The spotlight on talent will shine at the Sauk Valley Talent Competition Series Finale, to begin at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, August 1, 2024, at the RB&W District Park, 201 E. Second Street, Rock Falls, IL. Come support local talent! Food vendors will be available from approximately 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. and include Brito’s, Sundae Funday, and Kona Ice of
Sauk Valley.
Rock Falls Tourism reports the first-ever Sauk Valley Talent Competition Series was a success, with 22 contestants competing at the Friday, May 30, and Thursday, July 11, shows. We had singers, dancers, magic, poetry reading, and a band, who showed their talent in hopes of making it to the finale. First, second, and third place winners and Crowd Favorite winners of those shows will compete at the August 1, Finale. Cash prizes and trophies will be awarded.
Eight contestants include:
*Crownd Ministry
*Able Sounds Choir
*Brenner Bushman
*Raven Sheridan
*Alliah Haines-Penny
*Elizabeth Megill
*Kyle Knutsen
*Punkie and Pops.
Eight Judges include:
*Suzy Perino, Sauk Valley Bank
*Dustin Sugars, Rock Falls Police Department
*Brian Tribley, Rock Falls Tourism Chairman
*Rollie Elder, Rock Falls Police Department
*Vickie Byrd, Rock Falls Alderwoman
*Jonah Bass, Rock Falls Fire Department.
For more information, contact Melinda Jones, Director of Rock Falls Tourism at 815- 622-1106 or director@visitrockfalls.com.
