The deadline to register for the annual Harris Music Contest is  this Wednesday, Feb. 15.  

Harris Music Contest is open to any non-professional young musician living or studying in the Minnesota counties of Freeborn, Mower or Steele or the Iowa counties of Mitchell or Worth.

The competition itself is 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 4. The time frame is subject to change due to the number of participants.

Total prize pool potential is $3,200. Rules and entry forms are available at www.hormelhistorichome.org.

Rules and entry forms are available at www.hormelhistorichome.org

The instruments invited include: Piano, strings, wood winds, brass, and mallet and percussion.

Age Divisions on day of contest include:

Beginners: age 6-8

Intermediate: age 9-11

Junior: age 12-14

Senior: age 15-18

Participants can register at: https://www.hormelhistorichome.org/harris-music-contest.html.

This contest and all musical programming at the Hormel Historic Home is made possible by the generous support of MarySue Hormel Harris

Anybody with questions can call 1-507-433-4243 or email piano@hormelhistorichome.org.