Talent show wows crowd during fair
Mineral Independent | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 7 years, 5 months AGO
A talent show was held during the Mineral County Fair where five brave contestants wowed crowds with performances. On Saturday, Aug. 5, Gordon Henrick announced the acts. There were several age groups and first, second and third prize was awarded in each age group.
Bailey Milender began the show with a winning song and received a $50 prize. Amy Ritchie who was visiting from Oregon tap-danced her way into second place for a $25 win. Payton Milender and Macy Hill won third place for their duo netting them $15.
Mattie Mask got up and sang a great rendition of “Jolene” and J.T. McClellen got second place for the Bob Segar hit, “I Wanna Get Lost in Your Rock ‘n’ Roll” with Mike Collier rounding out a win with an old Merle Haggard tune.
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