Showcase Information

Dear Associate Member,

The Indiana Association of Fairs Annual Convention will be held January 2–3, 2026, and we want YOU there! Once again, the Indiana State Festivals Association will also be attending, making this the premier booking opportunity of the year.

Hundreds of fair and festival organizers from across Indiana will be present, actively searching for bands, performers, and specialty acts to book for their upcoming events. This is your chance to:

• Showcase your talent to decision-makers
• Network directly with event organizers
• Secure bookings for the 2026 season and beyond

You are receiving this letter because you are a potential act which may be invited to perform in our convention’s entertainment showcase & activities on Friday & Saturday evenings. All acts submitted for the showcase may be considered for the two evenings of performance and as such are eligible for bookings with our county fairs and festivals. The showcase is attended by convention attendees, and these events are always an exciting and fun evening of entertainment. You are encouraged to submit the required information and items, so that you and/or your group can be considered for an invitation to perform in the activities.

New this year, we encourage submission of all acts! We would love to see strolling acts, stage acts, bands, and any act that may perform at a county fair or festival. We want to give everyone the chance to showcase their talent in front of the many fairs and festivals of Indiana. We encourage everyone to apply.

The following items should be submitted to the showcase committee by November 1, 2025. Acts will be selected in early November with notification by November 15.

Items to submit:

• Showcase Application - Stage Plot/Sound System Requirements Form
  • Promotional Media: Live Performance Video Tape
  • YouTube or other websites video links
• Promotional Print Media: A Current Brochure or Picture (email material)

The stage, sound and lights will be provided by the INAF. No acts or support staff will be allowed to operate the sound or lights equipment. A consultant can be near the sound engineer if desired during the act’s sound check and performance. All acts are selected by the INAF showcase committee and its decisions are final. An agency can have up to two (2) acts accepted for the showcase.

Acts which are selected to appear in the 2026 Annual Convention will be notified by November 15, 2025. Any act which is offered a performance time will be required to submit a $250 deposit to be held until the completion of their performance. If an act fails to appear or cancels their accepted performance opportunity, the submitted deposit will be immediately forfeited to the INAF. Checks should be made payable to: INAF.

All required information should be submitted and received by November 1, 2025, to:

Via Email: INAFShowcase@gmail.com and admin@indianafairsandfestivals.org

or

INAF Showcase Committee PO Box 842 Brownsburg, IN 46112