Be a Part of the Fair: Perform at the Fair

The San Diego County Fair has some of Southern California’s finest entertainment on eight different grounds stages. Fair dates for 2009 are Friday, June 12, through Sunday, July 5, closed two Mondays, June 15 and 22.

The 2009 application period for performing at the Fair ended on April 6.

Information on the Fair's Performance Contests (Hip Hop Dance Battle, San Diego A Cappella Festival, plus our new contests including Musicpalooza) is available in the Contests and Competitive Exhibits section.

Frequently Asked Questions about performing at the San Diego County Fair

Can I still apply even though the deadline has passed?
We are not taking applications for the 2009 Fair. To apply for the 2010 Fair, please check this page in early February, 2010, for the Entertainment Application.

When will I know if my application has been accepted?
Once a group is booked for the Fair, a confirmation letter is sent outlining the date, time and location of the booking. Once you receive this confirmation letter, sign it, create a list of your performer's names, and mail these back to us according to the date outlined in the confirmation letter.

When will I receive my credentials?
If you are booked after the deadline above, we will inform you of the new date to receive your credentials. For any questions, or further information, please call the Special Events Department, 858-792-4259, or email entertainment@sdfair.com.

Where is my stage located?
Seven stages have community performers on them:
Infield Stage, next to the Kids' Best tent in the Sparketts Water Infield;
SouthCoast Energy O'Brien Stage, just inside the O'Brien (admission) Gate;
Flower Show Stage, in the southeast corner of the Flower and Garden Show;
Chevrolet Paddock Stage, in the Paddock area near the east end of the Grandstand;
Plaza Stage, in the Plaza de Mexico near the west end of the Grandstand;
SDG&E Showcase Stage, near O'Brien Hall and Bing Crosby Hall;
and Coors Light Rock-On Stage, near the entrance to the Fun Zone.

Please see the Fair map in the Parking and Directions section of our Web site.