Talent Competition

The 2026 Amateur Talent Contest promises to be one of the best yet!

Every year, the Georgia Carolina State Fair attracts talented performers from across the CSRA. We look forward to welcoming this year’s competitors and spectators to the 2026 Amateur Talent Contest!

Think you’ve got what it takes to win? The competition features two divisions: Youth Talent, ages 10–15, and Young Adult Talent, ages 16–23, with cash prizes awarded to the top three performers in each division.

Semi-finals will be held October 22–23, 2026, with the finals taking place Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Exchange Club Fairgrounds Special Events Building Auditorium.

Interested performers should download and complete the 2026 Amateur Talent Contest Application Form. Applications must be received by 6:00 PM on Friday, October 9, 2026.

Tryouts, if needed, will be held October 13–14, 2026, from 5:30–7:30 PM.

For questions about the competition or application process, contact Mark Haddon at (706) 829-0615 or mhaddon58@gmail.com.