Do you have what it takes to be named a Gulf Coast Rising Star?   If you are looking for an opportunity to show off your stage presence and vocal talents, contact the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce to submit an application for one of the public auditions for this competition, held in conjunction with the 7th Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival. 

Junior Division (Age 15 and younger) will compete on Friday June 17th and Adult Division (Age 16 & up) will compete on Saturday June 18th. The competition will be held at 10 a.m. at Tanger Outlet Center in Foley. 

All contestants must fill out and submit an entry application form prior to the audition.  Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and pre-registration is required. The first 20 applicants in each division will be invited to compete.  A $25 entry fee is required.  Entry forms and contest rules are available at www.gulfcoastballoonfestival.com.

Judges will select the top adult and junior contestants. The judges will be looking for performers that are entertaining, promising, have natural ability, and audience appeal. This is a vocal competition only. Other forms of entertainment such as dance, instrumental only, etc. are not allowed.

The first place winners in each division will receive a prize of $200; the second place contestant in each division will be awarded $100 with $50 going to the third place contestants. The top three contestants in each division will be invited to compete for “Best of the Fest” on stage at the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 18th. The audience will select the winner of that evening’s performance.

For more information, call the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce at 251-943-5590.