Here is a partial listing of regional and national conventions and other events that should be of interest to clowns. I will update the information and add more events as I learn about them. If you feel there is a clown-related event that should be included, let me know. Note: Dates and times may change, check with each event’s website for latest information.
Why go to a convention?
Conventions are a great place to meet other professional clowns, attend workshops, enter competitions, and try out the latest items from their dealers. I was hesitant to go to a convention when I was first getting started. I didn’t think I knew enough, but I soon discovered that they are a great place for new clowns. If you are looking to branch out into other directions or want more depth in a specific area, check out conventions for magicians, face painters, balloon twisters, puppeteers, and other entertainers.
2018 Conventions and Events
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January 2019
Florida Super Jam 2019
January 9-12, 2019
Clarion Inn Orlando Airport
3835 McCoy Road
Orlando, FL 32812
https://www.thefloridasuperjam.com/
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Magi-Fest 2019
Jan 17 – 19, 2019
Crowne Plaza Worthington
6500 Doubletree Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43229
http://www.magifest.org/
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Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival
January 17 – 27, 2019
Chicago, IL
https://www.chicagopuppetfest.org/
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Northeast Clown Institute
January 18-20, 2019
Hotel 1620 Plymouth Harbor
180 Water Street
Plymouth, MA 02360
http://www.clowninstitute.org/
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KAX LA = KIDabra Midyear where KIDabra + Axtell
January 23-26, 2019
The Airtel Plaza Hotel
7277 Valjean Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91406
http://www.kidabra.org/kax-2019
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Atlanta Jugglers Association 41st Annual Festival
Jan 25-27, 2019
Yaarab Shrine Center Recreation Building
400 Ponce de Leon Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30308
http://www.atlantajugglers.org/festivals/upcoming-festival
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FLOAT 2019 the Convention
January 27-31, 2019
St. Louis Airport Marriott
10700 Pear Tree Drive
St. Louis, MO 63134
http://www.floatconvention.com/
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Twist & Shout 2019
January 30 – February 3, 2019
Westin Lombard
Lombard, Il
http://www.balloonconvention.com/
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February 2019
Children’s Ministry Expo
February 1, 2019
Hampton Inn & Suites Tulsa South-Bixby
8220 East Regal Place
Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74133
http://childrensministryexpo.com/
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MONDO XXX – Juggling and Unicycle Arts
February 8-10th, 2019
Concordia University’s Gangelhoff Center
St. Paul, Minnesota
https://www.mondofest.org/festival/
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Show Me Clowns for Jesus
February 21-24, 2019
Skyline Southern Baptist Church
949 State Hwy 165
Branson, MO
http://showmeclownsforjesus.com/
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Jugglefest XXVI
February 22-24, 2019
Lanier High School
1201 Payton Gin Road
Austin TX 78758
http://www.juggling.place.org/jugglefest/
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Joey To The World
February, 22-23 2019
First Baptist Church Hurst
1801 Norwood Dr.
Hurst, TX 76054
http://www.joeytotheworld.org/
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March2019
2019 World Clown Association Convention
March 3rd – 7th, 2019
Sheraton Uptown
2600 Louisiana Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
https://www.worldclown.com/convention/2019-convention.html
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Winter Carnival of Magic
March 7 – 9, 2019
Country Tonite Theatre
129 Showplace Blvd
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
http://wintercarnivalofmagic.com/
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New England Magicians Conference
March 9, 2019
Red Lion Hotel Cromwell
100 Berlin Road
Cromwell, CT 06416
https://www.nemcon.net/
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April 2019
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Magi-Whirl 2019
April 12 & 13, 2019
Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center
4915 E. Campus Drive
Alexandria, Virginia
http://ibmring50.org/magi-whirl-home/
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Pacific Coast Association of Magicians & Philippine International Magic Convention
PCAM / PIMC 2019
April 24 – 26, 2019
SMX Convention Center / SMX Aura
Taguig City, Philippines
https://pcammagic.com/
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49th Annual Obie’s 4F™ Convention (Invitation Only)
April 24-27, 2019
Quality Inn & Suites
8250 Park Road
Batavia NY 14020
http://www.ffffmagic.com/
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May 2019
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Michigan Magic Day 2019
May 3-4, 2019
IBM RING 36 Conjurors Club
9010 Davison Rd
Davison, Michigan 48423
http://theconjurorsclub.com/
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North East Santa Gathering
May 3 – 5, 2019
The Cape Codder Resort & Spa
Hyannis, MAssachusetts
http://thenortheastsantas.com/
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Clowns of America International Convention 2019
May 6-9, 2019
Las Vegas Texas Station Gambling Hall and Casino
2101 Texas Star Lane
North Las Vegas, NV 89032
