Step 1 - Participant Application: Buskers and entertainers will need to provide a brief description of your talent along with one image of a past performance.
Step 2 - Application Review: Your application will be reviewed by event management. A representative of the festival will contact you regarding the status of your application. Additional information and/or an in-person jury appointment may be required. Please be aware that these procedures are in place to ensure for the purpose of providing a variety of offerings to festival guests.
Step 3 - Registration Cost: The following fees will apply: Upon your acceptance a registration fee of $70.00 will be due. This fee includes one $35.00 background screening. If more then one screening is needed with your application, additional fees will be applied. This background screening is a requirement for participation by the city of Clearwater. If for any reason you are denied participation due to the results of your background screening, no refunds will be issued.

Other important information:

THERE ARE NO NIGHTLY FEES FOR BUSKERS.

Sunsets at Pier 60 reserves the right to refuse an artist participation based on what is in the best interest of the organization. Some performance categories may be closed due to multiple participants. The following categories are prohibited:

• Clothing
• Food items
• Tobacco products
• Psychics and tarot card readers.

Prior to being accepted, a video submission of a proposed performance will need to be submitted.