Do you want to be proudly hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming at the fair?
Washington State Fair is seeking someone to sing the Star Spangled Banner on the grandstand stage in September. The “Oh Say Can You Sing” contest is open to individuals and groups who are Washington residents. Video entries must be less than 2 minutes long. Deadline is March 2. Both vocal and instrumental entries will be accepted and it’s free to enter.
Entries can be uploaded on YouTube or submitted by mail. For rules, plus complete lyrics of the first verse of the Star Spangled Banner, visit www.thefair.com/contests/details/o-say-can-you-sing. Top 40 entries will perform live for Round 2 at Washington State Spring Fair, April 16 through 19. The fair is Sept. 11 through 27.
— Andrea Brown, Herald writer
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