Kansas City Juggling Festival
The Kansas City Juggling Festival has drawn jugglers from around the world to Kansas City since 2009, featuring ample juggle-space all weekend, a diverse array of workshops for all types of circus skills, and a showcase of top-level talent in our Saturday evening spectacular!
2023 brings an exciting new partnership with Wyandotte County Parks and Recreation with our venue this year at the Joe E. Amayo SR, Argentine Community Center including our brand new juggling games showcase Saturday at 6:OO PM. We look forward to seeing all our old friends as well as plenty of new faces coming together to juggle!
For the most up to date information check our Facebook Event Here.
More details on workshops, vendors, sponsors, and games to come.
When:
Friday Oct 6th 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM at Argentine
Saturday Oct 7th 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM at Argentine, 10:00 PM – 01:00 AM at Stumpy’s
Sunday Oct 8th 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM at Wyandotte County Park
Where:
Joe E. Amayo SR, Argentine Community Center
2810 Metropolitan Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106
Governor Stumpy’s Grill House
321 E Gregory Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64114
Wyandotte County Park (Shelter to be determined)
North 126th Street &, State Ave, Bonner Springs, KS
What:
Friday and Saturday – open gym featuring juggling and other skill toys. At least on evendor for quality props, a raffle with tons of fabulous prizes, and our exciting games showcase!
8:00 PM Friday – Tentative time for outdoor fire juggling show, details still TBD.
6:00 PM Saturday – Juggling Games Showcase!
**Some of the best jugglers form around the region compete in a variety of games and competitions including a best trick competition, juggling combat, endurance, balancing and more! **
Raffle drawing to follow games
Adults-only renegade show at Governor Stumpy’s Grillhouse with some new and exciting tricks, hilarious hijinks, and always something unexpected.
Unwind Sunday at the park with a round of disc golf, a cookout at the shelter, and some juggling if you’re still up for it. Also potentially looking into a field trip across the street to the KC Renaissance Festival.
How much:
Admission to the gym and the show is free of charge. We will post a suggested donation, and appreciate any who give as this will help us continue to put on this event we love so much.
What about food:
There will be some snacks and drinks available at the gym for donations same as last year.
We encourage any out-of-town guests to explore the KCK Taco trail for lunch and/or dinner since we will be so near this awesome food!
Check out our previous festivals here!