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:  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]