Dakota Star Talent contest will crown 2017 winner at S.D. State Fair

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HURON — Local singers can make their voices heard this September at the Dakota Star Talent Competition sponsored by Dakotaland Federal Credit Union at the South Dakota State Fair. More than $2,000 in cash prizes will be awarded to Dakota Star division winners.
The grand prize winner in the adult division wins the title of “2017 Dakota Star,” along with a cash prize of $1,000 and the opportunity to star in his/her own commercial promoting Dakota Star on KTTW Fox. New this year, the winner will be awarded a three-hour recording studio session with Cathouse Studio. The winner will also have the opportunity to perform on the NorthWestern Energy Freedom Stage during the 2018 South Dakota State Fair and emcee the 2018 Dakota Star talent competition. The 2016 Dakota Star is Kaila (Tingle) Dakota from Aurora.
“Each year it’s exciting to listen to the amazing voices from across South Dakota,” said Peggy Besch, State Fair manager. “We have wanted to add back in the recording studio session for quite some time so when a time slot was lined up with Cathouse Studios, we were pleased and thrilled to offer it as part of the grand prize package.”

There are three age divisions for Dakota Star – Children (up to 11 years), Junior (12 through 17 years) and Adult (18 years and older). Applications for the 15th Annual Dakota Star Talent Competition sponsored by Dakotaland Federal Credit Union are now available online or at the State Fair office. The deadline for entering the talent competition is Monday, Aug. 21, at 5 p.m.
Preliminary competition begins on Friday, Sept. 1 and ends on Sunday, Sept.3. Dakota Star finals will be held on Monday, Sept. 4. The talent competition is held on the NorthWestern Energy Freedom Stage.

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Kaila Dakota was the Dakota Star Talent Competition winner at last year’s S.D. State Fair. Registration is open for this year’s talent contest.

PHOTO COURTESY OF KAILA DAKOTA