Homecomers - Thursday

Kristin Eberts

Friday, July 30, 2010

The preliminary round of the talent contest was a big draw at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson on Thursday, July 29, 2010. Twenty-six acts participated in the show, with the top finishers moving on to the final round on Friday.

"Black and Gold" performs during the dance category for ages six through twelve during the preliminary round of the talent show at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson, Mo., on Thursday, July 29, 2010. Twenty-six acts participated in this year's contest. Thursday's top performers will advance to the finals on Friday. (Kristin Eberts)
Sidney Robertson performs "Busy Child" during the dance category for ages six through twelve during the preliminary round of the talent show at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson, Mo., on Thursday, July 29, 2010. Twenty-six acts participated in this year's contest. Thursday's top performers will advance to the finals on Friday. (Kristin Eberts)
"American Bandstand" performs during the dance category for ages six through twelve during the preliminary round of the talent show at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson, Mo., on Thursday, July 29, 2010. Twenty-six acts participated in this year's contest. Thursday's top performers will advance to the finals on Friday. (Kristin Eberts)
Elijah Gahm performs his "Yo-Yo Man" act during the dance and variety category for ages thirteen to twenty-one during the preliminary round of the talent show at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson, Mo., on Thursday, July 29, 2010. Twenty-six acts participated in this year's contest. Thursday's top performers will advance to the finals on Friday. (Kristin Eberts)

Rachel Colyer performs "Feelin Good" during the dance and variety category for ages thirteen through twenty-one during the preliminary round of the talent show at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson, Mo., on Thursday, July 29, 2010. Twenty-six acts participated in this year's contest. Thursday's top performers will advance to the finals on Friday. (Kristin Eberts)
Catie Dovin performs "Put your Records On" during the dance category for ages six through twelve during the preliminary round of the talent show at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson, Mo., on Thursday, July 29, 2010. Twenty-six acts participated in this year's contest. Thursday's top performers will advance to the finals on Friday. (Kristin Eberts)
Elijah Gahm performs his "Yo-Yo Man" act during the dance and variety category for ages thirteen to twenty-one during the preliminary round of the talent show at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson, Mo., on Thursday, July 29, 2010. Twenty-six acts participated in this year's contest. Thursday's top performers will advance to the finals on Friday. (Kristin Eberts)
The crowd cheers on performers during the preliminary round of the talent show at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson, Mo., on Thursday, July 29, 2010. Twenty-six acts participated in this year's contest. Thursday's top performers will advance to the finals on Friday. (Kristin Eberts)
The Ferris Wheel towers over the crowds at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson, Mo., on Thursday, July 29, 2010. (Kristin Eberts)

Rides light up the sky at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson, Mo., on Thursday, July 29, 2010. (Kristin Eberts)