Clowns for hire near me

Hire a clown to bring laughter, joy, and unforgettable antics to your next event. Find clowns for hire near you, with profiles, pricing, and FAQs to help you book with confidence.

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FAQ about booking a Clown

On average, professional clowns cost about $100-$300 for 1 hour of entertainment making them one of the more affordable children’s performers. The exact price will vary depending on your location, the length of your event, the clown’s experience, and which activities you’d like them to do. Some clowns will also offer face painting, balloon twisting, or magic shows.

Clowns are most commonly booked for 1-hour appearances. Consider the size of your event and the number of attendees that will be present, especially children, when determining how long to book a clown for. When planning larger events, you might consider hiring multiple clowns to mingle and interact with your guests.

Tipping is always recommended and encouraged for any performer you hire. Consider your satisfaction with their performance as well as the experience of working with them when choosing a tip amount. Standard tipping practices suggest you tip 10-20% of the total booking price. You could also discuss a tip jar of some sort for the performer to let your guests handle the tipping.

With their colorful costumes and silly jokes, party clowns are well-suited for providing kids entertainment for events like children’s birthday parties and school fairs or festivals.

But clowns are not limited to kids birthdays – they can be fun party entertainment for all types of events. Consider clown characters for your family-friendly corporate events, company picnics, block parties, or anycircus-themed party.

Clowns around South El Monte, CA

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In Motion Shows (Circus!)

5.0 (8)
12 Verified bookings

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Circus Entertainment / Clown
  • Contact for rates

David M. said “Chris is very professional, kept all of our guests entertained, and is amazing at his craft. Will definitely book them again! Thank for everything, you both were great. ”
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Clowning Party Entertainment

4.99 (106)
Top Performer
157 Verified bookings

  • North Hollywood, CA
  • Balloon Twister / Clown
  • $105 - $500

Erica B. said “Great job adding fun things for kids at my wedding reception! It made it nice for them too with a balloon artist and glitter tattoos. The kids loved it and were overjoyed! ”
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Happily Ever Laughter

5.0 (15)
22 Verified bookings

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Children’s Party Entertainment / Clown
  • Starting at $375 - no travel fees

Khadijah A. said “Stella was amazing. She was graceful in redirecting the children and obviously very experienced answering any and all fairy questions. My daughter is still talking about it. ”
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Best Entertainment In Town

4.66 (11)
1 Verified booking

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Petting Zoo / Clown
  • Prices range from $150 and up for the first hour

Daniel N. said “the Ironman that came to my sons 5th birthday was amazing. he was on time, thoughtful and engaging and kept the kids completely entertained for an hour.. the birthday boy was beside himself in delight... ”
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Why book Clowns

Clown entertainment is a great option if you’re looking for some family-friendly entertainment for your special occasion. Clowns are perfect for birthday parties, fairs, festivals, and community events. They can entertain guests of all ages with silly jokes, magic tricks, and balloon animals!

When booking a clown, take the time to browse profiles for photos and videos to see what services they offer and if they fit your vision for the event. Read reviews from past clients to learn more about what it’s like to work with them. Once you find a clown you want to hire, get all the details in writing with a contract or booking agreement. When you book on GigSalad, your payments are secure and protected by our Worry-Free Guarantee.

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