“Sing for the Stars & Stripes” Contest Rules

Kimberton, PA — The Kimberton Community Fair is proud to announce the launch of “Sing For The Stars and Stripes,” a special National Anthem singing contest to commemorate our nation’s 250^th birthday.

The patriotic vocal competition will spotlight talented singers from the community as they perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” live in front of fairgoers during this year’s Kimberton Community Fair. Contestants of all ages are encouraged to participate and share their voices in a celebration of community pride, hometown spirit, and American tradition.

“America250 is a once-in-a-generation celebration, and we wanted to create an event that brings people together through music and patriotism,” said Karen Dobson, Fair President. “The National Anthem represents unity, pride, and tradition — values that have always been important at the Kimberton Community Fair.”

Winners will be selected by a panel of judges.  Those winners will then have the opportunity to perform live onstage one night at the beginning of the fair.  There will also be a People’s Choice Award based on voting through the Fair’s Facebook page.

So whether you belt out tunes in your car or sing while you are mowing the lawn, the Fair invites you to register to be part of this special hometown contest to celebrate music, community and the American spirit.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for selection, the contestant must:

• be an individual or group that meets the Amateur Performer Rule*;  
• have a primary residence located in the Phoenixville/Kimberton area or surrounding communities within a 30-mile radius of the Fair; 
• be available at least one night during the 2026 Kimberton Community Fair (runs from Monday, July 20 through Saturday, July 25, 2026) and can be onsite at the fairgrounds by 5:45 pm to sing the National Anthem;
• record an original video recorded for the purpose of entering the 2026 “Sing For The Stars and Stripes” Kimberton Community Fair contest.  (Videos recorded for any other purpose will not be accepted);
• sing the National Anthem on the video, from start to finish, without instrumental accompaniment.  (There will not be instrumental accompaniment when singing at the 2026 Kimberton Fair);
• upload the single video entry to YouTube (videos housed on any other platform other than YouTube will not be accepted);
• submit a video that is family-friendly and respectful. Entries that do not comply may be disqualified at the sole discretion of the Fair;
• consent that, if under age 18, the act of submitting a video represents parent or guardian permission to enter the contest. If selected to perform, written consent of a parent or guardian (whether as an individual or part of a group) will be required;
• if selected, prior to performing, complete a waiver authorizing Kimberton Community Fair to use the submitted video, and any photo/video/audio recording of the singing performance at the 2026 Kimberton Community Fair, as it sees fit, without payment or compensation to the winner; and
• submit a qualifying entry.
  

To Apply:

1. Contestants must complete the Entry Form from the Fair’s website under the “Participants” menu  
2. Information required
   • Name of individual or group
   • Age(s)
   • Town of primary residency
   • Email address
   • Phone number
   • YouTube link to the video entry
3. Applicants will be notified by email that their submission has been successfully received.
   

Judging:

Videos will be judged by a panel of experts invited by the Fair to select six (6) winners to be invited to perform live at the Fair.

Judging Criteria:

• Vocals – genuine, passion, musical ability
• Setting/Backdrop – creative, inspiring, memorable
• Originality – authentic, personality
• Overall performance

Timeline:

• Entries Accepted:  through 11:59 pm Sunday, July 5, 2026
• Judging/People’s Choice Voting:  July 6-10, 2026
• Winners Contacted: Saturday,  July 11, 2026
• Winners Accept Invitation to Perform:  Sunday, July 12, 2026
• Winner Performance Schedule Announced:  once all performers are confirmed
  

The event aims to honor both America’s historic milestone and the strong sense of community that has long defined the Kimberton Community Fair.

Community members, families, and music lovers are invited to attend and cheer on local talent as voices from across the region come together in patriotic celebration.

Kimberton Community Fair reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend this contest.

For additional information about sponsorship opportunities or contestant registration, please contact:
Kimberton Community Fair
Email:  info@kimbertonfair.org

*Amateur Performer Rule: 

For this contest, an amateur is defined as a singer who does not earn a primary income from singing or musical performance, does not have a current professional recording or performance contract, and does not regularly receive paid bookings for vocal performances. Contestants may have taken lessons, sung in school, church or community groups, or performed unpaid at public events and still be considered an amateur.