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Circus for everyone!

At the Vermont Circus Festival there’s something for everyone!

Families can enjoy the thrill of live circus shows. Recreational students can join in for fun and engaging learning experiences. Professional artists will have opportunities to teach, train, perform, and build community.

Advance Workshop Registration is Live!

Sign up for your workshops today and get discounts to our shows and other perks. Scroll down for the festival and workshop schedule!

Early Registration, Discounts, and more!

About Advance Passes

  • Priority registration August 1 – 14 and 10% off all workshops
  • $5 off all shows
  • Free pop-up workshops
  • Free morning warm-ups
  • NECCA swag bag

If you need to take a bit longer before registering, General Registration to all workshops will open on August 15!

Ticket sales to performances will be on sale on an ongoing basis.

It’s here…

The Festival Schedule!

View all of the workshops and events happening during the week and weekend below!

Use the dropdown date selector in the calendar to view Sunday’s events & workshops!

Save the date, and your seat!

Performances & Public Events

From gravity-defying acts to laugh-out-loud moments, the Vermont Circus Festival showcases unforgettable performances by artists from near and far. Whether you’re a longtime circus lover or brand new to the big top, there’s something here for all ages to enjoy.

Something for everyone

The Week at a Glance!

Check out this short breakdown of what is happening each day! You can find more details about workshops, performances, and community events on our registration site and above on this web page.

Sunday 9/2

Circus Sketches: Figure Drawing
Workshops & Open Gyms
Clowns on Ice!
Festival Kick Off Soiree

Tuesday 9/4

The Human Art of Play with the Human Connection Project

Wednesday 9/5

The Human Art of Play
Silver Circus
Circus Sketches: Figure Drawing
Circles of Sawdust: A Book Discussion with Rob Mermin & Karen Gersch

Thursday 9/6

The Human Art of Play
200 Years of Circus in Vermont: A History Discussion

Friday 9/7

All the workshops!
Brattleboro Clown Crawl
I’ll Take It by Parallel Exit

Saturday 9/8

Morning Warmups
All the workshops!
Festival Social hosted by NECCA
Alumni Cabaret Show

Sunday 9/9

Morning Warmups
All the workshops!
LGBTQ+ Meetup
Beta Night Show

What is the VTCF?

Our Mission & Story

Vermont Circus Festival’s mission is to bring people together to celebrate the joy of circus through workshops, performances, and community events.

By sharing the magic of this art form, we strengthen community connections, inspire creativity, and bring cultural and economic vibrancy to the region.

See You in Vermont!

Workshop listings, performance dates, and registration openings are coming soon! Check back here for more info!

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