Entertainment: Main Stage, Children's Park, and Chalk Art Oasis

Thank you for your interest in participating in the Chain of Parks Art Festival! Please be sure to scroll all the way down and read over all the information before applying as we have done our best to answer all your questions before you submit your application! This is an electronic agreement and by applying, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.   The Festival welcomes performers to apply to perform on a volunteer basis. By applying, you agree to perform for the Chain of Parks Art Festival free of charge. In consideration of performing, the following benefits are provided by the Festival as a thank-you: 

1. Performers receive exposure to thousands of visitors at the Festival.
2. A performance listing in the Festival's printed 36-page program, social media and website performance schedule, and entrance signs.
3. A table space by the performance area to promote future performances and to sell CD’s, merch, and sign autographs. 
4. Inclusion in pre-event marketing campaigns.
5. A drink ticket at the Main Bar for performers over 21, and a scoop of ice cream voucher for performers under 21 (thanks to Johnny's Home Made Ice Cream). 

There are 3 performance spaces: 

1. The Main Stage: Our Main Stage is located in the Center Court on Calhoun St. and features a variety of local bands, aspiring singer/songwriters, dance troupes, and other crowd-pleasing local performing arts groups.
   • This section includes the City's Showmobile and a sound engineer.
   • Leon County student performance groups and larger bands that require sound support will be prioritized for this area. 
2. Children’s Park: This is the perfect spot for interactive, kid-friendly solo/ duo acts, student groups, storybook tellers, educational demonstrations, performance artists, etc.
   • This is in a grassy, shaded area with a tent and access to a basic mic and amp. We do no have professional sound support in this area, all performers need to be self-sufficient. We are looking into getting a small platform, but that it not confirmed yet. 
3. The Chalk Artist Oasis: We create a nature-themed "Oasis" surrounding our professional chalk artists with plants and shade for visitors to observe their progress in a beautiful space (on Calhoun St). There is also a sculpture silent auction, food vendors, and the LeMoyne Arts outreach tent in this area. Ideal for solo/ small-group performers to set the mood and make this a welcoming area.
   • This is a paved sunny area by a main Festival entrance. We provide a tent and access to basic power. We do not have professional sound support in this area, all performers need to be self-sufficient.

Important 2025 Dates:

• Application Deadline: Feb. 2, 11:59pm (late applications will be considered if we have room.)
• Performance Schedule Confirmation Deadline: Feb. 28
  • Upon acceptance to participate, the Festival’s Entertainment and Festival Manager will work with each group to schedule an appropriate performance time. You will need to confirm your performance time by Feb. 28 to be included in the official Entertainment Lineup.
• Event Dates: April 26 & 27
• Event Times: Saturday from 10am – 5pm and Sunday, from 10am – 4pm

MAIN STAGE - Important things to know: 

• The Festival provides the sound system, soundboard operator, and plug-ins for a maximum of 12 inputs. The stage is approximately 32’ wide and 14’ deep.
• We're looking for groups that will have mass appeal and entertain visitors without overpowering the ambiance. Typically, easy-listening groups and dance/ theater troupes will be prioritized in the morning and the high-energy bands will be scheduled in the afternoons.
• Performers will have temporary reserved parking but note that groups will need to relocate their vehicles after their performances to make room for the next performers. 
• Your load-in and load-out answers in this application will impact your placement in the schedule. 
• The Main Stage gets a lot of direct sun, so performers should prepare for Florida weather ahead of time. 
• Confirmed performers will be asked to complete a Stage Plot Form showing the placement of plug-ins and equipment.

CHILDREN'S PARK & CHALK ART OASIS ENTERTAINMENT - Important things to know: 

• Performers in this category are welcome to play more than 1 set (if the schedule allows). 
• We will provide a 10x10 decorated tent, a basic power strip, 2-5 chairs, and 1 table.
  • The Children's Park will have a basic sound amp and mic, primarily for storytellers. 
• Performer will need to bring their own sound equipment and handle their own load-in and load-out. 
• Performers will have 2 temporary reserved parking passes but note that groups will need to relocate their vehicles after their performances to make room for the next performers. 
• If your sound setup is too loud and disturbing artists, we may ask you to turn your volume down.
• You cannot wander around the Festival performing.
• No carnival-oriented entertainment (clowns or stilt walkers).

ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT NOTES:

• We prioritize local entertainment groups, though we do allow regional performers if there's room in the schedule. 
• This is a family-friendly space, so your performance must be appropriate for young children, avoiding any controversial/ political/ religious subject matter.
• There will be some visitors who are there for the music, but most are there to see the art, eat good food, and visit with friends. Audiences will ebb and flow throughout the day. Let people know you'll be there! We strongly recommend that you ‘Like’ LeMoyne Chain of Parks Art Festival on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. We recommend you create at least 4 posts on Facebook/ Instagram about you participation in the Festival and tag us using @ChainofParks.
• We are a rain-or-shine Festival unless deemed dangerous by the City. Festival Staff will alert participants if the Festival needs to temporarily pause due to weather. Please be prepared for all types of Florida weather. 
• You cannot charge the public. You may put out tasteful signage, and hand out business cards/ flyers, but please note that we do not allow tip jars. 
• Applicants under 18 must have an adult supervisor, but there is no age limit to perform.

ABOUT THE APPLICATION:

• You may continue to edit your application until the deadline, just make sure you save your work. 
• Please make sure to click "Submit" when you're done filling out the application or click "Save" if you're working still on it. You will get an automatic confirmation email from Eventeny once completed. Check your junk mail for messages from us via Eventeny.
• Here's a link with a step-by-step in adding/ editing photos if you're having trouble: https://help.eventeny.com/hc/en-us/articles/8367772264987-How-to-Edit-Picture-Information-After-Application-Submission-as-an-Applicant

WHO TO CONTACT:

• For Eventeny application errors/ questions: support@eventeny.com­­
• For Festival questions: powell@lemoyne.org

Please make sure to save your Eventeny login information and check your junk mail for future messages via Eventeny. If you don't see anything by April 1, something has gone wrong! If you can't find any related Eventeny messages, email chainofparks@lemoyne.org

The 25th Annual Chain of Parks Art Festival will be on Saturday, April 26: 10 am – 5 pm & Sunday, April 27: 10 am – 4 pm FREE EVENT – No tickets are required Expect to have a first-class, fun-filled outdoor cultural experience at the Chain of Parks Art Festival, in downtown Tallahassee! View amazing, original, and one-of-a-kind works of art in a delightful Southern outdoor setting as we celebrate our 25th year! Nationally ranked in the Top 100 Fine Art Festivals by Sunshine Artist Magazine for 10 years running, this annual two-day festival draws tens of thousands of people from the Big Bend Southeast region to see over 150 artists who have traveled from all over the country to display their original fine art works. Known as the premier fine art event, visitors can view and purchase unique works of art while enjoying a weekend filled with a wide variety of live entertainment, mouth-watering culinary creations, libations served enthusiastically at the festival bar, local heritage re-enactments, family fun, interactive children’s art activities, professional chalk artists, and more! “The Chain of Parks Art Festival brings some of the nation’s top fine artists to the Capital City as a way to not only expand on the opportunity for regional art collectors but also introduce fine arts to those who may not have experienced it,” said Festival Chair Kelly Dozier. “The Festival committee and volunteers work hard to make this a fun and successful event for all, including the artists, and to be recognized among the top festivals in this way means the world to us.”

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