Casting Call for the Next Food Network Star - Season 5

The Food Network is conducting open auditions for season 5 of The Next Food Network Star. Applicants have until Friday, October 31st, 2008 to send in a three minute audition video explaining why he/she should be Food Network’s newest star. For applications and contest rules, simply visit www.FoodNetwork.com. In addition, contestant hopefuls can also apply in person at one of several open-call auditions that will be held around the country. Applicants should bring an application, photograph and resume and/or bio to the auditions. Locations will include:

Washington DC

- Friday, October 3, 2008 from 10am-3pm
The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Washington
1820 North Fort Myer Drive, Arlington, VA 22209

New York, NY

- Monday, October 6, 2008 11am-3pm
Sutton Place
1015 Second Ave. (btw. 53rd and 54th) New York, NY 10022

Los Angeles, CA

- Wednesday, October 15, 2008 from 10am-3pm
The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of California – Los Angeles
2900 31st Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405-3035

Charleston, SC

- Thursday, October 23, 2008 from 10am-3pm
The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Charleston
24 North Market Street, Charleston, SC 29401-2623

Portland, OR

- Thursday, October 23, 2008 from 10am-3pm
Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront
1401 SW Naito Parkway Portland, OR 97201

Philadelphia, PA

– Wednesday, October 29, 2008 from 10am-3pm
Embassy Suites Center City Philadelphia
1776 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19107