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 Trenton, MI

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Eric Scott Baker

5.0 (19)
12 Verified bookings

  • Rochester, MI
  • Circus Entertainment / Clown
  • $250 and up

Megan S. said “Eric was not only super professional, but you could tell he is such a vet and what he does. From his facial expressions, to interacting with the crowd - Eric was a true star! He was the absolute... ”
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Glovation Entertainment

4.78 (31)
56 Verified bookings

  • Toledo, OH
  • Circus Entertainment / Clown
  • $200 and up

Betty B. said “Amazing performance!! More then what we expected!!! Thankyou for accommodating us with the amazing outfits. Will definitely use u again!! Images ”
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Detroit Circus

4.92 (445)
295 Verified bookings

  • Detroit, MI
  • Circus Entertainment / Clown
  • Contact for rates

Callie W. said “Detroit Circus helped make our event a success! The balloon twister, Michelle, and the face painter, April, were friendly, on-time and professional. And, they worked together nicely which made the... ”

Carey Ann's Clown Caravan

5.0 (13)
16 Verified bookings

  • Riverview, MI
  • Clown
  • Contact for rates

Trisha B. said “The kids loved Carey. They especially were thrilled by Georgie and the cupcake magic trick!! Thanks again. ”
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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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Clown pricing

The best way to get accurate pricing is to request free, personalized quotes from Clowns near you.

To give you a ballpark, we’ve used past GigSalad quotes to get average nationwide pricing for hiring a Clown.

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