Thank you for your interest in performing at The Big Fresno Fair! Community Entertainment is a vital component of the Fair and we are grateful that we can highlight performers from all around California's Central Valley!
The 2026 Entertainment Applications for Bands & Musicians and Dance & Other Performances will be available online beginning April 1, 2026. Deadline for applying is Sunday, May 31, 2026. All late applications will automatically be placed on the WAITLIST.
Please note, each year the screening process starts anew, and regardless of your performance(s) in previous years at The Big Fresno Fair, you must complete an online application annually.
BANDS & MUSICIANS
- large bands, solo, duos, and trios performing in any musical genre.
- Application Deadline: Sunday, May 31, 2026
- Selection Notification: on or before Friday, August 7, 2026
APPLY NOW
DANCE & OTHER PERFORMANCES
- dance of all kinds, gymnastics, martial arts, spoken word, etc.
- Application Deadline: Sunday, May 31, 2026
- Selection Notification: on or before Friday, August 7, 2026
COMMUNITY ENTERTAINER HANDBOOK
The Community Entertainer Handbook is designed to provide guidelines for performers and answer most questions regarding performing on the community stages at The Big Fresno Fair. Please take a moment to review the handbook below.
VIEW HANDBOOK HERE
CONTACT
Big Fresno Fair
Entertainment Department
entertainment@fresnofair.com
Please note, monitoring of
The Big Fresno Fair Entertainment Department email will commence on April 1,
2026. We will make every effort to respond to all inquiries within 2 business
days.