2022 Community Entertainment Application
Due Date: June 17, 2022

Thank you for your interest in performing at the 2022 Cowlitz County Fair (CCF). The dates of the 2022 Cowlitz County Fair are Wednesday, July 27 – Saturday, July 30.

Every submission must include the following FOUR items to be considered as a performer:

1.	Entertainment Application: The completed application provides essential information about the entertainment act and its members. Do not leave any information on the application blank. Incomplete applications will result in disqualification from the selection process. It is your responsibility to provide accurate and complete information. Please notify us immediately if any information on your application changes.

2.	Performance References: On the Entertainment Application, please include two performance references. Do not list the CCF as a reference, as we have our entertainment history on file.

3.	Audio or Video Audition: All applications must include a demo of your performance with your application for CCF files; CDs, electronic music files, and YouTube links are accepted.

Audition material will not be returned. Because we respect the livelihood of performing artists, it is NOT a requirement to submit a full, professionally produced studio album. A CD/DVD/MP3 or YouTube link with 1-3 songs or videos is sufficient.

4.	Entertainment Application Terms and Conditions: All acts are required to return a signed copy of the Entertainment Application Terms and Conditions.

Other information:
1.	The sale of merchandise is permitted; however, all items must be preapproved by Fair Management.
2.	All acts must be family and fair friendly. No profanity will be permitted.
3.	The CCF does not provide travel, hotel, food, alcohol, or other rider amenities.
4.	The CCF will provide adequate parking passes for performers.

Additional promotional material may be sent with your application. However, no other material is required for consideration. Final acceptance of all entries is at the discretion of the Cowlitz County Fair and may take a couple weeks.
Regret letters will not be sent. You will be contacted only if you are selected to perform at the 2022 Cowlitz County Fair.

Contact the Cowlitz County Fair office at 360.577.3121 or fair@co.cowlitz.wa.us with any questions. Send all materials in one envelope or package. Electronic music files and YouTube links can be emailed. Please clearly label all files with the Act’s name. All mailed submissions should be addressed as follows and received by 5:00p.m. June 17, 2022:

Cowlitz County Fair
Attn: Entertainment Committee
 1900 7th Avenue
Longview, WA  98632

2022 Application

Name of Group:  	
Please write legibly as this is what will be listed on your  our marketing materials, if selected.

Contact Person:  	
			This is who the contract and payment will be made out to, if selected.

Home Phone: 	Cell Phone: 	Work Phone:  	

Please provide your summer contact information as all correspondence occurs during the summer months.

Mailing Address:  	

City: 	State: 	Zip:  	

Email: 	Website:  	

Performance Preferences
Circle the date(s) & note preference(s) that you are available to perform.

Wed. July 27	Thursday July 28	Friday July 29	Saturday July 30		
1st preference: 	2nd preference: 	3rd preference:  	

Times:   (12pm-3pm) 	

 (3pm-7pm) 	

 (7pm-10pm) 	

Length of performance (not including set up/teardown time) : 		
# of performances you’re willing to do in one day:  	

If available to play multiple days, how many days are you willing to perform?  	

Stage Preference:  Community 	

     Strolling 	

Requested Fee, Per Performance (if FREE, please note) $____________________
Performance References
Do not list the CCF as a reference as we have our entertainment history on file.
1. 	Venue name:  	       Contact name:  	  Contact number:  	
2. 	Venue name:  	  Contact name:  	  Contact number:  	
1.	
Act Information
 	Stage act	 	Strolling act (Mobile entertainment. Requires moving while performing.)

Performers: 	Solo Artist	 	Multiple performers/group	# of performers 	

Act Description (Please check all that apply)

 	Vocal	 	Band	 	Tribute Band	 	Other (Please Specify)

 	Dance (Please specify. i.e., clogging, belly dancing, tap, drill team, etc.)  	

 	Instrumental (Please list instruments.)  	

 	Variety (Please specify. i.e., Hypnotist, batons, magicians, comedy, etc.)  	

 	Other (Please specify.)  	

Music Genre (Please check all that apply.)

 	Country	 	Rock	 	Classic Rock	 	Contemporary/Pop

 	Blues	 	Blue Grass	 	Folk	 	Children

 	R&B/Hip Hop 	Jazz	 	Christian/Gospel	 	Rap

Ethnic (Please specify.) 		Other (Please specify.)  	

Production Information
(Please be specific about what you plan to bring and what you will need)

Items/equipment you will be bringing onto stage (Instruments/Equipment/Props):

What is the minimum amount of performance space that your act needs?  	

Items/equipment you will need provided by CCF (items available below):

# of Mics 	

# of Chairs 	

# Instrument Mics 	

# of Tables 	

iPod Connection 	CD Player 	

Load In Time: 		Breakdown Time:  	

Demo Submission:

Demo included with this package.

I will email my demo.

Community Entertainment Application Terms & Conditions
All Entertainment Applicants must read and agree to the following conditions.

The parties agree that the participant, and any agents 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 Cowlitz County Fair.

The Cowlitz County Fair is not responsible for loss or damages to property of participant(s).

Participant hereby waives all claims and recourse against the Cowlitz County Fair, including the right to contribution for loss or damage to persons or property in any way connected to this Agreement and shall indemnify and hold harmless Washington state and the Cowlitz County Fair, from all claims due to any acts or omissions.

Participant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Cowlitz County Fair, its officers, agents, and employees from any and all claims, suits or actions of every kind 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 damages to property resulting from the performance of this agreement, except as otherwise provided by statue. The duty of the participant to indemnify and hold harmless includes the duties as set forth in the Washington State Civil Code.

The Cowlitz County Fair reserves the right to select music that it deems most appropriate for all ages of fair attendees.

ALL acts must be “G” rated. No profanity will be permitted. Only entertainment in good taste will be considered. After acceptance, acts are scheduled on a first-come, first-serve basis.
You will not be allowed to drive to the stage during fair hours. If you have equipment that must be hauled in and out by a vehicle, please work with the fair office to make arrangements once you are confirmed to perform.

A courtesy cart will be available to assist you if necessary, from the parking lot to and from the stage. Further assistance will be available during the day if pre-scheduled.

BE ON TIME, you will be given 15 minutes to set up, unless you have requested and been approved for more time. If you are late, that shortens your performance. Performances will end on time.

The day of your performance, please be on the grounds ½ hr prior to your set-up time (this means 45 minutes prior to performance time). Please allow time for traffic, parking and getting to the stage. 

Dressing rooms will be available at the Community Stage only.

We will provide a sound person to assist you with microphones, CDs, speakers, etc.

I hereby certify that I have read and agree to the above information. The person executing this Agreement on Act’s behalf warrants his/her authority to do so and is of legal age.

Authorized Signature of Participant:  	

Printed Name: 	Date:  	

Fair Manager Signature: