Texas Juggling Society Jugglefest XVII
February 26-28, 2010
Austin, Texas


Celebrating its 17th year, Jugglefest is a three-day event full of workshops, games, demonstrations, and shows featuring juggling, unicycling, and related circus arts. Everyone is welcome to come on down to pick up the basics, learn some new tricks, meet some crazy people or just chill out and watch. Check out the Jugglefest 2010 Program for more details!

Looking for a place to crash? Just fill out the Jugglefest Housing Form or check out Hostelling International Austin.

Want to help spread the word? Download and print the Jugglefest 2010 flyer.

If you have questions or need more details, please contact us.

Austin Jugglefest Public Show 2010 trailer from Alan Plotkin on Vimeo.


* Special Guests


* Festival Workshops

Workshops are notoriously difficult to schedule in advance. Please check the schedule on the wall when you arrive to learn all about the awesome workshops we will provide!


* Festival Games

We will have a ridiculous amount of games, spread across all three days. Check the schedule when you arrive to make sure you don't miss any of your favorites!

  • Coin Juggling - Juggle three or more coins of at least 75 cents total face value longer than everyone else. When you drop, you must drop all your coins on the ground. The last person juggling is the winner, and gets to keep all the coins, but must also pick them up by themself.
  • Four-Club Endurance - Juggle longer than everyone else. Everyone starts at the same time. When you drop, you're out. The last person juggling is the winner. No multiplexing!
  • Five-Ball Endurance - Juggle longer than everyone else. Everyone starts at the same time. When you drop, you're out. The last person juggling is the winner. No multiplexing!
  • Speed Passing - TEAM EVENT - A team of two jugglers passes six clubs as fast as they can. There are two heats of one minute each. The average score of the two heats determines the winning team.
  • Seven-Club Endurance - TEAM EVENT - A team of two jugglers passes seven clubs longer than everyone else. Everyone starts at the same time. When either team member drops, the team is out. The last team juggling is the winner.
  • Unicycle Maneuvering - There's no telling what kind of insane course our fiendish uni riders will cook up this year. Complete the course in the shortest amount of time to win!
  • Three Ball Simon Says - Simon says "Do the tricks that Simon says to do, and don't do the tricks that he doesn't!"
  • Diabolo Mystery Contest - All we can say is bring your diabolo and sticks, and prepare yourself for something a little... different.
  • Club Gathering - Catch and hold as many clubs as you can, as thrown by Gamesmeister, Jerry Peterson. He will throw double spins at a constant rate to each competitor. The one who holds the most clubs without dropping wins.

UT Coop

* The Festival

21 hours of workshops, games, door prizes, trick trading, and more!

University of Texas campus
Bellmont Hall, Rooms 528 (juggling) and 302 (unicycling)
(Directions, Map)
  • Friday, February 26; 5 pm - 10 pm
  • Saturday, February 27; 10 am - 6 pm
  • Sunday, February 28; 10 am - 6 pm
  • $10 Admission - Covers all three days!
  • Free with UT ID (Student/Faculty/Staff)

Support for Jugglefest 2010 is provided by the University Co-Op


* The Late Show

Join us Friday night for an open stage - you never know what kind of zany hijinks will ensue!

  • Friday, February 26, 10:30 pm
  • University of Texas campus, Jester Auditorium (201 E 21st St)
  • Free to everyone!
  • Note: Some content may not be suitable for children.

Texas Commission on the Arts Cultural Arts Division

* The Public Show

On Saturday night we're pulling out all the stops! We'll be showcasing performers from Austin and all over the world as they demonstrate their skills in the circus arts. Unicycles, yo-yos, diabolos, poi, juggling - there's no telling what's going to happen next. Come on down and check out the best free, family friendly show in Austin! Check out the program.

  • Saturday, Feb. 27, 7:30pm
  • Texas School for the Deaf - Davis Auditorium
  • 1102 South Congress Avenue (Map)
  • Free to everyone!

The 2010 Jugglefest Public Show was funded in part by the City of Austin through the Cultural Arts Division and by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts.


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