Downtown Holland Call for Performers for the 2025 Gentex Street Performer Series
For Immediate Release
April 22, 2025
NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Kara de Alvare
Marketing Coordinator, Downtown Holland
150 West 8th Street, Holland, MI 49423
616.796.0472 | k.dealvare@cityofholland.com
Downtown Holland Call for Performers for the 2025 Gentex Street Performer Series
Holland, MI – Downtown Holland is currently accepting applications from performing artists and groups who are interested in participating in the 2025 Gentex Street Performer Series, which will be held on Thursday evenings this summer from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm from June 12 – August 14. Musicians, jugglers, caricature artists, balloon twisters, face painters, dancers, magicians, and more are all invited to apply to participate in Downtown Holland’s signature summer event.
“Gentex is proud to once again be a title sponsor of this year’s Street Performers Series,” said Seth Bushouse, Vice President of Human Resources at Gentex Corporation. “This event is just one example of what makes Downtown Holland such a special place to visit during the summer and the performers are always so impressive.”
Performing artists and groups that are interested in participating in the Gentex Street Performer Series must complete the online application found at https://bit.ly/44tQJYN A link to audition materials (such as a video or audio recording) must also be submitted as part of the application process. Applications are due by Friday, May 9. Performers that are accepted into the Series will be notified by email in late May with their list of performance dates and locations for the summer.
Performers that are accepted into the Series must obtain a Downtown Holland Street Performer Permit from the Downtown Development Authority prior to their first performance date. The permit application is available online at www.downtownholland.com. Permits are $15 for individuals and $25 for groups. Permits are valid through the end of the calendar year and also allow performers the opportunity to perform at their leisure and busk for tips outside of Thursday nights in the approved performance locations. In addition to busking for tips, performers that participate in the Street Performer Series will receive a stipend of $20 for each performance date.
Questions about the Gentex Street Performer Series application process can be directed to Downtown Holland Event Coordinator Andrea Bork at a.bork@cityofholland.com or 616.355.1058.
About Gentex Corporation:
Gentex Corporation is a supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and electronics to the automotive industry, dimmable aircraft windows for aviation markets, and fire protection products to the fire protection market. The company was founded in Zeeland in 1974 and is Ottawa County’s largest employer.
About Downtown Holland:
Located in the heart of the City of Holland, just minutes from the shores of Lake Michigan and adjacent to the campus of Hope College, Downtown Holland is a premier shopping, dining, and special events destination like none other! Downtown Holland offers over 100 locally owned boutiques, shops, and galleries, along with breweries, cafes, and restaurants for every taste. Downtown Holland is also home to unique cultural attractions, an award-winning farmers market and beautiful parks. We can’t wait to welcome you! For more information and the latest Downtown Holland news and updates, visit us at www.downtownholland.com, follow Downtown Holland on Facebook and Instagram, subscribe to our monthly newsletter, or call 616.796.1210.