Looking to hire a clown for an upcoming event? At GigSalad, we’ve connected thousands of people with the best entertainers in their area. Choose a city below to browse clowns for hire near you. We also have answers to your most frequently asked questions about booking a local clown performer. Let us help you find the perfect entertainment to make your event unforgettable!
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.
Baton Rouge, LA 
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52 Verified Bookings Bridget L. said “Troubles the Clown did a great job entertaining our summer camp kids from ages 4-13! Very easy to work with, accommodating with the different groups of…”
Barstow, CA
Clown
45 Verified Bookings Crystal R. said “Steve the clown was great, he made all the kids laugh along with the adults, lol, he was very entertaining, He did some magic tricks, he twisted balloons…”
Los Angeles, CA
Clown
5 Verified Bookings Denise M. said “Thank you for coming and completing our Halloween event. You were such a pleasure to work with. From the beginning process to day of the of the event…”
East Wenatchee, WA
Clown
15 Verified Bookings Gina I. said “Repeat Venue - we enjoy having L-Bow entertain kids for our annual festival. Perfect way to kick off the parade as attendees gather downtown.”
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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