(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by the Wright County Fair.)

The Wright County Fair is approaching soon, and there is still time to nominate an outstanding senior citizen volunteer or sign up for the talent show.

Outstanding Senior Citizen Award

Nominations from county residents are now being sought for the 2021 Outstanding Senior Citizen Award for Wright County. The award recognizes outstanding senior citizens (70+) who have contributed their time and talent to benefit their community. They will be honored at the Wright County Fair on July 23, 2021. 

The eligibility criteria for the outstanding seniors are that they are a Minnesota resident and are 70 years of age. 

Only volunteer activities after the age of 65 for which there is no compensation (except for reimbursed expenses) are considered. 

Winners at the county level will move on to compete at the state level at the Minnesota State Fair. 

Nomination form can be found at www.WrightCountyFair.org or www.MNStateFair.org Nomination form is to be returned before July 09 to Nancy Betzler 3623 156th ST NW Clearwater MN 55320. Phone: 320 558-2431 

Amateur Talent Show

The Wright County Fair is still taking applications for the Amateur Talent Show taking pace at the Wright County Fair in Howard Lake on Thursday July 22, starting at 6 pm. Auditions will take place on July 8th at 6 pm at the Fairgrounds. Digital entries can also be sent in. See the Fair guide book or the fairs website www.WrightCountyFair.org for informaiton. Form is to be returned to Nancy Betzler 3623 156th ST NW Clearwater MN 55320. Phone: 320 558-2431