TalentTime
2026

Talent Time has continued to grow into one of the largest and most diverse multicultural competitions in the Washington, D.C. area. What began as a one-day event with fewer than 100 participants and about 15 competitions has now evolved into a four-day talent showcase featuring over 800 participants competing across more than 25 events. At KAGW's Talent Time, age is never a barrier—because here, Time Waits for Talent!

 

Talent Time helps build confidence and interpersonal skills through collaboration and engagement while fostering a sense of belonging and togetherness within the community. Achievements through the competitions motivate young and adult alike to perform and excel as well as uncover personal aptitude and skills. They offer a lot more reward than just winning a prize!

 

KAGW's Talent Time continues to be a 100% volunteer driven effort. In addition to providing a unique platform to display one's creative, intellectual and artistic aptitude, it is simply so much fun to be a part of it that we are confident you will look forward to the gala every year!

 

Important Dates:

Event Date
Registration Opens December 20, 2025
Publishing Topics for Relevant Events February 7, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Early Bird Promotion Ends February 7, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Day 1 - Online Registration Closes February 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Day 1 Competition March 7, 2026
Day 2 - Online Registration Closes March 6, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Upload Track Recording for Day 2 to the Talent Time Registration Site March 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Day 2 Competition March 14, 2026
Day 3 - Online Registration Closes March 20, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Upload All Track Recording for Day 3 to the Talent Time Registration Site March 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Day 3 Competition March 28, 2026
Day 4 - Online Registration closes April 5, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Upload Track Recording for Day 4 to the Talent Time Registration Site April 5, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Day 4 Competition April 18, 2026

Day 1 (Saturday, March 07, 2026)
Venue: Thomas S. Wootton High School

  • Essay Writing English
  • Just Color - Cat 0
  • Mathemagician
  • Painting Water Color
  • Pencil Sketching
  • Poetry Writing English
  • Story Writing English

Day 2 (Saturday, March 14, 2026)
Venue: Shady Grove Middle School

  • Cinematic Music
  • Classical Dance Single
  • Fancy Dress
  • Fancy Dress - Cat 0
  • Instrumental Music (String)
  • Instrumental Music (Wind)
  • Poetry Recitation English
  • Public Speaking Malayalam
  • Spelling Bee (Prelim written)

Day 3 (Saturday, March 28, 2026)
Venue: Shady Grove Middle School

  • Carnatic Music
  • Cinematic Dance Single (Boys)
  • Cinematic Dance Single (Girls)
  • Cinematic Music (Duet)
  • Kerala Folk Dance Single
  • Let's be CrafTee
  • Little Prince/Princess - Cat 0
  • Poetry Recitation Malayalam
  • Public Speaking English
  • Spelling Bee Finals (oral)
  • The Great Debate Competition (Group)

Day 4 (Saturday, April 18, 2026)
Venue: Wheaton High School

  • Cinematic Dance Group
  • Classical Dance Group
  • Indian Folk Dance Group