Location: Rustin & Family Park

Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024

Time: 2:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.

***The deadline to enter is 5pm, Wednesday, September 4, 2024.***

Every year the City of Southlake hosts "Celebrate Southlake." Celebrate Southlake is an event dedicated to celebrating the history, culture, and community of Southlake, Texas. During the event, community members and organizations are offered the opportunity to showcase the community through live entertainment, group activities, and anything else that exhibits what makes Southlake so extraordinary!

This year, community members and organizations are invited to participate in our first talent show! Any talent is welcome, as long as it follows our family friendly guidelines:

*Eligibility:

1. The talent show is open to all ages, but participants under 18 require parent/guardian consent and presence for the duration of their performance.

*Performance Guidelines:

1. Each participant/group is limited to one performance.
2. Participants must select one of three categories to perform: Dance Act, Musical Act, or Other.
3. Performances must not exceed 5minutes in duration.
4. No explicit language or content is permitted.
5. Acts and music must be approved by the event coordinator.
6. Acts involving pets are permitted.
7. Dangerous acts are prohibited.
8. Acts involving exotic animals are prohibited.

*Judging Criteria:

1. Acts will be judged on 5 criteria: Originality, Skill Level, Stage Presence, Overall Impression, and Tie to the City of Southlake.

*Awards:

1. Awards will be presented to the winners of 4 Categories: Overall Audience Choice, Dance Act, Musical Act, and Other.
2. Winners of each category will also be provided a performance opportunity at the 2025 Celebrate Southlake event.

If you have any questions, please contact the event coordinator, Lauren Kimberly, at lkimberly@cityofsouthlake.com.

See you there!