Talent show added to Gentry's Fall Festival

— Gentry's Got Talent will be part of the Gentry Fall Festival held in the Gentry City Park on Oct 10.

The show will be added to the growing list of activities sponsored by the Gentry Chamber of Commerce at the annual event.

The open talent show will begin around 3 p.m. in the performing pavilion. A $200 cash first-place prize and a $100 cash runner-up prize will be awarded. The prizes are sponsored by Arvest Bank.

Entry forms may be obtained at Gentry City Hall or by calling 479-736-2358 to have one sent by United States Postal Service. There is no entry fee for the competition.

Forms must be postmarked no later than Oct. 5, or turned into Gentry City Hall no later than Oct 6. Due to time restriction, entries could be limited. They will be accepted on a first-come basis - including postmarks.

Check-in for participants and CDs will be at about 2 p.m. in front of the performing stage in the park. Judges' decisions will be final. All ages are encouraged to participate.

News, Pages 13 on 09/09/2009