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Congratulations to the 2023 Pumpkin Idol Jr. Winners:
8 – 9 Year Old Division: Henley Pyle with “Bird Set Free” by Sia
10 – 12 Year Old Division: Colby Opel with “My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion
Pumpkin Idol Jr. Contestants:
Back Row (L to R): Colby Opel, Kate Johnson, Audrey Hinch, Brynn Campbell, and Lilly Fore
Front Row (L to R): Henley Pyle, Evelyn Nguyen, and Bella Long
Preliminary Round: Wednesday, August 30 at 6:00pm, Potter’s Alley
Final Performance: Friday, September 15 at 6:00 pm, Pumpkin Festival Entertainment Stage
Do you know a young person who has dreamed of being the next American Idol? Here’s a chance to showcase that future star’s talent during Farmin’ Pumpkins! Pumpkin Idol Jr. is a singing competition for ages 8 to 12. The contest is limited to 10 contestants.
Pumpkin Idol Jr. will hold a preliminary round prior to the competition debut. No contestants are eliminated during the preliminary rounds.
The winner of the competition will receive $300 in Chamber Checks!
Special Thanks to our Sponsor:
2022 – Isaac Gosteli
2021 – Reagen Copeland
2020 – Addison Gosteli
2019 – Delanie Nichols
2018 – Kate Wiegardt & Josie Lange
2017 – Bri Short & Livi Bryant
2016 – Kiara Wolland
2015 – Faustina Hoerdeman
2014 – Lindsey Ropp
2013 – Claire Hawks
2012 – Audrey Elward
Event Chairman: Clair Huette
Event Host: Potter’s Alley
Preliminary Round: Thursday, August 27 at 5:00 PM
Final Performance (recorded): Thursday, September 3 at 6:30 PM
Final Performance (broadcast): Friday, September 18 at 6:30 PM on the Morton Pumpkin TV Channel
Registration is closed.
The cost to participate is $25 per contestant. Contestants must bring background music on a CD only, (please make sure you have a copy of the soundtrack on a different CD or laptop so you can practice at home for the final competition). The winner of the competition will receive Chamber Checks, which can be used at any Morton Chamber of Commerce business.
The preliminary round will take place Thursday, August 27 at 5:00 PM. Contestants should arrive at 4:30 PM for set up. No contestants are eliminated during the preliminary round. During the event finals, contestants will perform to a closed audience at Potter’s Alley and recorded.
Past Winners:
2020 – Addison Gosteli
2019 – Delanie Nichols
2018 – Kate Wiegardt & Josie Lange
2017 – Bri Short & Livi Bryant
2016 – Kiara Wolland
2015 – Faustina Hoerdeman
2014 – Lindsey Ropp
2013 – Claire Hawks
2012 – Audrey Elward
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