CANTON – Rob Larrabee, a New York State Trooper from Canton, has been selected as one of 12 winners of the Star Spangled Challenge for people to sing the national anthem at the 2015 Great New York State Fair.

Larrabee finished 10th with 15,023 votes in the online competition.

He recently performed at the Bassmaster Elite fishing tournament in Waddington.

Larrabee, 40, is a musician and a trooper who has worked at the fair for the past six years as part of the state police detail. He taught himself the guitar and now plays solo acoustic shows when his schedule allows it.

“One of my favorite songs to sing is the National Anthem,” Larrabee said, adding that the first time he sang the song in public was at a St. Lawrence University football game when the CD with the anthem on it couldn’t be found.

“It’s an honor to go to such a big event and represent the State Police while giving those who served here and abroad the honor they deserve.”

Larrabee will perform on Friday, Aug. 28, which is Law Enforcement Day.

The 263 entries in the contest came from 35 counties across the state, from the North Country to Buffalo to Long Island.

Fair organizers are contacting the winners to set the dates of their performances. Each will perform at 9:30 a.m. to open one day of the fair and again early that afternoon at the Toyota Coliseum to kick off the afternoon’s equestrian competitions. Each winner will receive four admission tickets, a parking pass, and a $40 voucher good for purchases at the fair’s food stands.

All the contest entry videos can be seen at https://www.facebook.com/nysfair?v=app_486254294756872.