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Annual Festival of Fools


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Burlington City Arts and Burlington businesses are proud to bring the Fools Block Party to downtown Burlington on August 1-2, 2025. The Festival of Fools is a curated festival of street theater devoted to community engagement through the celebration of circus arts, music, and comedy for family audiences.

In accord with Burlington City Arts’ mission to make the arts accessible in greater Burlington, the Fools Block Party offers free events, open to the public and appropriate for all age groups.

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18th Annual Festival of Fools

Busking, Music, and Laughter for the Entire Family! The Fools Block Party is back for 2025! In the wake of budget cuts and funding challenges, BCA announced that the 18th annual Festival of Fools, a three-day celebration of busking, music, and…

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