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2026 Talent Showcase Application

The Texas Association of Fairs & Events is now accepting submissions for Talent Showcases to be held during the 2026 Convention on January 8-10, 2026 at the Ft Worth Convention Center in Ft Worth, Texas. Below is the information regarding the talent showcases.

As in years past, a limited number of stage acts will be selected for the Talent Showcases that will take place during the Friday evening dinner on January 9, and on Saturday, January 10, during the luncheon and evening banquet functions. To submit acts for consideration you must be a current TAFE associate member. If you currently are not a member of TAF&E, you may still send in materials for consideration; however, you must submit online membership (see website – www.texasfairs.com) simultaneously.

The deadline for submitting materials for consideration in any or all of the showcase options is 5 p.m. CST on Monday, June 30, 2025. Materials received after that deadline will not be considered.

All press kits submissions MUST BE electronic and MP3 files. A URL to a website that contains the required EPK info will be accepted as well.

We appreciate your interest and look forward to receiving your submission. If you have any questions feel free to contact Darlene Lively, TAF&E Executive Director texasfairsandevents@gmail.com

Rules & Regulations

2026 Talent Showcase Application

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. FAILURE TO SUBMIT AN ACT PROPERLY MAY RESULT IN THE ACT BEING DISQUALIFIED FROM CONSIDERATION

1.Read the ABOVE 2026 Texas Association of Fairs and Events Talent Showcase Rules & Regulations.

2.Complete this form and submit all applicable information.

For any questions please email texasfairsandevents@gmail.com

DEADLINE: Monday June 30, 2025, at 5 p.m. (CST) Incomplete entries and/or entries received after the deadline will NOT be considered.

Applicant Information

Band / Showcase Information

Type of Showcase Desired

Check all that apply
Showcase Descriptions:
Stage Showcase- Live performance on Convention Stage
Video Showcase- To be aired in between Live Performances & at other times throughout convention
Strolling Showcase-Live performance during cocktail receptions &/ or other appropriate times as determined by the selection committee

Press Kit Submission

Submit an electronic press kit to include but not limited to photo, bio,previous places performed/references and MP3 file(s) OR a url to a website that contains all the required EPK info can be accepted as well.

Press Kit Files
Submit direct link to video performance

Membership Information

Check One

Trade Show Booth

***IF SELECTED, MUST BE A CURRENT TAFE ASSOCIATE MEMBER AND MUST PURCHASE A TRADE SHOW BOOTH.***
Check One

Terms & Conditions

I agree to the terms and conditions
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