The Community Entertainment application is open through Friday, Feb. 27, at 5 p.m. PST.

Any application submitted after the deadline will automatically be placed on the waitlist. The schedule is created on a first come, first served basis. Submit your application as early as possible for the best chance of securing a spot.

Every year, we feature community entertainment at different stages every day of the OC Fair. These bands and dance groups perform for free for our guests. View the 2026 Community Entertainment Handbook.

COMMUNITY ENTERTAINMENT APPLICATION

Selection criteria

Due to the volume of submissions we receive, not all applicants will be accommodated. Submission of an application is for consideration only and a performance date or time is not guaranteed. Previous performances at the OC Fair do not guarantee stage time in 2026. Each application for performance time during the Fair is given consideration by the Community Entertainment Department on the following basis: 

• Completed application received by the posted deadline.
• Performer availability during the open dates and times.
• Overall appeal and unique nature of the performance.
• Appropriateness of the performance for the OC Fair audience.
• For returning applicants, past performance and adherence to OC Fair policies and procedures.
   

What to expect after applying

If you have been selected to perform, you will be contacted in May.

Please do not call, email or reach out via social media to check on your booking status. We receive a high volume of requests and will respond when information is available. If your availability or any information changes after submitting your application, please notify the Community Entertainment Department immediately.

By May, all selected performers and performance groups will be contacted via email. Applications received by the deadline that are not selected for a performance slot will automatically be placed on the waitlist on a first come, first served basis and will be contacted directly if a performance slot is vacated.

All selected applicants will be required to conduct a Megan’s Law screening for all performers and crew members aged 14 and over. 

Please review the Community Entertainment Handbook for any questions.

REMINDER: Advance ticket purchase is required for ALL GUESTS

If you have been accepted as an entertainer, please ensure that your fans, friends and family purchase their tickets online and in advance of your performance. Tickets will be available for purchase soon. 

Contact us

Contact the Community Entertainment Department via email at community-entertainment@ocfair.com or by phone at 714-708-1518.