This year's Watermelon Idol will be held at Hempstead Hall as part of the "NOT The-Watermelon-Festival-Concert CONCERT" on August 15, 2020.
Limited to 20 entries. First come, first served.
First Round: Saturday, August 15, 4:00 p.m. – Hempstead Hall Amphitheater Stage ||  Final Round: Immediately following Round 1 on Saturday, August 15 Sound system is provided with plugin capabilities.
Prizes:
3rd place - $50 & Trophy
2nd place - $150 & Trophy
1st place - $300, open for South Down Main at the one and only "NOT The-Watermelon-Festival-Concert CONCERT," & Trophy
Rules:
1.) No previous winners are allowed to enter the competition.
2.) There are no separate categories for individual and group acts or age.
3.) The top 5 acts based on judges scores will make it to the final round.
4.) No arguing with or harassing the judges will be tolerated.
5.) If you are late for your time slot, you will be disqualified.
6.) Contestants must provide their own instruments and/or soundtracks.
7.) Due to COVID-19 precautions, ONLY performers will be allowed on the campus (if a performer is under 18, one parent/guardian may accompany them).
8.) Masks must be worn at all times on campus except while performing on stage. Chairs in the waiting area will be socially spaced and 6 feet of distance must be maintained at all times.
To register click here:Â Â https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKo1L5RGt8-GOQZ5i_4dfyycKbHNxFF8R7RwdeQVcprROQeQ/viewform
For more information, please contact Hempstead Hall at 870.722.8565 or [email protected]