Join us in San Marcos, California, for a friendly aerial competition and practice event! De Leon Fall Fest™ is your casual companion to the premier De Leon Cirque Fest™ (Feb 16-21, 2027) – designed for local artists at compulsory, novice, and student levels to build skills, connect with peers, and enjoy a supportive environment without high-stakes pressure.

Registration Is OPEN – Register Here

Participant Entries:

Compulsory (Pre-choreographed routine on silks or lyra): $75

• Set routine (everyone competes the same routine on silks or lyra) – a link to the choreography will be found here
• 2 min routine with up to 4 performers on stage – one judge per performer
• Judged on form/execution/technique

Novice: $90 per act

• Under 150 seconds  (2.5 min)
• Must be on apparatus for at least 80% of routine
• Judged not on difficulty – judging is based 50% on character/artistry and 50% on form/execution/technique.

Student: $100 per act

Student Group acts: Duo ($75pp), Trio ($60pp), more than 3 in act ($50pp)
*rigging must be approved for trios +*

Under 180 seconds (3 min)

Must be on apparatus for at least 80% of routine

Judging criteria:

Up to 30 points possible – up to 10 points based on difficulty, up to 10 points based on character and artistry and up to 10 points based on form, execution and technique.

>> No neck hangs

>> No full release moves

Purchase Spectator Tickets Here (coming soon)
Purchase more than 2 tickets and a 10% discount will automatically be applied.
Competitors are welcome to attend each session to cheer on friends and fellow performers (no ticket needed) – seating prioritized for paid ticket holders.

De Leon Fall Fest™ will take place in conjunction with the United Circus Arts Network Conference (more info to come!), creating a great opportunity for aerial and cirque artists, coaches, and studio owners to connect, learn, and celebrate together in one inspiring weekend.