SmirkFest

SmirkFest 2024

Northern Vermont’s Circus and Arts Festival

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Due to the ongoing threat of flooding in our area from tropical depression Debby, SmirkFest is CANCELLED tomorrow, August 10th. We hope you stay safe and we look forward to welcoming you under the big tops next weekend for our closing shows in Greensboro! 

SmirkFest is back, and better than ever! Join us this summer for an annual community-wide celebration of circus and the arts hosted at the one and only Smirkus Camp campus in beautiful Greensboro, Vermont. Our multiple big top tents will be open to the public for a day of performances, play, workshops, demos, food and fun!

When: Saturday, August 10, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM-4:00 pm
Location: Circus Smirkus Camp, 407 Breezy Avenue, Greensboro, VT

Circus Smirkus

Circus Smirkus★  Purchase Tickets Here!  

$10.00 all tickets (age 2 and up)

What’s On the Program:
  • Smirkus Camp Roadshow to headline with multiple shows throughout the day!
  • Workshops and demos led by seasoned Smirkus pros!
  • Food by The Spicy Spoke!
  • Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream!
  • Arts and crafts!
  • Raffles and prizes!
  • And much more!

Schedule of Events: (subject to change)

  • 11:00-11:30: Warm Ups & Get Moving Workshop / Walk the Wire!
  • 11:00-12:00: Creative Crafts! Mask Making & Make Your Own Juggling Balls!
  • 11:30-12:00: Smirkus Road Show Performance
  • 12:00-12:30: Walk the Wire!
  • 12:30 – 1:00: Smirkus Coaches Presentations  
  • 12:30 – 1:30: Face Painting / Bubbles & Selfie Station
  • 1:00-1:30: Hula Hoops Party! / Walk the Wire!
  • 1:30-2:00: Smirkus Road Show Performance
  • 2:00-2:30: Yes And! Improv Games and Clowning Fun! / Walk the Wire!
  • 2:00 – 3:00: Creative Crafts! Mask Making & Make Your Own Juggling Balls!
  • 2:30 – 3:00: Smirkus Coaches Presentations 
  • 3:00-3:30: Juggling Workshop / Walk the Wire!
  • 3:30 – 4:00: Smirkus Road Show Performance

Do you want to come to the event for free? We are seeking volunteers to help throughout the day of the event. Email us for details.

If you’d like to get involved as a community partner, email us with your interest.

Thank you to our SmirkFest sponsor!


If you are interested in sponsoring SmirkFest, email tracy.goldfine@smirkus.org.