https://mycoai.com/2019-coai-convention-lasvegas/
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AbraCORNdabra
May 17 – 19, 2019
Airport Holiday Inn – Des Moines, Iowa
6111 Fleur Dr
Des Moines, IA 50321
http://abracorndabra.com/
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FABAIC – 15th Annual Face & Body Art International Convention
May 22 – 26, 2019
Double Tree by Hilton Universal Orlando
5780 Major Blvd
Orlando FL 32819
http://www.fabaic.com/
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June 2019
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PlayThink
June 12-16, 2019
Terrapin Hill Farm
3696 Mackville Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
http://www.playthinkfest.com/
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July 2019
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2019 I.B.M. Convention
July 10-13, 2019
Talking Stick Resort
9800 E Talking Stick Way
Scottsdale, Arizona
https://www.magician.org/convention/online-registration
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2019 National Puppetry Festival
July 16-21, 2019
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
https://www.puppeteers.org/national-puppetry-festival-2019/
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VentHaven Convention
JULY 17 – 20, 2019
Holiday Inn Cincinnati Airport
Erlanger, Kentucky 41018
http://vhconvention.com/
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Fellowship of Christian Magicians
July 21st-26th 2019
Westside Church of the Nazarene
8610 W 10th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46234
https://fcm.org/convention-2019-2/
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Mooseburger Clown Arts Camp
July 30 – August 4, 2019
Buffalo, Minnesota
http://mooseburger.com/moosecamp/
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August 2019
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International Clown Week
August 1-7 of every year
http://www.internationalclownweek.org/
Whereas clowns have long been known as ambassadors of joy and good will and bring happiness to both joy and good will and bring happiness both to children and adults and
Where as: In recognition to the charitable activities of clowns and the wholesome entertainment they provide for all of our citizens: “International Clown Week” has been proclaimed for the week of August 1 thru August 7, and Now there for we proclaim the week of August 1 thru 7 “International Clown Week.”
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MAGIC Live
August 4 – 7, 2019
Orleans Hotel & Casino
4500 W Tropicana Ave.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89103
http://www.magicconvention.com/
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Abbott’s 82nd Get Together
Aug 7-10, 2019
Colon, MI
https://www.magicgettogether.com/
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American Clown Academy
August 12 – 16, 2019
Forsyth, Georgia
http://aca18.com/
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KIDabra conference
August 21-24, 2019
Sonesta Gwinnett Place
1775 Pleasant Hill Road
Duluth, GA, USA 30096
http://www.kidabra.org/conference
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Texas Association of Magicians 2019 Convention
August 30 to September 2, 2019
The Hilton Palacio del Rio
San Antonio, TX
http://taom.org/2019/
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September 2019
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7th Annual Santa Gathering
September 5-8, 2019
DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Lancaster
2400 Willow Street Pike
Lancaster, PA 17602
http://santagathering.com/
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Texas Clown Association 2019 Convention
Sept. 25 – 29, 2019
Radisson Hotel Fossil Creek
2540 Meacham Boulevard
Ft. Worth, Tx. 76106
http://texasclownassociation.org/
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October 2019
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Midwest Clown Association 2019 Roundup
October 8-13 2019
Crowne Plaza-Airport
5700 East 28th Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
http://midwestclownassociation.org/2019-roundup.html
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Santa Claus School
October 3-5, 2019
Midland, Michigan
http://www.santaclausschool.com/
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November 2019
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Daytona Magic
November 1-3, 2019
Daytona Beach Resort
Daytona, FL
https://www.daytonamagic.com/2019-convention.html
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Family and Variety Entertainers Convention
November 10-14, 2019
Alexis Park Resort – Las Vegas
http://www.faveconvention.com/
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December 2019
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Past Events
For even older events, see the Archived Events
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Clown Events in 2016
January 2016
Florida Super Jam
January 6-9, 2016
The Allure Resort Orlando
8444 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
http://www.thefloridasuperjam.com/
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Telluride Fire Festival
January 14-18, 2016
Telluride Mountain Village
Telluride, CO 81435
http://www.telluridefirefestival.org/
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Northeast Clown Institute
January 15 – 17, 2016
Radisson Hotel Plymouth Harbor
180 Water Street
Plymouth, MA 02360
http://www.clowninstitute.org/
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KIDabra International Mid-Year Convention
January 27 – 30, 2016
River Ridge Residence Inn by Marriott
Oxnard, CA
