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Ridge Farm's Got Talent!

Talent

We are having a talent show as part of the Ridge Farm Sesquicentennial Celebration on May 25, 2024 at 2:00pm.

This is your chance to show your talent and your pride in our town! This event follows the tradition of the Ridge Farm Tomato Festival Talents Shows emceed by Earl Roberts during the 1950's and 1960's. We are hoping to recreate those great memories again. Do you sing, dance, play an instrument, have a comedy skit, or other talent? Come share them on the stage to kick off the downtown activities on May 25th.
RULES:
1 . Performances are to be kept to approximately three minutes or below.
2. This is a family activity -acts, lyrics, costumes, etc. will be rated PG.
3. Support music can be played from your phone/device. A sound system for your music, microphone, etc. will be provided.
4. Any instruments will be provided by participating performers.
5. We will need your name, the name of your performance and an explanation of your act. (example: Jane Smith will be singing Somewhere Over the Rainbow)
6. This is a talent review, not a competition. All acts will be recognized positively.
7. This talent review will be no longer than one hour. Sign up is first come, first
participate.

If you want to be a part of this activity, or know someone who would like to, send an
email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

We will answer any questions you might have and send you a participation form for you to complete and return by email. All details will be  provided through these communications. Come join the fun!

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Abraham Smith, a venturous farmer, moved his farm from Tennessee to the glacial ridge in 1839 and called it his "Farm on the Ridge" or "Ridge Farm." He opened a post office, blacksmith shop, inn, tavern and a general store.
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