Wiregrass Talent Quest Jr is a non-professional talent competition for children ages 5 to 18. Contestants participate in one of several categories of talent: Dance, Vocal, Instrumental, Theater, or Other. Contestants are judged on Stage Presence (professionalism & technical ability); Appearance/Costume (appropriate to the act); and Difficulty of Selection or Act. Judges are chosen from the southeastern area with expertise in one of the 4 areas of talent and are not associated with the Cultural Arts Center or its Board of Directors. Wiregrass Talent Quest Jr compiles a list each year of students in the performing arts that could be contacted for performances in other settings if parents approve. Prizes are awarded to the best overall in 1st, 2nd, 3rd place and the student who raises the most money through People's Choice Award. THROUGH PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD, WIREGRASS TALENT QUEST JR. gives 30% of these earnings back to the students school to be used in an art form chosen by the student with their Principal

2023 Winning School is DAUPHIN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, ENTERPRISE, AL and PRINCIPAL, MR. DREW DANNER!!!