Entertainer Showcase
The Entertainer Showcase is your opportunity to perform before an audience of RV resort & retirement community activity directors.
As a Showcase entertainer, you will have the opportunity to utilize our booking room to schedule events for the following season and potentially for the current season should any resort wish to do so.
Showcase Details
The Entertainer Showcases is produced by Welcome Home RGV and held each January at the McAllen Convention Center (700 Convention Center Drive, McAllen, Tx).
The performance fee is $125. If you are interested in performing, please reserve your spot today. We will review your application, and once approved, we will send you a confirmation with your time slot.
McAllen Convention Center (700 Convention Center Drive, McAllen, Tx)
All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. However, if you notify us before December 1, we can rollover your payment to the following year. We will only roll over payments once.
Each entertainer has nine (9) minutes to perform.
Yes! After your performance you can proceed to the booking room and stay there as long as you need to. We ask that you tentatively schedule your shows and follow up with contracts so that the activity directors can quickly go back to the Showcase.
Yes! Each entertainer has the opportunity to share an 8′ table for the duration of the event. Bring your schedules, swag, posters, etc – whatever you need to promote your act.
Each RV Resort can have up to six (6) people attend the Showcase. The Rio Grande Valley is home to over 150 RV resorts in every shape and size and each resort has a different way of booking entertainment.
Already booked? Here’s what you need to know:
General Information
All entertainers are welcome to attend the showcase on both days.
- On the day you perform, you will receive half of an 8ft table to set up for the day.
- You may also utilize the booking room after your performance.
- On the day you are not performing, you will still be provided half an 8ft table to interact with activity directors, meet other entertainers, or simply enjoy the showcase.
Dates, Time & Venue
Venue: McAllen Convention Center
700 Convention Center Blvd, McAllen, TX
Doors Open: 8:00 AM
Show Hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
If you have large instruments, please have them on stage by 8:30 AM.
Timeslots
A few key notes:
- Please do not switch time slots with other entertainers.
- Printed programs and intro cards are prepared in advance — switching creates chaos.
- Do not share your timeslot with activity directors. They will receive scheduling information the morning of the showcase.
(We want them to stay all day — not “cherry pick”!)
Showtime Procedure
- You will be called backstage 30 minutes before your slot
- You will move backstage two acts before your performance to prep instruments
- Only performers may go backstage due to space & noise control
- You must be on deck 15 minutes before your time slot
Late arrivals:
If you are late, you will be moved to the end of the showcase. No exceptions.
Performance Guidelines
- Dress for success and present yourself professionally
- Keep talking to a minimum — you have 9 minutes total
- There will be a 1-minute warning and then a stop sign
- We must remain on schedule to keep the day running smoothly
After your performance:
- You will be escorted to the booking room to take inquiries
- Once finished, you may return to your table in the ballroom
Important:
Please remain respectful and quiet during other performances. No booking at tables unless no act is on stage at that moment.
Arrival & Parking
Please enter through the west side of the ballroom/auditorium.
We will have signage posted, and we will also attach a marked map as we get closer.
Quick notes:
- Unload at the back entrance, then move your vehicle to the parking lot.
- Weather can be unpredictable — dress comfortably for setup.
- Dressing rooms are available for wardrobe changes.
- Check in with Fran backstage upon arrival.
- Escorts will take you to set up your table for the day.
