Application

Community Entertainment Stage

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Deadline: Apr 30, 2026 11:59 pm (GMT-07:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Jun 06, 2026 10:00 am - Jun 06, 2026 6:00 pm (PDT)
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San Leandro, California
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Free

About the application

Community Groups and individuals are invited to perform on our Community Stage. This is an unpaid performance opportunity.

 

Applications for performers will be evaluated on the following criteria: 

1. Quality of performance demonstrated on provided video files/links;

2. Duplication;

3. Returning performer in good standing with the City;

4. San Leandro based;

5. Date that the completed entry is received.

 

Performer acceptance decisions are at the sole discretion of the City. 

About the event

Be a part of a community tradition dating back to 1909! Over 30,000 people attended the Cherry Festival in 2025 (Geofence Data) to enjoy cherry-themed food, beer and wine, live entertainment, a Farmers' Market, a Kids' Zone, a car show, community resource booths, and unique artisan vendors. We hope you can join us; with your participation, the Cherry Festival will be a spectacular event!
Downtown San Leandro Community Benefit District
Downtown San Leandro Community Benefit District
Downtown San Leandro Community Benefit District
Downtown San Leandro Community Benefit District

Terms & Conditions

The San Leandro Cherry Festival is a rain-or-shine event! 

Submitting this application does not guarantee acceptance to perform on the Community Stage. 

 

To participate in the parade (10:00 a.m. – 11:00 am.), a separate application is required. 

 

A limited number of performers in any category will be accepted to the Festival. Decisions are at the sole discretion of the City and based on, but not limited to, the best interest of the festival, history, and date of paperwork received. 

 

Cherry Festival Staff will be responsible for the placement of all Community Stage Entertainment based on the type of groups performing. 

 

Application Instructions
Please complete the questions and acknowledgments below. If you have any questions, you can message us through the Eventeny website (preferred) or leave a message at (510) 281-0703, and we will respond as soon as possible!

Questions on the application

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website (Optional)
  • Logo (Optional)

Additional information

  • By signing your name, you agree to the terms and conditions for Eventeny as described below.
  • Have you participated in a past Cherry Festival?
  • Are you a non-profit organization?
  • Performance Experience
  • Media Photo
  • Performance Video or Audio File
  • Performance URL
  • Performance Duration
  • The San Leandro Cherry Festival is a rain or shine event! Performances will continue unless festival staff deems it is unsafe to do so.
  • Submitting this application does not guarantee acceptance to perform on the Community Stage.
  • To participate in the parade (10:00 a.m. – 11:00 am.), a separate application is required.
  • Performers, their staff, employees, and agents must comply with all festival policies, fire codes, laws,ordinances, and regulations pertinent to health, fire prevention and public safety. Failure to comply may result in expulsion from the event.
  • A limited number of performers in any category will be accepted to the Festival. Decisions are at the sole discretion of the City and based on, but not limited to: The best interest of the festival, history, and date of paperwork received.
  • Cherry Festival Staff will be responsible for the placement of all Community Stage Entertainment based on the type of groups performing.
  • Walking the grounds to sell merchandise or hand out fliers is strictly prohibited.
  • Performers must obtain written permission from the City prior to using the City of San Leandro’s logo, festival logo, or any logo from the City of San Leandro website in connection with their business.
  • No compensation is offered for Community Stage Performers.
  • Performer Agreement
  • By signing, you are agreeing to the City of San Leandro's Hold Harmless Agreement as described below.

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 0
Community Entertainment Stage
Community Entertainment Stage
San Leandro Cherry Festival & Parade 2026