Vermont Business Magazine Burlington City Arts is bringing Festival of Fools back to downtown Burlington from July 30-August 1, 2021. Presented by Community Bank NA, this year's festival marks a return to the Church Street Marketplace and City Hall Park after having to cancel the beloved celebration in 2020 due to the pandemic.
"After a long and difficult year that included the cancellation of the 2020 Festival of Fools, it will be great to have some good laughs together once again," said Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger.
As in years past, this year's celebration presents a fantastic lineup of street performers, circus artists, musicians, and comedians performing consistently throughout the three-day event.
From longtime Fools street performance staples such as Pogo Fred and Alakazam to newcomers The Farmer's Daughter and Sharon Mahoney, this year features beloved and brand new performers alike. Musicians at this year's event include established artists such as Blind Boy Paxton, Yonatan Gat and the Eastern Medicine Singers, and Bloodshot Bill alongside other up-and-coming artists that we're thrilled to introduce to our downtown Burlington audience! Local Vermont bands such as West African dance band Sabouyouma and surf rockers The Wet Ones! will also be out in the streets to keep the party going.
"I am foolishly excited to be in out in the streets with tremendous artists, community members, and local businesses once again. BCA is honored to present this joyful time fo revelry for the entire city to take part in and enjoy," says BCA Executive Director Doreen Kraft.
A schedule of events and performer information can be found at www.vermontfestivaloffools.org.
This year's festival would not happen without the generous support of our presenting sponsor, Community Bank N.A. Additional support comes from Hendrick's Gin, AARP, Farrell Distributing, and Ben & Jerry's, with media sponsorship from Seven Days, NBC 5, and The Point.
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.
Source: 7.13.2021 Burlington, VT: Burlington City Arts