SmirkFest 2026
Northern Vermont’s Circus and Arts Festival
SmirkFest is back, and better than ever! Join us for the ultimate day of circus play, where circus and community are celebrated at the one and only Smirkus Camp campus in beautiful Greensboro, Vermont. Our multiple big top tents will be open to the public for a day of performances, play, workshops, demos, food and fun!
New for 2026! Let’s Build Circus Art Together! Join the Rural Arts Collaborative in the craft tent to create a one-of-a-kind circus mobile that will become a permanent art installation at Smirkus Camp. Also: Tacos from Caja Madera!
When: Saturday, August 8, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM-4:00 pm
Location: Circus Smirkus Camp, 409 Breezy Avenue, Greensboro, VT
$10.00 all tickets (age 2 and up)
- Smirkus Camp Roadshow to headline with multiple shows throughout the day!
- Workshops and demos led by seasoned Smirkus pros!
- Tacos!
- Arts and crafts!
- Raffles and prizes!
- And much more!
Schedule of Events: (subject to change)
- All-day activities: Get crafty with Rural Arts Collective as we make a circus-themed mobile! Face painting! Bubbles! Selfie station!
- 11:00-11:30: Warm Ups & Get Moving Workshop
- 11:30-12:00: Smirkus Road Show Performance
- 12:00 Caja Madera starts slinging tacos!
- 12:30-1: Smirkus Staff Cabaret
- 1:00-1:30: Workshops in aerials, juggling, acrobatics, and lasso!
- 1:30-2:00: Smirkus Road Show Performance
- 2:00-2:30: More workshops led by Smirkus coaches!
- 2:30 – 3: Big Top Tour Alumni performance and workshop
- 2:30 – 3:00: Smirkus Coaches Presentations
- 3:30 – 4:00: Smirkus Road Show Performance
★ Do you want to come to the event for free? We are seeking volunteers to help throughout the day of the event. Email us for details.
★ If you’d like to get involved as a community partner, email us with your interest.
★ Interested in sponsoring SmirkFest? Send us an email!
Thank You To Our Wonderful Sponsors!