http://www.kidabra.org/#!kax-2016/c132w
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MagiFest
January 28 – 31, 2016
Crowne Plaza Worthington
6500 Doubletree Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43229
http://www.magifest.org/
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February 2016
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Show Me Clowns for Jesus
February 4-7, 2016
Ramada Oasis Convention Center
2546 North Glenstone Avenue
Springfield, MO 65803
http://ShowMeClownsForJesus.org/
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Groundhog Day Jugglers Festival
February 5-7, 2016
Yaarab Shrine Center Recreation Building
400 Ponce de Leon Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30308
http://www.atlantajugglers.org/festivals
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Joey To The World
February 5-6, 2016
First Baptist Church
1801 N. Norwood
Hurst, TX 76054
http://www.joeytotheworld.org/joey/
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MONDO Juggling and Unicycle Arts
February 12th – 14th, 2016
Concordia University’s Gangelhoff Center
235 Hamline Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55104
http://www.mondofest.org/festival
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Twist & Shout
February 17 – 21, 2016
Crowne Plaza Dallas Galleria
14315 Midway Rd. Dallas TX
http://www.balloonconvention.com/
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Circus Magic Convention
February 18-21, 2016
Crowne Plaza Hampton Marina
700 Settlers Landing Road
Hampton, VA 23669
http://circusmagicconvention.com/
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Austin Jugglefest
February 26-28, 2016
Texas School for the Deaf – Seeger Gymnasium
1102 S. Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
http://www.juggling.place.org/jugglefest/
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March 2016
Winter Carnival of Magic
March 3 – 5, 2016
Country Tonite Theatre
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
http://wintercarnivalofmagic.com/
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World Clown Association Convention
March 7 – 11, 2016
International Palms Resort Orlando
6515 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
http://worldclown.com/annual-convention-2016/
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NEMCON “34″ – New England Magicians Conference
March 11 & 12, 2016
Crowne Plaza Hotel
100 Berlin Rd., Cromwell, CT
http://www.ctnemcon.com/
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LA Fete
March 14-17 2016
New Orleans, Louisiana
http://www.lafetenola.com/
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April 2016
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Magi-Whirl
April 1 – 2, 2016
Bishop Ireton High School
201 Cambridge Road
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
http://magi-whirl.org/
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Tucson Juggling Festival
April 1 – 3, 2016
Catalina State Park
11570 N. Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85737
http://www.tucsonjuggling.org/Home
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Clowns of America International (COAI) Annual Convention
April 4 – 8, 2016
Circus Circus Hotel & Casino
Las Vegas, NV
http://www.coai.org/?page=2016COAIConvention
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World Balloon Convention
April 6-10, 2016
Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel
New Orleans, LA
http://www.worldballoonconvention.com/
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Oceanside Magic Invitational – The Magic Convention on Cape Cod
April 14 – 17, 2016
Red Jacket Beach Resort
1 South Shore Drive
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
http://www.oceansidemagic.com/
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BodyCon Dallas
April 15 – 17, 2016
2919 Commerce Street
Dallas, TX, 75226
http://bodycondallas.com/
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Fechter’s Finger Flicking Frolic – The Original Close-Up Magic Convention
By-Invitation-Only
April 27-30, 2016
Clarion Hotel Palm Island Indoor Waterpark
8250 Park Road
Batavia, New York 14020
http://ffffmagic.com/
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North East Santa Gathering
April 29 – May 1, 2016
822 Route 28
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
http://www.thenortheastsantas.com/
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May 2016
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AbraCORNdabra Magic Convention
May 20 – 22, 2016
Airport Holiday Inn – Des Moines, Iowa
6111 Fleur Dr
Des Moines, IA 50321
http://www.abracorndabra.com/
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June 2016
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PlayThink Movement & Flow and Arts Festival
June 15 -19, 2016
HomeGrown HideAways
500 Floyd Branch Rd.
Berea, KY 40403
http://www.playthinkfest.com/
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IgNight SoCal Fire Flow Conference
June 17 – 19, 2016
59700 Twentynine Palms Hwy
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
http://www.ignightfestival.com/
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July 2016
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Annual I.B.M. Convention
July 2-5, 2016
Grand Hyatt San Antonio
San Antonio, TEXAS
http://www.magician.org/convention/upcoming-convention
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Discover Santa
July 6-10, 2016
Radisson Hotel Branson
120 South Wildwood Drive on Highway 76
Branson, MO 65616
http://www.discoversanta2016.com/
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Society of American Magicians (SAM)
