by Sylene Argent
Talented youth and youngsters were encourage to perform in the Essex Fun Fest’s Youth Talent Showcase, which took place on Thursday evening, essentially kicking-off the entertainment offered over the four-day event.
This year’s Youth Talent Showcase offered two divisions – the Junior Division for ages 4-8 and the Senior Division for ages 9-12, providing more opportunity for young, local talent to shine.
Those who wanted to perform at this year’s Essex Fun Fest had to sign-up early as there was a limit of seven spaces available per each category.
Those who participated in this year’s showcase did not make it easy for the judges to select a winner. Contestants not only sang, danced, or played a musical instrument, they also answered a series of questions in front of a live audience.
All of those who performed received a ride-all-day pass to the Essex Fun Fest for participating, while the top two entries in each division were also presented with a special token of acknowledgement. All of the youths were also welcome to ride in the Essex Fun Fest Parade on Saturday as part of the Town of Essex float.