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🎤 Jackson County’s Got Talent 2026! 🎤
Do you have what it takes to shine on stage?

We’re back for the third exciting year of Jackson County’s Got Talent! This year’s winners will walk away with $1,000 and the chance to perform live on the Water Front Stage at the Jackson County Annual Fair!

This is our 3rd year ! and in the past years over 200 people attended in person and more than 30,000 watched online—this year will be even bigger!

✨ What’s New in 2026?

We’ve updated the audition process to give even more talent a shot at the spotlight:

• Step 1: Submit an online audition by  MIDNIGHT on July 1st
• Step 2: Finalists in both categories will work to further develop their performances and will receive a professional highlight video showcasing their talent as they prepare for the live show!
• Step 3: Finalists will battle it out at the Final Show for the grand prize!

🎭 Final Public Show Details:
🗓 Date: August 15th
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Jackson County Area Technology Center Theatre
🎟 Entry: Free admission!
🍿 Concessions available + door prizes given out throughout the show!

🌟 Show Us What You've Got!

Your talent can be anything—from music and singing to acting, comedy, dance, speed skills, or something totally unexpected!
We have had comedy, singers, instrumentalists, and speed-solving champs—but this year, we’re calling for even more variety and creativity.
The more unique, the better!

🎶 Age Categories & Prizes:

• Adult Division (Ages 17+):
   🏆 Grand Prize: $1,000
   🥈 Second Runner-Up: $500
• Junior Division (Ages 16 & under):
•  🏆 Grand Prize: $500
   🥈 Second Runner-Up: $250

Participants must be current or former residents of Jackson County.  To allow new talent the opportunity to compete, previous Grand Prize Winners from 2024 and 2025 will not be eligible to compete in the 2026 Jackson County’s Got Talent competition.

 

Need help submitting your online audition? The Jackson County Public Library can assist with recording and uploading your video!

Don’t miss your chance to become a local star—submit your audition video by July st and show Jackson County your one-of-a-kind talent!