CONTEST RULES, EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
BLUEGRASS BAND SHOWDOWN RULES
$30 entry Fee per band (at least 3 people)
- Bands will perform 3 selections (may change upon number of entries)
- Bands will be asked to be in the Bluegrass Genre of style
- Judging will take into account singing, playing and overall entertainment value (judging forms will be posted later on web site
- A panel of a minimum of 3 judges, with known reputations for their Bluegrass music knowledge, will over see the event
- Three place winners will be paid, 1st prize $1000, 2nd $200, 3rd$100 with place winners having the opportunity to book at the next year’s festival.
- To reserve a spot send a $30 check to 101 South Broadway, Salem, IL 62881
- YOU MUST MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO SALEM TOURISM BOARD AND PLEASE PUT ON THE MEMO LINE ( Entry Fee for band contest 9-6)
- For Questions Call Marty Hayes 618-548-1751
Grant Requests...
The Salem Tourism Board will consider grant requests each month at their regularly scheduled board meeting.
Meetings are scheduled for the second Monday of every month at 7:00pm at Salem City Hall in the City Council chambers.
The grant request process is simple and should be observed in the following manner:
1.) Download the Grant Request Application by clicking on "Grant Information" above. (41.06KB)
2.) Fill it out and return according to the instructions printed on the application.
3.) Contact Jill Combs at Salem City Hall to schedule an appearance at the first Tourism Board Meeting after sending in your application. This appearance is important to answer any questions the board members may have for you regarding your request.
4.) Allow 60 days, or two board meetings, for the board to consider the grant request. You are not required to attend subsequent meetings, we will contact you as soon as a decision has been made regarding your request.
The Grant Request Application is saved in Adobe PDF format. If you cannot view the application after downloading, you may need to download a free Adobe Reader. See link on this page.
^^^^POSITIONS OPEN^^^^
The Salem Tourism Board is currently seeking to fill 3 open positions
for volunteers as Salem Tourism Board members.
The Salem Tourism Board is an organization comprised of Salem residents appointed by the City Council who are interested in promoting our fine city as a tourist spot.
The Board meets on the second Monday of the month at Salem City Hall in the City Council chambers. Meetings begin at 7:00pm and are open to all. A typical meeting involves putting old business in order and reviewing grant requests from organizations seeking funding for projects and/or events designed to help bring visitors to Salem. All of the board's endeavors are supported by our five local motels and our one bed & breakfast.
Board members MUST reside within the Salem city limits to be eligible for this position. If you are interested in joining the Salem Tourism Board, please contact one of our current board members
to begin the nomination procedure.
For additional information contact the Salem Tourism Board.
