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Become a Performer at the California State Fair

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Thank you for your interest in performing at the 2024 California State Fair! Community Entertainment is a vital component of the Fair. We are grateful that we can highlight performers from around the state, allowing Fair guests to discover and enjoy California talent.

Entertainment Applications for Bands & Musicians and Dance & Performance will be available online in January 2024.

NOTE: Each year the screening process starts anew, and regardless of your performance(s) in previous years at the California State Fair, you must complete an online application annually.

Here is some important information regarding 2024 Community Entertainment at the Fair, which pertains to both Community Stage Performers and Professional Strolling Grounds Acts.

Community Entertainer Handbook

The 2024 Handbook will be available soon.

The Community Entertainer Handbook is designed to provide guidelines for performers and answer most of the questions you may have about performing on the stages at the California State Fair.

Bands & Musicians

Bands of all sizes and solo artists performing in any musical genre.

  • Application Deadline: TBA
  • Application Notification: TBA

Dance & Performance

Dance of all kinds, gymnastics, martial arts, spoken word, etc.

  • Application Deadline: TBA
  • Application Notification: TBA

Professional Strolling Grounds Acts

The online information portal for Professional Strolling Grounds Acts to submit marketing materials and information for consideration at the 2024 California State Fair is coming soon.

Contact

California State Fair

Entertainment Department

entertainment@calexpo.com

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