Performer Application

You are cordially invited to submit an application for participation in the 42nd Annual Summerfest Arts Faire to take place at the Cache County Fairgrounds, 490 South 500 West, in Logan, Utah, June 18-20, 2026. Summerfest Arts Faire 2026 will feature 170+ artists' booths, performances on two stages, a family art yard and food venders featuring food from around the world. Attendance at Summerfest Arts Faire averages 60,000 and is Cache Valley's favorite "kick-off to summer" event. Summerfest Arts Faire is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to celebrating the arts in Cache Valley. Our application process opens December 4th, 2025 with an application deadline of February 8th, 2026. Our Jurying process will then take place with applicants being notified March 28, 2026.

General Information

Performance dates: Thursday, June 18, 2026 through Saturday, June 20, 2026. Performances begin at 10 am and run until 10 pm. We have two stages that operate concurrently:

The MAIN STAGE is 24'x20'x40 inches high. Full lighting and sound reinforcement provided, with sound engineer on site at all times. The stage and audience area are both under a tent. Seating capacity is about 300 chairs plus lawn seating all around.

The INDOOR STAGE is in the Events Center and will be 16'x12'x24 inches high. Seating capacity is about 150-200. Full sound reinforcement provided, with sound engineer on site. No lights other than the main lights in the hall. This stage will be for low-volume bands only. All bands with drums will be considered only for the MAIN STAGE. 

This is a FAMILY-FRIENDLY festival, and we only hire groups that present material that is in good taste and does not celebrate drugs, alcohol, sex, or other adult topics.

Performance applications open December 4, 2025 and the deadline is February 08, 2026.

Selection Process:  Artists will be selected by a jury comprised of music and performing arts professionals. Jury selections will be based upon materials submitted with the application and on past performances. The jury will look for professionalism, originality, creativity, and suitability of materials for our family audiences. Backing audio tracks are only permitted when added to live instrumentation. Karaoke is not permitted.

Work Samples: All applicants are required to provide samples of their work. These samples should be LIVE PERFORMANCE VIDEOS. Studio recordings will not be considered. The work samples should reflect how you will look/sound at Summerfest Arts Faire, i.e., if you plan to perform solo at Summerfest Arts Faire, your work samples should include a video of your solo performance live, not a highly produced recording with multiple musicians playing. These videos need to have enough quality to accurately judge your performance, but don't need to be a big production. To submit work samples: Submit URLs for online places (your own website, or others like ReverbNation, CDBaby, Facebook, etc.) where we  can view a video of a recent performance and can hear your music. At least one quality photo that can be used for publicity should be submitted with your application.

Deadline: Completed applications and supporting materials must be received by Summerfest Arts Faire no later than midnight on Sunday, February 8, 2026.

Notification: The notification of jury decisions will be emailed by March 27, 2026. 

Required Forms: After you have been accepted, we require that 3 forms from you to be sent back to us by April 27 2026.

• Signed Contract
• Completed W-9
• Technical Rider

Signed Contract: Accepted performing artists are required to sign a contract with Summerfest Arts Faire specifying, among other things, payments, requirements, and liability. Contracts will be emailed by early April, and must be signed and returned with your technical rider and W-9 no later than April 27, 2026, either via email or by mail. Links to performances of accepted performers, as well as photos may be used for archival, publicity, and website purposed before, during and after the event.

Technical Rider: Performers must supply us with a technical rider when submitting their signed contract which is due no later than April 27, 2026. This rider must outline all tech needs for the artists performance, which may include line up of members, equipment provided by you, input list, stage plot, and power requirements. Keep in mind our stages provide full sound and lighting reinforcment, not including instruments or instrument cables.

W-9: Performers must supply us with a completed W-9; a blank form will be provided to you with the contract.

Fees: Summerfest Arts Faire pays all contracted performers. Please indicate desired fee on the application and indicate if it is negotiable. Note: Summerfest Arts Faire does not pay transportation or housing for local or regional artists.

Payments: All payments will be made onsite following the performance. A completed W-9 MUST be received by Summerfest Arts Faire prior to performance.

Parking passes: Parking passes and information will be mailed to accepted artists the first week of June.

Questions: Questions or concerns regarding Summerfest Arts Faire may be directed to our offices, (324)213-3858, by mail to 69 East 100 North, Logan, UT 84321, or emailed to shirlene@logansummerfest.org

2026 Deadlines and Important Dates:

December 4, 2025 - Applications open.

February 8, 2026 - Applications due no later than midnight.

March 27, 2026 - Notification emails sent to all artist applicants.

April 6, 2026 - Contracts sent to selected artists.

April 27, 2026, Signed contracts, and a completed W-9 along with Technical Rider due back to Summerfest Arts Faire office.

June 18-20, 2026, Summerfest Arts Faire