The Vermont Circus Festival presented by the New England Center for Circus Arts brings 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. Sponsored in part by Vermont Humanities and the Ben & Jerry’s Foundation.
This festival takes place from November 2-November 9 in Brattleboro, VT.
For more information about this event, please visit: https://necenterforcircusarts.org/about/vermont-circus-festival/
Schedule for November 7:
5:00 PM: Clown Crawl
Location: Pliny Park, Downtown Brattleboro — 1 High Street, Brattleboro, VT
Clown Crawl as part of Downtown Gallery Walk. Anyone who identifies as a clown and those who love them, meet up and just do a little fun wandering around town. Free clown noses for all, dress up encouraged! Hosted by Nettie Lane and Annabelle.
5:00 PM: Gallery Walk: Circus Paintings by Karen E. Gersch
Location: 118 Elliot — 118 Elliot Street, Brattleboro, VT
Join us for the circus paintings gallery open alongside a Vermont Jazz Center performance. Karen E Gersch is a celebrated acrobat and clown (founding member of the Big Apple Circus, Circus Smirkus and Friendly Bros. Circus), and her stunning paintings capture the dramatic grace of circus. https://www.artbykarenegersch.com/
