: 1st place - $200; 2nd place - $100;
3rd place - $50. Prize money will be paid by check four to six weeks following the Fair.