Join the Festival

The Nugget Fringe Theater Festival, held in Grass Valley, CA, welcomes performers working in music, magic, performance art, improv, stand-up, burlesque, and theater. This page collects the resources artists need to register and submit their work.

Registration Materials

• General Information Questionnaire for Registrants — covers the basics of applying to the festival.
• Artist Information page — provides guidelines and expectations for accepted performers.
• Artwork submission deadline was November 25, 2019 for that year’s application cycle.

The festival extends an open invitation to creators who thrive on unpredictability, whether they arrive with a guitar on their back, a deck of cards, or a trunk full of sequins. Performers from across the country and around the world gather in Grass Valley to test new material alongside seasoned acts, trading late-night stories for early-morning rehearsals. The spirit is collaborative rather than competitive, and the small-town setting encourages artists to slow down, talk shop, and find unexpected collaborators between sets.

For those curious about taking part, the registration path is intentionally straightforward. A general questionnaire gathers the practical details, while a separate artist information page explains what accepted performers can expect once the program is set, from technical arrangements to promotional support. Submission deadlines, venue details, and scheduling windows are laid out in plain language so that first-time applicants and returning favorites alike can plan their seasons with confidence.

Ticket Pricing Guidance

The festival’s suggested ticket pricing guidance indicates most shows fall between $10 and $14, with $16 considered high unless an artist has an established audience. Artists may use this guidance when planning their runs.

Best of Fringe

The lineup includes Best of Fringe selections featuring winners from other fringe festivals throughout North America, bringing seasoned touring artists alongside local performers.