July 13 – 16, 2016
Indianapolis Marriott Downtown
350 West Maryland Street
Indianapolis, IN 46225
http://www.magicsam.com/?Annual_Convention
http://www.magicsam.com/?page=SAM2016
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VENT HAVEN ConVENTion 2016
July 13-16, 2016
Cincinnati Airport Marriott Hotel
Hebron, KY
http://www.venthavenconvention.com/
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Bling Bling Jam
July 24-28. 2016
The EL Cortez Hotel and Casino Old Downtown Las Vegas
600 E. Fremont St.
Las Vegas, NV
http://www.blingblingjam.com/
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International Fellowship of Christian Magicians Convention
July 25 – 29, 2016
Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville Tennessee
http://fcm.org/usa/convention-2015/
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Mooseburger Clown Arts Camp
July 26 – 31, 2016
Christ the King Retreat Center
621 First Ave. South
Buffalo MN 55313
http://mooseburger.com/camp/
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August 2016
International Clown Week
August 1-7 of every year
http://www.internationalclownweek.org/
Whereas clowns have long been known as ambassadors of joy and good will and bring happiness to both joy and good will and bring happiness both to children and adults and
Where as: In recognition to the charitable activities of clowns and the wholesome entertainment they provide for all of our citizens: “International Clown Week” has been proclaimed for the week of August 1 thru August 7, and Now there for we proclaim the week of August 1 thru 7 “International Clown Week.”
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TnT University
August 1-6, 2016
Georgia Baptist Conference Center
462 Sonrise Way
Toccoa, GA 30577
http://www.tntuniversity.com/
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The Great Regional Puppet Festival
August 4-6, 2016
Saint Louis, MO
http://www.puppetfestivalstl.org/
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KIDabara Annual Conference
August 8-12, 2016
Music Road Inn Complex
Pigeon Forge, TN
http://www.kidabra.org/#!register-25th-anniversary/cnth
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FELT-A-CON 2016
August 13 & 14, 2016
Seattle Children’s Theatre (rehearsal rooms)
201 Thomas Street
Seattle, WA 98109
http://www.feltacon.com/
FELT-A-CON 2016, a weekend of workshops and activities celebrating the art of puppeteering
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MAGIC Live
August 14 – 17, 2016
The Orleans Hotel and Casino
4500 W Tropicana Ave.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89103
http://www.magicmagazine.com/live
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Clown Jam
August 19-21, 2016
Camden Hotel & Conference Center
275 Tanger Boulevard
Branson, MO
http://clownjam.com/
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American Clown Academy
August 22-26, 2016
Camp Obannon
Newark, OH
http://www.americanclownacademy.com/
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September 2016
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SECA Convention
September 6 – 11, 2016
Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Spring
350 Northlake Blvd
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
http://southeastclowns.com/
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Magicians’ Alliance of Eastern States
September 8 – 10, 2016
Crowne Plaza Cherry Hill
2349 West Marlton Pike
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
http://www.maesonline.org/
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Living Art America
September 23 – 25, 2016
Atlanta, GA 30307
http://www.livingartamerica.com/
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Body Art Cabaret
September 30th, 2016
Westside Cultural Arts Center
Atlanta, Ga
https://www.bodyartcabaret.com/
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Midwest Clown Round-Up
September 27 – October 2, 2016
Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza
800 E. 81st Avenue
Merrillville, Indiana 46410
http://www.midwestclownassociation.org/2016-roundup.html
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UK Face and Body Art Convention
Copthorne Hotel Merry Hill-Dudley
September 29th – October 3rd, 2016
http://www.facepaintingconvention.com/
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October 2016
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Texas Clown Association
September 21-25, 2016
San Angelo, Tx
http://www.texasclownassociation.org/
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November 2016
Western Region Clown Association Convention
November 6th – 10th, 2016
Texas Station Gambling Hall & Hotel
2101 Texas Star Ln
North Las Vegas, NV 89032
http://www.wrcaconvention.org/
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Mid Atlantic Clown Association Convention
November 9-13, 2016
Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center
4751 Lindle Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17111
http://www.midatlanticclownassociation.com/
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Face Painting & Body Art Convention
November 13 – 18, 2016
Crowne Plaza Hotel
St. Louis Airport location
11228 Lone Eagle Drive
Bridgeton, MO 63044
http://fpbaconvention.com/
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Revisit 2016?
http://www.ClownCORNvention.com
http://www.fahrenheitflowarts.com/
http://heartlandclown.com/
http://www.underthecouch.com/flatland/
http://www.bayfaba.com/
http://www.geniiconvention.com
http://www.clownfest.com/
http://kentuckyclownderby.com/
http://www.cakeconn.com/
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January 2017
Florida Super Jam
January 4-7, 2017
Clarion Inn Orlando Airport
3835 McCoy Road
Orlando, FL 32812
http://www.thefloridasuperjam.com/
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Telluride Fire Festival
January 20-22, 2017
Telluride Mountain Village
Telluride, CO 81435
http://telluridefirefestival.org/
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Northeast Clown Institute
January 20-22, 2017
Hotel 1620 Plymouth Harbor
180 Water Street
Plymouth, MA 02360
http://www.clowninstitute.org/
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The Third KIDabra Midyear where KIDabra + Axtell = KAX
