Taste of Talent packets available

From staff reports

Taste of Talent application packets are available for the Franklin Fine Arts Council’s 11th annual vocal competition at Bandstand Park in downtown Franklin.

The competition is open to individual soloists ages 16 and older.

The packet is available by going to www.franklinpa.gov (Festival/Events tab), by calling (814) 437-1619, Ext. 123, or emailing rbeith@franklinpa.gov.

Registration packets may be submitted by May 12.

Competitions will be held Wednesdays, June 30; July 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 7 p.m.

Semifinals will be held Saturday, Aug. 7, at 7 p.m.

Finals will be held Sunday, Aug. 8, at 4 p.m., immediately after Taste of Franklin.

The winner of the competition will receive $1,000. Prize money totaling $200 ($100 cash and $100 in Franklin retail gift certificates) will be awarded to the three semifinalists.