BECOME A PERFORMER AT THE FAIR

Thank you for your interest in performing at the 2026 Monterey County Fair! Community Entertainment is a vital component of the Fair, and we are grateful that we can highlight performers from all around Monterey County and the Peninsula!

Entertainment Applications for Bands & Musicians, Dance and other Performers will be available online beginning Saturday, February 1, 2026

NOTE: Each year the screening process starts anew, and regardless of your performance(s) in previous years at the Monterey County Fair, you must complete an online application annually.

Bands & Musicians

Bands of all sizes, solo, duos & trio artists performing in any musical genre.

Application Deadline: April 15, 2026

Application Notification: June 1, 2026

 

Dance & Other Performers

Dance of all kinds, gymnastics, martial arts, spoken word, etc.

Application Deadline: April 15, 2026

Application Notification: June 1, 2026

 

Contact

Monterey County Fair
Entertainment Department
monterey.cf.entertainment@gmail.com