Magna International Inc. is proud to be celebrating the 31st anniversary of the Magna Hoedown on Friday, September 13 and Saturday, September 14, 2019. 

This year's celebrity judges include King's own philanthropist Joan Kelley Walker and Beverley Mahood. 

The Magna Hoedown is the largest annual fundraiser in York Region and has raised over $13 million for hundreds of local charities, non-profits, and community groups throughout its history. In addition to the funds raised, the Hoedown impacts the community by fostering the arts through the Magna Hoedown Showdown country-music talent competition, an Ontario-wide contest to promote aspiring musical artists. 

The grand prize is valued at over $25,000 and includes a $2,500 cash prize; a Yamaha guitars package; a $2,500 styling and gift card package from Upper Canada; a minimum of 2 days of recording at Metalworks Studios; “The Ultimate Artist Package” with professional management, coaching, styling, and song-writing by industry professionals; and the opportunity to perform at the Magna Hoedown on Sept. 14 in front of 5,000 country fans! 

For more information or to apply visit www.hoedown.ca/showdown 

Applications are open through July 19.