San Diego County Fair: General Information

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. You could be one of those entertainers!

Dates for the 2010 Fair are Friday, June 11, through Monday, July 5; closed three Mondays, June 14, 21 and 28.

Information and Materials for Confirmed Performers,
Parents/Guardians and Directors

If you have received a Confirmation Letter to perform at the 2010 Fair, you will need the information below for your performance date.

Parents, please access the information to find directions, admission procedures, and parking information.
Directors, please review the forms below to facilitate your group's performance at the Fair.
(All are PDF documents and you must have Adobe Reader to open them. See the bottom of the page if you need the download link.)

For Directors/Performers:
Equipment Transportation Waiver
Flier/Poster For Dance Studios to Distribute to Parents
The next two links are samples of documents that will be included in your packet: Sample of Musical Group Confirmation Card
Sample of Variety Group Confirmation Card

Directors/Group Leaders:
Please create an accurate, computer generated list of performers, based on the List of Performers example below. We have provided a form that you can fill out on your computer, print out and return. You can not save the typed form to your own computer, so please print another page for your own records. If you prefer, you can make up your own typed list, using the example form in the top link as a guide.
List of Performers Form — Example
(Example of how to create the list)
List of Performers Form — Fill In
(Use the above link if you want to be able to type in the names on our form)

For Parents/Chaperones and for Directors/Performers:
Performer Driving Directions and Check-In Procedures
Fair Stages Map

Flag Raising and Performance Contests

Information on Flag-Raising Opportunities for Opening Ceremonies

Information on the Fair's Performance Contests 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?
The Fair is no longer accepting applications to perform.

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 performers' names (form and form example above), and mail these back to us according to the date outlined in the confirmation letter.

When will I receive my credentials?
You can receive your credentials in one of two ways:

1. You, or your representative, can pick up your credential packet May 10-13, 9:00AM-6:00PM, at the Special Events trailer on the west end of the Fairgrounds, accessed through the Solana gate off Via de la Valle. Credentials will be released only if you have an assigned performance date and time, and you have submitted your signed confirmation letter and list of performers to Special Events.



2. You can send a cashier's check or money order in the amount of $15.00, payable to "22nd DAA", along with your confirmation letter. Your credential packet will be mailed out Certified/Return Receipt to you by May 13.

Where is my stage located?
Seven stages have community performers on them:
Infield Stage, next to the Creative Youth 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.