Special Events - Festival of Fools

A child plays in the City Hall Park splash pad fountain.

SPLASH DANCE: BEATS 4 FREAKS

Friday, July 30 ⁠@ 4:00pm - 5:30pm

The Mayor wears a top hat, stiped pants and a red waistcoat and marches next to a man wearing a star print suit

Festival Kick-Off Party

Friday, July 30 ⁠@ 5:30pm - 6:30pm

The three members of Thee Sacred Souls stand on a green staircase.

A Lunar Evening

Friday, July 30 ⁠@ 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Performers on Church Street at night.

The Starlight Lounge

Saturday, July 31 ⁠@ 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Ben & Jerry’s Pitch

Bloodshot Bill stands in front of a blue wall holding an electric guitar

Surf Rock(abilly)

Saturday, July 31 ⁠@ 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Festival of fools performers on stage

The Last Laugh Variety Show

Sunday, August 1 ⁠@ 6:00pm

A man lies in the grass in City Hall Park

Morning Classic

Sunday, August 1 ⁠@ 10:00am - 11:00am

School of Foolery Camper Showcase

Friday, July 30 ⁠@ 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Ben & Jerry’s Pitch

Jerron "blind boy" paxton, plays the guitar and wears a straw hat.

Fools After Party: An Evening With Blind Boy Paxton

Saturday, July 31 ⁠@ 8:00pm - 10:00pm

Jimbo Mathus wears a straw hat and sits on a bench.

Festival of Fools Pre-Party with Jimbo Mathus and Dial Back Sound

Thursday, July 29 ⁠@ 8:00pm - 10:00pm

Fools After Party: Mal Maiz with Selections by DJ Jah Red

Friday, July 30 ⁠@ 7:00pm - 9:00pm