I am so happy to say we had quite a lot of local representation! Some names of those who made it to state who are also photographed next to me are, from left to right, Emma Frick (junior variety), Kaylee Pouthavong (junior vocal solo), Rachel Duvall (senior instrumental solo), and Miguel Alcocer. Maybe it is just me, but I certainly was not focused on winning as much due to all the variety of talent. Quite honestly, I often questioned how exactly or why precisely I even ended up on-stage next to all these talented people. Being in both the regional and state competition, I was able to experience and witness some of the genuinely marvelous talents we have in Arkansas, ranging from self-composed and written musicians such as my friend and local talent Miguel Alcocer, to live card trick performances. When I say that these people are talented, it is NO joke. I was so blessed and happy to win in my region and make it to the state competition!
22 this year) and compete for the state overall. Then, if you win in your region, you return at the end of the week (which was Oct. The way the state works, the whole state is divided into regional competitions throughout that week (for me, it was Oct. By having won the category of a senior vocal solo in the Yell County Talent Contest (thank you for all the hard work of those lovely people!), I was able to advance to a state in the same category. I have only gone one year prior, which was in 2019, but this honestly still felt like my first year due to how crazy the time between 20 has been.
I am happy to say I had the blessed opportunity to take part in it. The fair features many things, from annual animal showcases and competitions, art exhibitions and the talent competition. 24, and it was bustling as always! Being the year after COVID-19’s outbreak and the consequent cancellation of the fair, this year saw the fair back better than ever and back with stronger annual numbers. Talent show winners have also won at the county level and will be vying for Grand Champion status and associated cash prize.Īll told, $120,000 in scholarship and prize money will be awarded to pageant and talent winners.In the last couple of weeks, the Arkansas State Fair happened from Oct. Pageant contestants appearing live on stage represent the top five among all county pageant winners. Portions of the pageant/talent competition in each division were completed virtually, at an earlier date. Talent Competition Finals Arkansas Buildingīoth events to be broadcast via Facebook Live. State Fair Queen Finals Arkansas Buildingġ:30 p.m. *Or, immediately following Breeding Beef showġ0:30 a.m. Purebreds/Commercial Gilts/Supreme Champion Drive)ĩ am Brahman Influenced Breeding Beef/Supreme Drives Equestrian CenterĤ pm* Dairy Cattle (Ring A and Ring B) Equestrian Center Beef ShowmanshipĨ am Breeding Swine Showmanship Swine Barn Beef Showmanship Equestrian Centerĥ:30 pm* Bred & Owned Jr. (State Fair Junior Show followed by ARBA Junior Point Show)Ĥ pm Jr. Youth Dairy Goats & Showmanship Goat Centerĩ am Jr. Lightweight Crossbred Market Hogs Swine BarnĤ pm Steer and Commercial Heifer Showmanship (combined) Equestrian Centerĩ am Commercial Heifers Equestrian CenterĨ am Crossbred Market Hogs (231-280 lbs) Swine Barn Breeding Sheep followed by Showmanship Goat CenterĢ:30 pm Market Hog Showmanship Swine Barn Broilers/Commercial Poultry Poultry Barnġ pm Goat Showmanship (Market & Wether Dam) Swine BarnĨ am Jr. Non-Brahman Influenced Breeding Cattle Equestrian Centerġ0:30am Jr. Beef Showmanship Equestrian Centerĥ pm Bred & Owned Jr. Boer Goats followed by Showmanship Goat CenterĢ:30 pm Jr. 14-24 at the State Fairgrounds in Little Rockĩ am Lamb Showmanship (Market & Wether Dam) Swine Barn Masks are required in all areas and strict cleanliness in barns and competition areas will be observed. Attendance by the general public is not allowed and competitors’ family members are limited in number to help maintain social distancing. State Fair administration has developed an extensive logistics plan to limit the number of people and animals on the grounds at any given time.
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