Who Will Win Fifth Annual 'Orland Park's Got Talent?'

• Area residents of all ages participate in the Village of Orland Park's annual "Orland Park's Got Talent" competition that culminates at the Taste of Orland Park in early August. Audition media is due by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5. Details are available with the village's Recreation Department at 708/403-7275.

ORLAND PARK, IL - "Orland Park's Got Talent" debuted in 2012 at the Taste of Orland Park and has since become a community favorite. The village will again showcase the community's most talented family-friendly acts on the community stage at the Taste of Orland Park on Sunday, August 7 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. This summer's Orland Park's Got Talent invites area artists to showcase their talents and perform before a live audience.

"We have so many talented people in the area," said Village of Orland Park Trustee and Recreation Committee Chair Pat Gira. "It's always a treat to be able to be able to see the wonderful performances at the Taste."

Auditions for the fifth annual Orland Park's Got Talent are under way. Those wishing to be considered should provide a CD or DVD submission to the Village of Orland Park Recreation Administration at 14600 Ravinia Avenue. All submissions must be received by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5. Acts chosen to proceed past the first round will be asked to the semi-finals to audition in front of a live audience and panel of judges on Tuesday, July 19 at the Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 Ravinia Avenue.

The Live Finals will be held on Sunday, August 7 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Taste of Orland Community Stage. The top five performances will receive (first to fifth place) a $500, $250, $150, $100 or $50 gift card.

The competition welcomes and encourages all ages to audition. Participants need not be residents of Orland Park. Only amateur acts will be considered. For more information, please call Village of Orland Park Recreation Department at 708-403-7275 or 708-645-7529.