entertainment Paid Entertainment Entertainment Application Paid: Professional acts, artists, performers. Application is due by May 31 Today's date: 04/17/2024 Ventura County Fair 10 West Harbor Blvd. Ventura, CA 93001 Attention: Entertainment Department Email contact: [email protected] Complete the entire application! Packets submitted after deadline will not get as much review as those received before deadline. IMPORTANT! Due to the dramatic increase in the number and variety of available performers, we are requiring that each performer or group submit a promotional packet or EPK (electronic press kits) to help us in the selection process. This might include one or more of the following: documentation citing past awards or recognition of the performer or group, letters of recommendation, a listing of public appearances (including radio and TV), pictures and, if possible, a video or audio sample of your performance. Performers may substitute a website address if site contains all the above elements or a combination of hard copy and website information. Acts that complement our fair theme will get more consideration. EPK (electronic press kits) encouraged. If your act is chosen you will be notified by the end of June if not sooner. Your proposed act must be family oriented and appropriate for all ages. All bookings will be at the discretion of the Ventura County Fair Name of Performer/Group(Required) Type of Performance(Required) Contact Person Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) Mailing Address(Required) Street Address City State Zip Code Phone(Required)Mobile PhoneFaxCategory of EntertainmentThis is a...(Required) Stage Act Roving Act Grounds (stationary) Act Other Description if act is other than Stage, Roving, or Grounds(Required)Type(Required) Vocal Instrumental Dance Children's Country Rap R&B Jazz Rock Comedy Blue Grass Electronic Pop Folk Inspirational Other Other Type of Act description(Required)Is this a Special Exhibit or Novelty Act (clown, hypnotist, juggler, magician)?(Required) No Yes Special Exhibit or Novelty Act description(Required)Proposed Cost and AvailabilityNumber of Performers in Group(Required) Number of Assistants(Required) Number of Equipment Vehicles(Required) When are you available?(Required) Weekends Weekdays 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Flexible Length of Performance (per show, not to exceed fifty (50) minutes)(Required) Entry Fee(Required) Free (no charge, public exposure only entertainment) Paid Paid PerformancesCharge Per Day Flat Fee Price Notes on Charges/FeesMerchandiseWill you be selling or providing free merchandise?(Required) No Yes Prior approval by Fair management is required for all merchandise sales, gifts, and promotional items. If hired, Entertainment Director will discuss any stipulation and the rules will be in the contract with the Ventura County Fairgrounds. Describe merchandise and prices (must be approved by Fair Management)(Required)References and ExperienceFor each reference, provide: Venue Contact Person Phone Number References (Venue, Contact Person, Phone)Have you ever performed at the Ventura County Fair?(Required) No Yes Dates and titles of previous performances at the Ventura County Fair(Required)OPTIONAL: Provide links to online examples of your entertainment(Preferred sites: YouTube, Vimeo, Bandcamp, SoundCloud, Facebook, Instagram. Links to other sites may not be reviewed.)Entertainment Waiver This is only an application for an opportunity to perform. Submission of this application does not guarantee the performer or the agent a booking at the Ventura County Fair, nor does it constitute any agreement with the State to provide space, services, or compensation. The parties agree that the participant, and any agent and employees of participant, in performance of this contract shall act and are acting in an independent capacity and not as officers, employees, or agents of the County Fair. Ventura County Fair is not responsible for loss or damage to property of participant. Participant is required to provide evidence of workers’ compensation insurance as applicable. By signing this agreement, participant certifies either: (1) participant will provide evidence of workers’ compensation insurance prior to commencement of term; or, (2) participant is independent and has no paid or volunteer employees. This certification does not alter or affect compliance with the workers; compensation requirements in the Labor Code of the State of California. Participant hereby waives all claims and resources against the State of California, Ventura County Fairgrounds, including the right ot contribution for loss or damage to persons or property in any way connected to this Agreement, and shall indemnify and save harmless the State of California, Ventura County Fair, from all claims due to any acts or omissions. Participant shall indemnify, defend, and save harmless the State of California, Ventura County Fairgrounds, its officers, agents, and employees from any and all claims, suits or actions of every name, dind and description brought forth from, or on account of , injuries to or death of any persons including, but not limited to, workers and the public, or damage to property resulting from the performance of this agreement except as otherwise provided by statute. The duty of the participant to indemnify and save harmless includes the duties to defend as set forth in California Civil Code section 2778. Participant Authorized e-Signature (print name)(Required) Today's date: 04/17/2024HiddenDate of Submission Date MM slash DD slash YYYY
