Ionia Idol

Ionia Idol Ionia Idol is an annual vocal music competition held during the Ionia Free Fair in Ionia, Michigan.

Contestants battle it out in front of fairgoers and 3 judges for the chance to win $1,500! Contestants are judged on 4 categories: talent, stage presence

We are very sad to report that Ionia Idol will have to take a year off from hearing all of the wonderfully talented voic...
05/16/2020

We are very sad to report that Ionia Idol will have to take a year off from hearing all of the wonderfully talented voices out there. Today, the Board made the announcement that the 2020 Ionia Free Fair has been cancelled. We look forward to being back together next year! Stay safe!

McKenna Grody sings her song one more time for the crowd to close the show after being announced as our 2019 Ionia Idol....
07/19/2019

McKenna Grody sings her song one more time for the crowd to close the show after being announced as our 2019 Ionia Idol. Congratulations McKenna!

Congratulations to our 2019 winners! 1st place McKenna Grody of Saranac, 2nd place Adrian Almas of Clarksville, and 3rd ...
07/18/2019

Congratulations to our 2019 winners! 1st place McKenna Grody of Saranac, 2nd place Adrian Almas of Clarksville, and 3rd place goes to Brandon Hoople of Belding. What a fantastic show full of stellar talent!

We enjoyed having one of our Ionia Idol creator’s, Annie Bales-Ludwick, join us for the finals.
07/18/2019

We enjoyed having one of our Ionia Idol creator’s, Annie Bales-Ludwick, join us for the finals.

Our judges, Rose Scheller, Jordan Carson, and Elizabeth Joy Stuart can’t wait to see the amazing talent return to the st...
07/17/2019

Our judges, Rose Scheller, Jordan Carson, and Elizabeth Joy Stuart can’t wait to see the amazing talent return to the stage tonight for their second performance. You won’t want to miss this either!

When the man who claims to have won a tallest man contest is barely taller than a chair, something must have went wrong ...
07/17/2019

When the man who claims to have won a tallest man contest is barely taller than a chair, something must have went wrong with the judging! Who was judging that contest anyway? In Ionia, we have fun with our judges and make their dreams of sitting in big red chairs come true! Maybe next time we need to provide Jordan Carson a foot stool too! 🤪

Jordan Carson discovers that our emcee is listening to her comments during the show very closely. After having expresse...
07/17/2019

Jordan Carson discovers that our emcee is listening to her comments during the show very closely. After having expressed how sad she was to not have a sash from her 2009 Ionia Idol win, finds herself speechless as Rodney pulls her away from the judges table for a special moment. Alas . . . her win from 10 years ago is now complete, especially with the bonus crown!! 😂

Our Emcee, Rodney Hensley, sneaks in for a fun photo with Tuesday night’s finalists Heather Tunell, Ariah Chaney, Abigai...
07/17/2019

Our Emcee, Rodney Hensley, sneaks in for a fun photo with Tuesday night’s finalists Heather Tunell, Ariah Chaney, Abigail Zbiciak, Alison Nelson, and Brandon Hoople. Be sure to come on down to the Ionia Free Fair Wednesday at 7:00 pm for the final night of competition. Many thanks to Greenridge Reality for sponsoring Ionia Idol this year!

Brooke Angelina, from Ludington, delivers a beautiful rendition of “Bleeding Love” during the last night of semi-finals.
07/17/2019

Brooke Angelina, from Ludington, delivers a beautiful rendition of “Bleeding Love” during the last night of semi-finals.

Such a fun crowd at Ionia Idol tonight!
07/17/2019

Such a fun crowd at Ionia Idol tonight!

Look who’s coming back to the finals on Wednesday night!! Bobbie- D, Jazmyn Hard, Tia Martinez, and Dhani Berg are one s...
07/16/2019

Look who’s coming back to the finals on Wednesday night!! Bobbie- D, Jazmyn Hard, Tia Martinez, and Dhani Berg are one step closer to a chance to win $1,500.

Contestants sharing their joy with each other after tonight’s announcement of the top 4 who will be headed to the finals...
07/16/2019

Contestants sharing their joy with each other after tonight’s announcement of the top 4 who will be headed to the finals on Wednesday.

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