Save the Date for Festival of Fools, August 4-6

Burlington, VTBurlington City ArtsFestival of Fools returns to the streets of downtown Burlington, Friday-Sunday, August 4-6, 2023.

With the full lineup of buskers, musicians, comedians, and more coming in the weeks ahead, save the date for this year's extraordinary festival. Since 2007, Festival of Fools has served up over 100 free performances across three days of merrymaking on Burlington’s historic Church Street.

Continuing BCA's recent tradition of bringing international music phenoms to BTV, the weekend kicks off with Colombian beats trailblazer Lido Pimienta, who performs her ecstatic blend of electronic and cumbia to City Hall Park on Friday. 

Also on this year's roster, an Australian-born gymnast with a resume that includes Cirque du Soleil, Reuben DotDotDot will defy physiology, gravity, and common sense with his gasp-inducing street shows all weekend long.  

And back after a successful debut in 2022, Mutts Gone Nuts is off the leash yet again with three days of adorable antics.

Stay tuned for more big announcements and exciting reveals summer as festival season in BTV approaches!

Festival of Fools is presented by Community Bank.

About Burlington City Arts

Burlington City Arts is dedicated to connecting community to the arts through creation, experimentation, and education in all forms of contemporary art. BCA offers exhibitions, special events, classes, workshops, and many other activities in Burlington.

For more information:

John Flanagan

Communications Director

802.865.5355

[email protected]

Festival of Fools - Busking, music, and continuous laughs for all ages! (vermontfestivaloffools.com)

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