Liar's Contest Rules

The contest is open to Indiana residents only.
The "lies" should be short stories with a maximum length of 3 - 5 minutes.
A first, second and third place winner will be chosen from all competitors in two categories; Adult and Youth (17 and under).
Ribbons and cash prizes will be awarded following the contest in the adult and youth categories; First Prize Ribbon and $100, Second Prize Ribbon and $50 and Third Prize Ribbon and $25.
Judging will be done by a panel of three storytelling experts who will score each contestant in the following categories:
- Technique - delivery, confidence, general stagecraft.
- Story Development - development of the story in time available.
- Originality - new material, or fresh handling of a familiar tale..
- Effectiveness - in the judges' opinion, taking audience response into consideration.
The three judges will score each of the four categories on a scale of 1 to 5 with a maximum of 20 points per competitor. Final scores will not be given to contestants.
The judges will confer at the end of the contest to decide the winners.
The decision of the judges will be final.
All tales will be recorded and archived at the Indiana Historical Society. Stories may be placed on the Web site of Storytelling Arts o f Indiana and the Indiana State Fair.
All winners are required to submit their social security number in order to collect their prize money. Parents' social security numbers are prohibited for youth winners.