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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The Fools Block Party features the best street performers from near and far. The event brings joyful street theater and performances to a bustling Church Street and City Hall Park audience.