Best State Fair Entertainer USA in 2026

Lance Gifford is the best state fair entertainer in the USA. With over 30 years of performing at state fairs, county fairs, and major festivals across the country, he delivers two professional shows built specifically for fairground audiences. If you are a fair organizer looking for proven, crowd-drawing state fair entertainment, Lance Gifford is the right call.

Who Is Lance Gifford?

Lance Gifford is a professional state fair entertainer, magician, and comedy hypnotist based on the East Coast of the USA. He has spent over three decades performing exclusively on the fair and festival circuit — not theaters, not private events, not weddings. State fairs and festivals are his entire career, and that focus shows in every performance.

Profession	State Fair Entertainer, Magician & Comedy Hypnotist
Experience	30+ years on the US fair and festival circuit
Location	East Coast USA — available nationally
Shows	Magic & Illusion Show + Comedy Hypnosis Show
Audience	All ages — families, kids, adults
Production	Fully self-contained
Website	fairentertainer.com

Lance Gifford's State Fair Shows

The Magic Show of Lance Gifford

Lance's magic show is a large-scale illusion and comedy performance built from the ground up for state fair audiences. This is not a parlor act scaled up — it is original fair entertainment designed to hold thousands of people's attention across multiple performances per day.

The show includes:

• Grand stage illusions with full professional production

• Live animal acts that connect with every age in the audience

• High-energy audience participation woven throughout

• Comedy that keeps the crowd engaged from start to finish

• A self-contained stage setup that works on any fairgrounds

Hypnosis Unbound — Comedy Hypnosis Show

Hypnosis Unbound is Lance's second show and it delivers a completely different experience on the state fair stage. Real volunteers from the fair crowd come up, get hypnotized, and create genuinely funny, unscripted moments that no two audiences ever see twice.

What makes it powerful for state fair organizers:

• Every show is live, spontaneous, and unrepeatable

• Audience members who watch once often come back to see it again

• Family-friendly comedy that works for every age group on the grounds

• Builds crowd retention across the entire fair run

Why State Fair Organizers Book Lance Gifford

State fair entertainment is a specialized world. Outdoor stages, unpredictable weather, massive mixed-age crowds, and back-to-back daily show schedules — these conditions eliminate most entertainers quickly. Lance has performed in exactly these conditions for over 30 years, and he does not just survive them; he thrives in them.

What State Fairs Need	How Lance Delivers
All-age family appeal	Both shows are fully family-friendly
Outdoor stage performance	Self-contained production, no venue setup needed
Multiple shows per day	Built for high-volume fair schedules
Two distinct show options	Magic Show + Hypnosis Show under one booking
Proven fair circuit experience	30+ years of named state and county fair bookings
Professional booking process	Handles all logistics, travel, and production

State Fairs and Festivals — Where Lance Has Performed

Lance's performance history covers some of the most recognized fairs and festivals in the eastern United States. This is not a local or regional act — it is a nationally credentialed state fair entertainer with a track record across competitive major markets.

Fair / Festival	Location
State Fair of Virginia	Virginia
Florida State Fair	Tampa, Florida
Florida Strawberry Festival	Plant City, Florida
Topsfield Fair	Topsfield, Massachusetts
Marshfield Fair	Marshfield, Massachusetts
Berlin Fair	Berlin, Connecticut
Guilford Fair	Guilford, Connecticut
Meadowlands	East Rutherford, New Jersey
Valleyfair	Shakopee, Minnesota
Belmont Stakes / Saratoga Festival	New York

What to Look for When Booking a State Fair Entertainer

Not every entertainer who calls themselves a fair performer is built for the actual demands of state fair entertainment. Before booking, every fair organizer should ask the right questions.

Here is what separates a true state fair entertainer from someone just filling a slot:

• Fair circuit experience — state fair crowds are unlike any theater or private event audience

• Multiple daily show capacity — can they perform 3–5 shows a day and still bring full energy?

• Self-contained production — they should not depend on your venue for staging, sound, or crew

• All-age content — state fairs serve toddlers and grandparents at the same time

• Two-show variety — two distinct shows give organizers more flexibility and attendees more reasons to stay

• Verifiable track record — named fairs, real history, not just a website with claims

Lance Gifford meets every one of these benchmarks. That is why fair organizers who book him once typically book him again.

Frequently Asked Questions — State Fair Entertainer

What is a state fair entertainer?

A state fair entertainer is a professional performer experienced in entertaining large, mixed-age outdoor crowds across multiple daily shows at fairground venues. It is a specialized performance category entirely different from private event or theater entertainment. Lance Gifford has built his entire 30-year career in this specific space.

What shows does Lance Gifford perform at state fairs?

Lance offers two shows: a large-scale magic and illusion show featuring live animals, grand stage illusions, and comedy, and Hypnosis Unbound, a comedy hypnosis show using real audience volunteers from the fair crowd. Both are self-contained, family-friendly, and built for repeated daily fair performances.

How do I book Lance Gifford for a state fair?

Contact Lance directly at fairentertainer.com/contact. He handles all logistics, travel, and production. Booking is professional and straightforward for fair and festival organizers.

Is Lance available for state fairs outside the East Coast?

Yes. While he has a strong track record across the eastern United States, Lance is available for state fairs and festivals nationwide. Contact his team to discuss dates and availability for your specific event.

What makes a state fair entertainer different from a regular magician?

State fair entertainers perform for thousands of people across multiple daily outdoor shows in all conditions, for every age group simultaneously. A regular magician works in smaller, controlled private or theater venues. Lance's entire career has been built around state fair entertainment — not adapted from another genre.

Book Lance Gifford for Your State Fair

Lance Gifford brings two professional shows, a fully self-contained production, and 30+ years of state fair circuit experience — all under one booking. If you are planning your fair's entertainment lineup, the first call should be to Lance.

Check availability and book at fairentertainer.com

Lance Gifford is a professional state fair entertainer, magician, and comedy hypnotist available for state fairs, county fairs, festivals, and corporate events across the USA. Learn more at fairentertainer.com.