Jugglers, Stiltwalkers, and other performers

Raging Grannies
Join the Raging Grannies and their Daughters as they sing songs of Political Satire at the Rainbow Gate on Sunday morning. The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) sponsors this powerful group of activists.

Adam Ausland
Stiltwalker Adam Ausland remembers asking to play in the Hudson for 10 more minutes almost 40 years ago. Amongst his credits since then are Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Circus, Macy*s Parade, Making Headway Foundation, TV-Law & Order Criminal Intent and many others.

Ed Gottlieb
Always wanted to juggle and thought you couldn’t? Juggle Area Coordinator Ed Gottlieb is happy to teach the Zen of Juggling to anyone. Learn to become centered, balanced and keep all your balls up in the air at the same time!

JJ Waffles T. Clown
JJ Waffles T. Clown began his clowning career after being drafted into the military in 1967. In 1984 he was honored by the House of Representatives in Massachusetts for “uplifting the spirit of the citizenry”. JJ’s services are needed just as much today!

Bruce Engholm
Bruce Engholm , Chief Jugglenaut, coordinates the Official World Juggling Day site at the Festival. Learn to toss, twirl and perform other conversation stoppers. End klutzdom and become the first juggle maniac in your work place.

Joel Harris
“Airborne Joel” is a high-energy juggler who began 20 years ago when he won a snowball juggling contest in a laundromat. He now juggles everything from flaming lawn chairs to bird baths. He resides in Amherst, Mass when he is not on his brave quest for laughs.

Walkabout Chorus
Walkabout Chorus is a great, all volunteer chorus who sing songs of the Hudson River and environmental, social and political issues. They are skilled in dissolving the boundary between audience and performer to get everyone involved. Grab your chance to sing with the Chorus.

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