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Henry County Fair will feature young talent
Bill Riley Talent Show returns July 17 with performances from local youth ages 2 to 21
AnnaMarie Kruse
Jul. 9, 2025 1:45 pm
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The Bill Riley Talent Show will return to the Henry County Fair with a variety of talented acts beginning at 7 p.m., Thursday, July 17 in the Wright Pavilion.
According to the rules of the Bill Riley Talent Show, the audience will watch three-minute performances from each amateur performer in two age categories.
Individuals aged 2-12 years old will compete in the Sprouts categories, while older competitors between the ages of 13 and 21 will compete in the Seniors category.
Those who wish to participate indicate can register for the event online by indicating what type of act they will perform, such as vocal, dance, piano or other. They’re asked to supply the name of the song they will perform, the type of dance they’re doing, and whether they need a keyboard.
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