Colonial Downs hosts online contest to find the “Voice of Virginia”

June 20, 2024

NEW KENT COUNTY – With racing season fast approaching, Colonial Downs Racetrack is hosting an online contest to find Virginia’s most talented singers and artists. One lucky winner will receive a $1,000 prize and the opportunity to sing the national anthem at the track’s famous “Festival of Racing” on Aug. 10.

According to Colonial Downs, the competition is open to singers of all ages and audition videos are currently being accepted online.

“We celebrate Virginia’s horse industry and culture every day at Colonial Downs, and this is a fun and exciting opportunity for us to celebrate and promote Virginia’s talent in a different way,” said Colonial Downs CEO Dan Cuic. “Do you have what it takes to shine as The Voice of Virginia?”

To participate, applicants must submit an online video of themselves singing the national anthem by Wednesday, June 26.

Colonial Downs will select the best candidates, it said, and a vote on Colonial Downs’ Facebook page will narrow the field down to the top four singers by July 8.

According to Colonial Downs, there will be an in-person sing-off for the finalists at Colonial Downs and a final round of Facebook voting will determine the winner.

To enter the contest and read the official rules, visit the Rosie’s Colonial Downs website and follow the contest on Facebook.

Following a historic 2023 season with record attendance, race days, horses entered and wagering, Colonial Downs will begin its 2024 Thoroughbred racing season on Thursday, July 11, with racing every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, concluding with the annual Virginia Derby on Saturday, September 7.

General admission and guest parking at Colonial Downs are free daily.

For more information on tickets, restaurants and prices, visit colonialdowns.com.