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.
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Spectator Tickets: Purchase Here
Spectator Tickets
Come cheer on the incredible athletes competing at De Leon Fall Fest™!
There are two competition sessions on Saturday, September 12, and your spectator ticket is good for both sessions, so you can come and go throughout the day.
Spectator Tickets: $15 per person
Competitors do not need to purchase a spectator pass.
Grab your tickets and come support the athletes, celebrate some amazing performances, and enjoy a full day of aerial competition!
Basic Schedule: CLICK HERE FOR A DETAILED SCHEDULE
Saturday, September 12
Session 1:
Equipment Check In / Competitor Check In / Warm Up: 1:00 – 1:30
Rehearsal: 1:30 – 2:30pm
Competition: 2:30 – 4:30pm
Novice Hammock
Novice Silks
Novice Dance Trapeze
Student Hammock
Student Loop Straps (ages 9-12)
Student Trapeze
Student Aerial Other – Chains & Straps (age 15)
Awards Following Session
Session 2:
Equipment Check In / Competitor Check In / Warm Up: 4:00 – 4:30
Rehearsal: 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Competition: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Duo Acts
Student Lyra
Student Silks
Emerging Pro – Showcase
Awards Following Session
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
- Same compulsory routines as the Viva Fest & De Leon Cirque Fest™ for consistency throughout the competition season
Download Compulsory silks music
Download Compulsory Hoop Music
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™ is an immersive weekend dedicated to connection, education, and growth within the aerial and cirque community. Coaches and studio owners can take advantage of focused workshops designed to enhance teaching techniques, program development, and athlete progression.