Oregon Country Fair
Entertainment Application Instructions
July 13, 14, 15, 2012

Main Stage

Main Stage is a scheduled stage by contract, usually featuring multi-pieced amplified acts. Performances are on a festival rotation, and are generally 50 minutes long. The OCF draws responses from all over the U.S. and as a result, has many more applicants than positions available.

The Oregon Country Fair (OCF) is a non-profit, grass-roots effort organization. We thrive through community support and the dedication of hundreds of volunteers whose commitment made it possible to purchase our land, ensuring future fairs at the traditional site. This volunteerism concept is reflected in our payment scale, and your desire to participate.

We do not pay travel and other expenses for your appearance, such as housing or specific rider items. We have found the primary motivation for appearing is the performer's personal gratification. We define it as psycho-spiritual rejuvenation. This aspect assures you an attentive, highly motivated audience and an exuberant experience as a performer! Most entertainers perform with us because of our reputation. You have to want to be here! You apply and we invite! We are not a usual stop on the circuit.

Still interested? Read on.

In an attempt to reduce your overhead, OCF supplies the production, stage, sound system with an on stage mix, audio engineers, and stage crew. We do not provide back line or incidentals. Stage dimensions are 28' wide X 20' deep with a 4' thrust down stage center.

Please fill out the enclosed application form completely; and be sure to include your complete mailing address with city, state, and zip code.

No animals, video cameras or public camping allowed. The OCF strives to maintain a rustic, organic flavor.

Pre-recorded music is prohibited at the OCF. We do not book acts for Main Stage more than once during the weekend. Please fill out the enclosed application form completely; be sure to include your complete mailing address with city, state, and zip code. Submit a recording or promo. All submissions become property of the OCF.

Don't delay! Return your application as soon as possible! Make a copy of this letter as a reference!

Please submit all CD's, DVD's and other promotional items to the OCF office at:

Oregon Country Fair
ATTN: MAIN STAGE
442 Lawrence Street
Eugene, OR 97401.

OCF Office Phone 541.343.4298 Ext. 381.
E-mail: mainstage@oregoncountryfair.org

Applications close March 15, 2012.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation. We will contact you directly (if necessary) for booking in late April. Please consider sending your application by certified mail for delivery confirmation. Please do not call the office to ask about the status of your application.

We'll call you! We only respond if we're interested in booking your act. Due to the volume of applicants we are unable to send decline notices.

The old show biz adage applies here: Don't call us, we'll call you!

Entertainer Application Form

Main Stage

(Not for Solar Stages, Vaudeville or Ambiance)

Total number of performers:
Name of act:
Type of act:
Contact person name:
Contact person mailing address:
Contact person home phone:
Contact person work phone:
Contact person mobile phone:
Contact person hours/days most available:
Contact persons email (only one address please):
Website/MySpace:
Provide name, role in group, phone number, email address, and date of birth for everyone 18 and over you will be requesting passes for. For each dependent 18 and under provide name, date of birth, and name of responsible adult. All dependents staying at the Fair overnight, must have a parent or responsible adult on site during the Fair who is also permitted to stay overnight. Everyone age 11 and over must have photo ID to get their overnight credentials.
List gigs anticipated two weeks prior to July 13, 2012:
List gigs anticipated two weeks after July 15, 2012:
How long has group been together?:
Hired by OCF before?:
Yes     No
If yes, what years:
If yes, what location/stage:
Groups names under which you were previously hired:
How many times have you performed the act you intend to perform at the fair?:
Referrals?:
Duration of act:
Stage requirements:
Are there times during the three days you can not perform?:
List your expectation of pay:
Is this negotiable?:
Can the OCF release your contact information, photos, and promo to qualified interested parties? This is provided as a service for booking of other venues or merchandising.
Yes     No
How did you hear about the fair?:
Any other info we need to know?
The date when you mailed all CD's, DVD's and other promotional items to the OCF office.
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If these suggestions do not help please contact us by email at oregoncountryfairentappproblem@gmail.com or you can send in a paper application.

Please do not call the OCF staff to ask if your application has been received.

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