NEW for 2026
Bristol Corndog Festival Youth Talent Show

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UPDATE: After careful consideration, the Youth Talent Show has been canceled due to low registration. 

Do you have a future singer, dancer, magician, comedian, musician, or performer in your family? The Bristol Corndog Festival Youth Talent Show is the perfect opportunity for young stars to step into the spotlight and share their talents with the community.

Open to youth ages 3–14, this fun and family-friendly showcase celebrates creativity, confidence, and the courage to take the stage. Whether it’s a song, dance, instrument, magic act, martial arts demonstration, or a unique talent all their own, participants will have the chance to perform in front of a live festival audience.

DETAILS AND RULES

The Bristol Corndog Festival Youth Talent Show is open to youth ages 3-14 and is designed to celebrate creativity, confidence, and fun.

Age Divisions

Little Legends (Ages 3–6)
Maximum performance time: 1 minute

Rising Legends (Ages 7–10)
Maximum performance time: 90 seconds

Festival Legends (Ages 11–14)
Maximum performance time: 2 minutes

Eligible Talents

Participants may showcase a wide variety of talents, including:

Singing, Dancing, Musical instruments, Magic acts, Comedy, Martial arts, demonstrations, Gymnastics or tumbling, Poetry or spoken word, Unique talents and special skills

If you’re not sure whether a talent is appropriate, contact festival organizers before registering.

Group Performances

  • Group performances are permitted.
  • Groups are limited to a maximum of 3 participants.
  • Groups will compete in the age division of the oldest participant.
  • Group performances are considered one act for judging purposes.
  • Awards are presented per act, not per participant.

Safety & Performance Guidelines

For the safety of participants and spectators, the following are not permitted:

  • Fire or pyrotechnics
  • Dangerous stunts
  • Weapons of any kind
  • Live animals
  • Any activity deemed unsafe by event organizers

Music Requirements

    • Contestants providing their own music must submit it in advance.
    • Specific instructions for music submission will be provided after registration.

Awards

One champion will be crowned in each age division:

🏅 Little Legends Champion
🏅 Rising Legends Champion
🏅 Festival Legends Champion

Each champion will receive:

  • A Bristol Corndog Festival medal
  • A $50 cash prize

Registration Fee:

$15 for solo acts
$20 for group acts

Includes free festival corndog for all performers

NOTE- The first 6 acts in every age group will be registered. A waiting list after the first 6 acts for each group will be added. Event organizers will confirm acts.