January 25 – 28, 2017
River Ridge Residence Inn by Marriott
2101 West Vineyard Ave.
Oxnard, California 93036
http://www.kidabra.org/kax-2017
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Magi-Fest 2017
January 26 – 28, 2017
Crowne Plaza Worthington
6500 Doubletree Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43229
http://www.magifest.org/
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Show Me Clowns For Jesus
January 26-29, 2017
Camden Hotel & Conference Center
275 Tanger Boulevard
Branson, Missouri 65616
http://showmeclownsforjesus.com/
February 2017
Joey To The World
February 3 – 4, 2017
First Baptist Church Hurst
1801 Norwood Dr.
Hurst, TX 76054
http://www.joeytotheworld.org/joey/conference.php
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Groundhog Day Jugglers Festival
February 3-5, 2017
Yaarab Shrine Center Recreation Building
400 Ponce de Leon Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30308
http://www.atlantajugglers.org/festivals/upcoming-festival
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MONDO Juggling and Unicycle Arts
February 10th – 12th, 2017
Concordia University’s Gangelhoff Center
235 Hamline Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55104
http://mondofest.org/
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Twist & Shout 2017
February 22 – 26, 2017
Park Inn by Radisson
3011 Maingate Lane
Kissimmee, Florida 34747
http://www.balloonconvention.com/
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Circus Magic Convention
February 23-26, 2017
Crowne Plaza Hampton Marina
700 Settlers Landing Road
Hampton, VA 23669
http://circusmagicconvention.com/
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Austin Jugglefest XXIV
February 24-26, 2017
Texas School for the Deaf – Seeger Gymnasium
1102 S. Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
http://www.juggling.place.org/jugglefest/
March 2017
Winter Carnival of Magic
March 9 – 11, 2017
Country Tonite Theatre
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
http://wintercarnivalofmagic.com/
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NEMCON “36″ – New England Magicians Conference
March 10 & 11, 2017
Crowne Plaza Hotel
100 Berlin Rd., Cromwell, CT
http://www.ctnemcon.com/
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11th Annua LA Fete
March 14th-17th, 2017
New Orleans, Louisiana
http://www.lafetenola.com/
The name LA Fete is short for Living Arts (LA) and “Fete” meaning festival or a party.
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World Clown Association 2017 Convention
March 27th – 31st, 2017
Mandarin Hotel Managed by Centre Point
Bangkok Thailand
http://worldclown.com/2017-convention/
April 2017
Oceanside Magic Invitational – The Magic Convention on Cape Cod
April 20-23, 2017
Red Jacket Beach Resort
1 South Shore Drive
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
http://www.oceansidemagic.com/
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2017 COAI Clown Convention
April 25-30, 2017
Hosted by: Northland Clown Guild Alley 217
Hilton Kansas City Airport
8801 NW 112 St
Kansas City, MO 64153
http://www.northlandclownguild.com/2017-coai-convention.html
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Fechter’s Finger Flicking Frolic – The Original Close-Up Magic Convention
By-Invitation-Only
April 26-29, 2017
http://ffffmagic.com/
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May 2017
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IgNight SoCal Fire Flow Conference
May 5 – 7, 2017
Joshua Tree Retreat Center
59700 Twentynine Palms Hwy
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
http://www.ignightfestival.com/
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AbraCORNdabra Magic Convention
May 19 – 21, 2017
Airport Holiday Inn – Des Moines, Iowa
6111 Fleur Dr
Des Moines, IA 50321
http://www.abracorndabra.com/
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FABAIC – 15th Annual Face & Body Art International Convention
May 24 – 28, 2017
Double Tree by Hilton Universal Orlando
5780 Major Blvd
Orlando FL 32819
http://www.fabaic.com/
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June 2017
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6th Annual PlayThink Festival
June 14 – 18, 2017
HomeGrown HideAways
500 Floyd Branch Rd.
Berea, KY 40403
http://www.playthinkfest.com/
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International Fellowship of Christian Magicians Convention
June 19-23, 2017
Caribbean Cove Hotel and Conference Center
3850 Depauw Boulevard
Indianapolis, IN 46268-1144
http://fcm.org/2017Convention
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July 2017
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IBM-SAM Combined Convention
July 12-15, 2017
Galt House Hotel
140 North Fourth Street
Louisville, KY 40202
http://www.magician.org/convention/upcoming-convention
http://www.ibmsam2017.com/
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VENT HAVEN ConVENTion 2017
July 12 – 15, 2017
Cincinnati Airport Marriott Hotel
Hebron, KY
http://venthavenconvention.com/
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2017 National Puppetry Festival
July 17 – 22, 2017
Concordia University
St. Paul, Minnesota
https://www.puppeteers.org/festivals/2017-national-puppetry-festival/
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Bling Bling Jam
July 24-27, 2017
The Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino
Old Downtown Las Vegas, NV
http://www.blingblingjam.com/
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Mooseburger Clown Arts Camp
July 25 – 30, 2017
Christ the King Retreat Center
621 First Ave. South
Buffalo MN 55313
http://mooseburger.com/moosecamp/
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August 2017
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International Clown Week
August 1-7 of every year
http://www.internationalclownweek.org/
Whereas clowns have long been known as ambassadors of joy and good will and bring happiness to both joy and good will and bring happiness both to children and adults and
Where as: In recognition to the charitable activities of clowns and the wholesome entertainment they provide for all of our citizens: “International Clown Week” has been proclaimed for the week of August 1 thru August 7, and Now there for we proclaim the week of August 1 thru 7 “International Clown Week.”
