April 20, 2024

Bill Riley Talent Search coming to Lynnville

The Bill Riley Talent Search and statewide presenting sponsor Hy-Vee have announced the local show will be coming to Lynnville at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 21, at the Lynnville Friends Church FCC Building, located at 503 East St.

The show will be held as part of Lynnville Days and is open to the public.

The Bill Riley Talent Search offers an opportunity to help young Iowans experience the excitement and dedication necessary to help them succeed in life as well as on stage. The goal is to promote self-esteem, self-discipline and self-confidence through participation in the performing arts.

Young Iowans are invited to register to compete in the Sprout Division for children ages 2 to 12 and the Senior Division for ages 13 to 21 by contacting DaNaye VanDeKrol at (641) 260-2969.

The winning act from each division will qualify to compete at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines Aug. 7-17, with prize money at the Iowa State Fair championship totaling more than $17,000.

For more information about all of the local shows and contestant rules, visit www.iowastatefair.org/competition/bill-riley-talent-search.