November 13 – 16, 2026
Anaheim, California
Registration Opens May 1
To register, visit www.westcoastaerialartsfestival.com
WHAT TO EXPECT
✨ Aerial and Circus Competition
• Competition spanning across 30+ categories and divisions
• Open to participants ages 7 through 65+
• A variety of aerial apparatus and performance styles
• Top 3 placements awarded in each category
• Cash Prize to Overall winners in the Amateur, Elite, and Professional levels
✨ Expert Judging
• Two-panel judging system
• Judges selected for their teaching expertise across multiple levels and apparatus
Interested in Judging? Read about the WCAAF Judge Application.
✨ Expanded Programming
• A wide variety of workshops and professional development opportunities
• Group collaborative sessions and performance opportunity geared to foster creativity and connection
• Exploration of select circus disciplines, including contortion (limited expansion)
✨ More Than a Competition
• Silent Auction featuring unique items and experiences
• Scholarship Grant Program to three (3) recipients up to $750 each
• Vendor marketplace featuring aerial products and services
• Opportunities for networking, connection, and community building
WHY WCAAF
Founded as one of the first aerial arts competitions in the U.S. to welcome participants without audition or pre-selection, WCAAF continues to provide a fair, inclusive, and rewarding platform for aerialists of all backgrounds and experience levels.
Join us in Anaheim for an unforgettable festival of artistry, growth, and community.
👉 More information: www.aerialartsamerica.org www.westcoastaerialartsfestival.com