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Clown Jam
August 4-6, 2017
Camden Hotel & Conference Center
275 Tanger Boulevard
Branson, Missouri 65616
http://clownjam.com/
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KIDabara Annual Conference
August 6-10, 2017
Music Road Inn Complex
Pigeon Forge, TN
http://www.kidabra.org/conference
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MAGIC Live
August 13–16, 2017
The Orleans Hotel and Casino
4500 W Tropicana Ave.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89103
http://www.magicmagazine.com/live
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American Clown Academy
August 21-25, 2017
Camp Obannon
Newark, OH
http://www.americanclownacademy.com/
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September 2017
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SECA Convention
September 6 – 10, 2017
Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Spring
350 Northlake Blvd
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
http://southeastclowns.com/
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Magicians’ Alliance of Eastern States
September 7 – 9, 2017
Crowne Plaza Cherry Hill
2349 West Marlton Pike
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
http://www.maesonline.org/
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Texas Clown Association
Sept. 27-Oct. 1, 2017
LaTorretta Lake Resort and Spa
600 LaTorretta Boulevard
Montgomery, TX 77356 (near Houston)
http://texasclownassociation.org/convention2017.html
http://www.cheerfulclowns.com/
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October 2017
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Midwest Clown Round-Up
October 3 – 7, 2017
Crowne Plaza Grand Rapids-Airport
5700 East 28th Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
http://midwestclownassociation.org/2017-roundup.html
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November 2017
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Kentucky Clown Derby
November 3-5, 2017
Clarksville, IN
http://kentuckyclownderby.com/
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Western Region Clown Association presents
The Family Entertainers Convention
November 5-9, 2017
Texas Station Gambling Hall & Hotel
2101 Texas Star Ln.
North Las Vegas, NV 89032
http://www.familyentertainersconvention.com/
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Mid-Atlantic Clown Association Annual Convention
November 9-12, 2017
Red Lion Hotel
4751 Lindle Road
Harrisburg, PA 17111
http://www.midatlanticclownassociation.com/
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January 2018
SLC Magic Jam
January 5-7, 2018
Airport DoubleTree Hilton
5151 Wiley Post Way
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116
https://slcmagicjam.com/
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Florida Super Jam
January 10 – 13, 2018
Clarion Inn Orlando Airport
3835 McCoy Road
Orlando, FL 32812
http://www.thefloridasuperjam.com/
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Northeast Clown Institute
January 19-21, 2018
Hotel 1620 Plymouth Harbor
180 Water Street
Plymouth, MA 02360
http://www.clowninstitute.org/
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Show Me Clowns For Jesus
January 25-28, 2018
Camden Hotel & Conference Center
275 Tanger Boulevard
Branson, Missouri 65616
http://showmeclownsforjesus.com/
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KAK = KIDabra Midyear where KIDabra + Axtell
January, 2018
http://www.kidabra.org/kax-2018
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February 2018
Children’s Ministry Expo
February 2, 2018
St. Louis Airport Marriott
10700 Pear Tree Drive
St. Louis, MO 63134
http://childrensministryexpo.com/
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MONDO XXIX FESTIVAL Juggling and Unicycle Arts
February 16th to 18th, 2018
Concordia University’s Gangelhoff Center
235 Hamline Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55104
https://www.mondofest.org/festival/
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Jugglefest XXV
February 23-25, 2018
Texas School for the Deaf – Clinger Gymnasium
Austin, TX 78704
http://www.juggling.place.org/jugglefest/
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March 2018
Pacific Southwest Puppet Fest 2018
March 1-4, 2018
Santa Barbara, California
https://pswpuppeteers.wordpress.com/
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Winter Carnival of Magic
March 8 – 10, 2018
Country Tonite Theatre
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
http://wintercarnivalofmagic.com/
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All Things Clown (ATC) 2018
March 8th to 10th, 2018
Fayetteville, GA
http://www.allthingsclown.com/
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S.A.M. Assembly 127 NEMCON 37
