How to Hire a Clown for a Birthday Party

Every parent wants to give their child the birthday party of their dreams, but finding ways to entertain a lot of children is not always easy. Hiring a clown may be the answer. A professional clown is trained to keep the little ones giggling with delight while giving the adults time to relax and enjoy the party. Follow these steps and you can easily hire a clown for a birthday party.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Time to plan a party

1. Plan ahead. Clowns are professional entertainers. It's important to book early if you want to insure the perfect clown is at your party.
2. Ask for recommendations from family or friends who have had a clown at their party or event or ask the clown for references.
3. Contact talent agencies in your area or check out online agencies like Gigmasters.com or Clownsforhire.com to find a clown in your area.
4. View online talent videos or ask to attend an event where your prospective clown will be entertaining. It's important to see the clown's act to make sure the material is suitable for the age of your party guests.
5. Decide what kind of clown you want for your party. There are many different kinds of clowns. Some specialize in children's entertainment, some offer special acts for Christian or faith based groups, some twist balloons, while others do face painting and juggle.
6. Watch how the clown interacts with both adults and children when you attend an event to review the clown's act. A clown may look funny, but if he is unfriendly to guests or uses improper material in his act, you need to keep searching.
7. Make sure there is a written contract and read it carefully to avoid any miscommunication such as total fee, date of party, location of party, what you are to provide and what the clown will provide.
8. Discuss additional charges such as deposits or cancellation fees with the clown and make sure the agreement is included in the contract. Follow up with the clown a few days before the party to make sure everything is still on track.

Tips & Warnings

• Remember to ask your child what kind of party he would like. You don't want to hire a clown if your child is afraid of them.
• You can find a clown who has a puppet show or rides a unicycle or even one who tells great stories.
• Find out if the clown will bring his own props or if you will need to provide props like balloons or face paint for his use.

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