From a press release:
Asheville Juggling Festival, Sept. 26-28
Jugglers from all around will come together and attempt to defy gravity this weekend at the 4th annual Asheville Juggling Festival. The festival is free and open to the public, with a large indoor juggling space, two variety shows, workshops, and a “Construction Zone” where the non-juggler can receive instruction from a seasoned practitioner on the basics of 3 ball juggling.
The festival kicks off on Friday September 26 from 6-9pm at the Stephens-Lee Community Center, located at 30 George Washington Carver in Asheville. It continues from 10am-6pm on Saturday September 27 at the same location, and will include a multitude of workshops ranging from beginner to advanced skill levels, covering a variety of props. Plus, at 3pm on Saturday, world champion foot bagger and juggler Peter Irish of Boulder, CO will be attempting to set the official Guinness World Record for juggling 3 balls using only his feet!
One of the highlights of the festival is the Saturday Evening Variety Extravaganza, which will be taking place at the Toy Boat Community Art Space located at 101 Fairview Road in Asheville. This all ages, family friendly show will feature superlative juggling and variety acts, from both local and national talents, and will be hosted by Asheville’s favorite magician, Professor Whizzpop. The show begins at 7:30pm and the cost is a $10 suggested donation. There will also be a free 80’s dance/juggling party after the show.
On Friday evening, Toy Boat will host a free “Renegade” show at 10pm, which is a type of “open stage” for performers to try new material and expand the boundaries of their craft. This show is recommended for audiences 18+. The festival will conclude on Sunday September 28 at the Toy Boat Community Art Space with more free juggling from 10am – 6pm.
The Asheville Juggling Festival is a not-for-profit event put on by the Asheville based juggling troupe, Forty Fingers & A Missing Tooth. Their mission with this festival is to share their passion of juggling and object manipulation, providing a fun environment that people can share and learn new skills. Learn more at www.ashevillejugglingfestival.com.
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