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Free Stage Application

The 2026 Free Stage Application is now LIVE!

Take the Stage at the Kansas State Fair!

Every day of the Fair is packed with dozens of FREE entertainment performances across our grounds—and we’re on the lookout for talented performers to join the fun in 2026!

Ready to showcase your talent and entertain our fabulous Fair fans? Submit your promotional materials to our Entertainment Department for consideration. Be sure to include your website, social media links (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Spotify), references, and background information. Digital submissions are preferred, and all materials will be kept on file.

Because we receive a high volume of applications, we’ll reach out only if we need additional information.

Application deadline: May 1

freestage.KSF@ks.gov.

2026 Free Stage Application

Contact Information - Alternative/Summer Contact Information

School Groups must provide a cell phone number and address where they can be reached during the summer months.

Today’s Date

Name of Act

Contact Name

Address 1

City

State

Zip

Day phone

Cell phone

About your Act

Act Genre (Folk, Country Rock,etc)

Describe if other

Entertainment Bio

Please discribe you performance in detail

Special requests

LIst special requests here

National Anthem Performance

Are you interested in performing the National Anthem at one of our concerts?

Instruments Used

Setup & Breakdown

Load in time

Load Out time

Performance

Shortest performance you are will to do (in minutes)

Longest performance you are willing to do

How many performances are you willing to do in one day?

All free stage performances at the Fair are between 11:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Please indicate next to the appropriate date below when you would be available to perform. (Example: any time after 2:00pm)

First Friday after

First Saturday after

First Sunday after

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Second Friday

Second Saturday

Second Sunday

REQUESTED FEE (PER PERFORMANCE)

Please consider that these performances are intended to provide exposure and experience. The Kansas State Fair does not provide travel, hotel, food/beverages, alcohol, or any other rider amenities.

Are you requesting to be paid for your performance?

Yes
No

Yes

Requested fee

Stages

Check box in front of each stage you would like to perform on.

Arena – 25’x48’, Sound is provided

Lowen Corporation Stage at Lake Talbott – 18’x24’ – Sound is provided

Capper Building -1916 concrete gazebo east of Administration. Limited Sound

Other Needs

# of performers

Are the performer(s) under 18 yrs of age?

Number of Vehicles used to transport

Type of vehicle(s) for transport

Will you be bringing a trailer?

Are you selling merchandise?

Audition Materials

Acceptable forms of audition material. Please note: Demos will not be returned. Check one below

Direct website link to music page

YouTube Links

Referrals

Who referred you to us?

Please provide 2 references in the spaces below.

Reference Name

Reference Phone

Reference Name

Reference Phone

User Account Info

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

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