2013 Rising Star Competition

We are now accepting applications for the 2013 CNE Rising Star Talent Competition! Please click on the link below to get started:

>>Apply Online

PLEASE NOTE:  Once you hit the submit button, you will get a message with a Confirmation Number.  If you do NOT get this message, your application was not received.  Please re-submit!

For complete details about this year's competition, including the new age limit and background vocal policies, please download and review the attachments below.

Please contact the competition coordinator, Vicki McKinney, with any questions at: vmckinney@theex.com

Thanks for your interest and break a leg!

	How to Enter (177.87 kb)
	General Conditions (175.57 kb)
	Rules and Regulations (188.07 kb)
	Tips for Putting Together a Great Audition Video (33.36 kb)

2012 CNE Ambassador of the Fairs

The Canadian National Exhibition is proud to announce Linda Slits of the Milverton Agricultural Society as the winner of the 41st Ambassador of the Fairs Competition. More than 60 winners, aged 18 to 25, representing local fairs across Ontario competed over three days with the top seven semi-finalists competing in the finals on Sunday, August 19. The finals were held in the Queen Elizabeth Theatre at 2 p.m. Ambassador of the Fair Jocelyn Van Herk (2011) from the Mitchell and District Agricultural Society presented Linda with her award.

Finalists showcased their knowledge of Ontario agriculture, and were judged on poise, self-confidence and public speaking. As the Ambassador of the Fairs, Slits will participate in a series of official duties during the 18 day run of Canada’s largest fair, while simultaneously representing her individual fair and community.

Winning Contestants
2012 Ambassador of the Fairs: Linda Slits, Milverton Agricultural Society
1st Runner Up: Christi English, Norwood Agricultural Society
2nd Runner Up: Alanna Coneybeare, Listowel Agricultural Society
Congeniality Award: Rachel Anstett, Walkerton Agricultural Society

Semi Finalists:
Ashley Warrington, Feversham Agricultural Society
Nicole Lenselink, Palmertson Agricultural Society
Lisa Billiald, Arthur Agricultural Society
Jennifer Betzner, Rockton Agricultural Society

2012 CNE International Sand Sculpting Competition Winners

Congratulations to Susanne Ruseler from Holland who took 1st Place in the 2012 CNE International Sand Sculpting Competition.

Leonardo Ugolini from Italy placed 2nd, and 3rd Place went to Fergus Mulvany from the Ireland.

Fans had an opportunity to vote for their favourite sand sculpture before the end of the fair and over 33,000 people did so. Rich Varano won The Fan Favourite with almost 40% of the votes and was awarded a $2000 cheque.