March 9 & 10, 2018
Crowne Plaza Hotel
100 Berlin Rd.
Cromwell, CT
http://www.ctnemcon.com/
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World Clown Association 2018 Convention
“Ringling Remembered – A tribute to historic Clowns”
March 12 – 16, 2018 Convention
Crowne Plaza Suites MSP Airport – Mall of America
Bloomington, MN
http://worldclown.com/2018-convention/
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World Balloon Convention
March 14-18, 2018
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
1380 Harbor Island Drive
San Diego, CA, USA 92101
https://worldballoonconvention.qualatex.com/en-us/
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April 2018
2018 COAI Clown Convention
Hosted by VA Alley #3 celebrating 5 decades of clowning
April 3-8, 2018
Doubletree-Richmond Koger Center
1021 Koger Center Blvd
Richmond, Virginia 23235
https://clownalley3.org/the-convention/
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International Santa Celebration (ISC) Denver 2018
International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas
April 18-22, 2018
Omni Interlocken Hotel
500 Interlocken Blvd
Broomfield, CO 80021
https://denverisc.ibrbsantas.org/
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Nordic Magic Convention 2018
April 20th – 22nd 2018
Drammen, Norway
http://www.nmc2018.com/
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48th Annual Obie’s 4F Convention
April 25-28, 2018
Quality Inn & Suites
8250 Park Road
Batavia, NY 14020
http://www.ffffmagic.com/
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The North East Santas Gathering
April 27 – 29, 2018
Cape Cod Irish Village
822 Route 28
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
http://thenortheastsantas.com/
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May 2018
Magi-Whirl Convention and Show
May 4 & 5, 2018
West Potomac High School
6500 Quander Road, Alexandria, VA 22307
Alexandria, Virginia
http://ibmring50.org/magi-whirl-home/
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AbraCORNdabra Magic Convention
May 18th – 20th, 2018
Airport Holiday Inn – Des Moines, Iowa
6111 Fleur Dr
Des Moines, IA 50321
http://www.abracorndabra.com/
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June 2018
Puppet Power 2018: Story
June 1–3, 2018
University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta
https://wppuppet.com/puppet-power-2018/
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7th Annual PlayThink Movement and Arts Festival
June 13 – 17, 2018
HomeGrown HideAways
500 Floyd Branch Rd.
Berea, KY 40403
http://www.playthinkfest.com/
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July 2018
2018 I.B.M. Convention
JULY 4-7, 2018
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
187 Monroe Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
https://www.magician.org/convention/online-registration
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International Fellowship of Christian Magicians Convention
July 8th – 13th, 2018
Westside Church of the Nazarene
8610 W 10th St
Indianapolis, IN 46234
http://fcm.org/2018Convention
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ACE – Austin Convention for Entertainers
July 17th – 19th, 2018
Austin, TX
http://www.austinconventionforentertainers.com/
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VENT HAVEN ConVENTion 2018
JULY 18 – 21, 2018
Holiday Inn Cincinnati Airport
Erlanger, Kentucky 41018
http://venthavenconvention.com/
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S.A.M. Convention
July 21-23, 2018
Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive
8001 International Dr
Orlando, FL 32819
http://www.samconvention.com/
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Mooseburger Clown Arts Camp
July 24 – 29, 2018
Christ the King Retreat Center
621 First Ave. South
Buffalo MN 55313
http://mooseburger.com/moosecamp/
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August 2018
International Clown Week
August 1-7 of every year
http://www.internationalclownweek.org/
Whereas clowns have long been known as ambassadors of joy and good will and bring happiness to both joy and good will and bring happiness both to children and adults and
Where as: In recognition to the charitable activities of clowns and the wholesome entertainment they provide for all of our citizens: “International Clown Week” has been proclaimed for the week of August 1 thru August 7, and Now there for we proclaim the week of August 1 thru 7 “International Clown Week.”
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Abbott’s 81st Magic Get Together
August 1-4, 2018
Colon, MI
https://www.magicgettogether.com/
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Texas Clown Association 35th Annual Convention
August 1 – 5, 2018
The Westin Dallas Fort Worth Airport
4545 W. John Carpenter Fwy.
Irving, TX 75063
http://texasclownassociation.org/
http://midcitiesclownalley.com/tcaconvention/
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MAGIC Live
August 5 – 8, 2018
The Orleans Hotel and Casino
4500 W Tropicana Ave.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89103
http://www.magicconvention.com/
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Pacific Coast Associaton of Magicians 2018 Magic convention
August 9th – 12th, 2018
Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center
801 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
http://www.pcambakersfield.com/
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American Clown Academy
August 13th – 17th, 2018
Camp Kaleo
463 Old Zebulon Rd,
Forsyth, GA 31029
http://aca18.com/
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KIDabara Annual Conference
August 22-25, 2018
Music Road Inn Complex
Pigeon Forge, TN
http://www.kidabra.org/conference
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Texas Association Of Magicians
