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 beginning January 1, 2024.
PLEASE 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.
FAQ
All applications must be submitted ONLINE. Faxes, walk-ins, mailed or emailed applications WILL NOT be accepted.
Once you complete your online application and hit “submit” you will automatically receive confirmation that your application was successfully submitted and will be assigned an application reference number. Print this page for future reference.
No – unfortunately not all applicants can be selected to perform.
Late entertainment applications will automatically be put on a WAIT LIST.
You will receive an invitation to perform via email. Be sure to list an email address on your application that you check regularly.
No – a basic sound system will be provided; including microphones, mic stands, monitors and a professional sound tech and lights.
No – the fair does not provide a backline. Performers must bring their own instruments.
Dance groups and vocalists singing to tracks must bring all music on MP3 technology, i.e. iPod, iPad, mobile phone. If your music is on a flash drive you will need to bring your own laptop. Absolutely NO music on CDs!
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