Festival of Fools
About this event
The Festival of Fools is a cultural festival in Burlington, Vermont, at Church Street Marketplace. The 2026 event takes place Jul 31 – Aug 2, 2026. Burlington City Arts' free street-theater festival brings international circus artists, buskers, acrobats, and musicians to Church Street for a joyful long weekend of performances and participatory fun.
Annual, late July through early August
Location & directions
Church Street Marketplace, Burlington, VT 05401
Frequently asked questions
When is Festival of Fools 2026?
Festival of Fools takes place Jul 31 – Aug 2, 2026 in Burlington, Vermont. Annual, late July through early August
Where is Festival of Fools held?
Festival of Fools is held in Burlington, Vermont, at Church Street Marketplace, Burlington, VT 05401.
What is Festival of Fools?
Burlington City Arts' free street-theater festival brings international circus artists, buskers, acrobats, and musicians to Church Street for a joyful long weekend of performances and participatory fun.
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