Aug. 31 – Sept. 3, 2018
Hilton Americas-Houston
1600 Lamar Street
Houston, TX 77010
http://taom.org/2018/
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September 2018
SECA Convention
September 5 – 8, 2018
Holiday Inn Tampa/Westshore
700 N. Westshore Blvd.
Tampa, FL
http://southeastclowns.com/
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Magicians’ Alliance of Eastern States
September 6 – 8, 2018
Crowne Plaza Cherry Hill
2349 West Marlton Pike
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
http://www.maesonline.org/
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Santa Gathering 2018
DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Lancaster
2400 Willow Street Pike
Lancaster, PA 17602
http://santagathering.com/
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Great Plains Puppet Train
Sept. 13-16, 2018
West Liberty, Iowa
https://greatplainspuppettrain.com/
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Puppet Homecoming 2018
September 20-23, 2018
Brattleboro, VT
http://puppethomecoming.org/
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Atlanta Harvest of Magic
September 27th-29th 2018
Crowne Plaza Atlanta Airport
1325 Virginia Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30344
http://atlantaharvestofmagic.com/
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October 2018
Midwest Clown Round-Up
October 3 – October 7, 2018
Best Western Plus Hotel and Conference Center
La Porte, IN
http://midwestclownassociation.org/2018-roundup.html
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UK Face and Body Art Convention
October 8 – 14, 2018
Copthorne Hotel
The Waterfront, Level St
Brierley Hill DY5 1UR
http://www.facepaintingconvention.com/
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PuppetConf 2018
October 9 – 11, 2018
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
333 O’Farrell Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
http://www.puppet.com/puppetconf
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Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School
October 18th – 20th, 2018
Midland, Michigan
http://www.santaclausschool.com/
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November 2018
TRICS – Carolina Close-up Convention
November 1-3, 2018
Charlotte University Holiday Inn
8520 University Executive Park Dr
Charlotte, NC 28262
http://tricsconvention.com/
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Western Region Clown Association presents FAVE Convention
November 11-15, 2018
Texas Station Gambling Hall & Hotel
2101 Texas Star Ln.
North Las Vegas, NV 89032
http://www.faveconvention.com/
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Circus Magic Convention
November 2018 ???
Hampton, VA 23669
http://circusmagicconvention.com/
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December 2018
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Revisit for 2019 Dates
- http://www.oceansidemagic.com/
- http://www.lafetnola.com/
- http://ffffmagic.com/
- http://www.ignightfestival.com/
- https://www.puppeteers.org/festivals/2017-national-puppetry-festival/
- http://www.blingblingjam.com/
- http://clownjam.com/
- http://kentuckyclownderby.com/
- http://www.familyentertainersconvention.com/
- http://www.midatlanticclownassociation.com/
- http://magi-whirl.org/
- https://sites.google.com/site/tucsonjugglingfestival/
- http://bodycondallas.com/
- http://thenortheastsantas.com/
- http://www.discoversanta2016.com/
- http://www.blingblingjam.com/
- http://www.tntuniversity.com/
- http://puppetfestivalstl.org/
- http://www.feltacon.com/
- http://clownjam.com/
- http://www.livingartamerica.com/
- https://www.bodyartcabaret.com/
- http://www.wrcaconvention.org/home
- http://fpbaconvention.com/
- http://flamefestival.com/
- http://www.ClownCORNvention.com
- http://www.fahrenheitflowarts.com/
- http://heartlandclown.com/
- http://www.underthecouch.com/flatland/
- http://www.bayfaba.com/
- http://www.geniiconvention.com
- http://www.clownfest.com/
- http://kentuckyclownderby.com/
- http://www.cakeconn.com/
- http://magi-whirl.org/
- https://sites.google.com/site/tucsonjugglingfestival/
- http://bodycondallas.com/
- http://thenortheastsantas.com/
- http://www.discoversanta2016.com/
- http://www.blingblingjam.com/
- http://www.tntuniversity.com/
- http://puppetfestivalstl.org/
- http://www.feltacon.com/
- http://clownjam.com/
- http://www.livingartamerica.com/
- https://www.bodyartcabaret.com/
- http://www.wrcaconvention.org/home
- http://fpbaconvention.com/
- http://flamefestival.com/
- http://www.ClownCORNvention.com
- http://www.fahrenheitflowarts.com/
- http://heartlandclown.com/
- http://www.underthecouch.com/flatland/
- http://www.bayfaba.com/
- http://www.geniiconvention.com
- http://www.clownfest.com/
- http://kentuckyclownderby.com/
- http://www.cakeconn.com/