Madfest Juggling Festival

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Evan Driscoll

Madison Area Jugglers hosts an annual convention, Madfest, every January; in 2022 the event moves to June.

The 47th annual Madfest Juggling Convention is hosted by the Madison Area Jugglers, an informal group that meets regularly to practice juggling, unicycling, object manipulation, balance and other performance skills. All weekend the group will host free open juggling and workshops, for anyone interested in participating: 5-9:30 p.m., June 10; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 11; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 12, all at O’Keeffe Middle School. The weekend is highlighted by the Madfest Juggling Extravaganza, a ticketed show at the Barrymore (7 p.m., June 11) featuring a high-energy mix of comedy and juggling, emceed by the Yo-Yo Man, Mark Hayward. Proof of vaccination is required to attend Madfest events this year.

press release: Presented by the Madison Area Jugglers

June 10-12, 2022

3 Days of Juggling and Other Fun

Free Admission except for the Big Show at the Barrymore, you have to get a ticket to that.

All skill levels are welcome. COVID Protocols have been reduced ( current as of 5/26/2022 )

• Masks Must Be worn at all times in all venues.
• If you have symptoms or currently test positive - Do Not Attend
• All are welcome - Vaccination is not required
• Vaccinated may eat/drink in Cafeteria - ( Un-Vaccinated may eat outside )

Friday

Open Juggling*

June 10 5pm-9:30pm, O'Keefe Middle School, 510 S Thornton Ave.Free Admission

Saturday (Daytime)

Open Juggling*, Workshops, Vendors, June 11 10am-5pm, O'Keefe Middle School, 510 S Thornton Ave. Free Admission

Saturday (Night)

Show - 47th Annual Madfest Juggling Extravaganza, June 11, 7:00pm, Barrymore Theatre, 2090 Atwood Ave.

Tickets are $20 in Advance or $25 at the door. Online: Click here for Tickets

Phone: (608) 241-8864. Outlets: Ticket Outlets

• Mark Hayward - Comedy Yo-yo Man, and the MC - www.markhayward.net
• Andrea Noel – Balloon Puppeteer
• Tony Steinbach – Comedy Juggler
• The Mad Jugglers – Intricate Group Club Passing
• Alex Larson – up and coming juggler

Sunday

Open Juggling*, Workshops, Vendors

Jan 16, 10am-4:00pm, O'Keefe Middle School, 510 S Thornton Ave. Free Admission.