Hupstate Circus Fest

Come to the Hupstate Cabaret Fundraiser!

Buy your tickets for our fundraising cabaret on Sunday night at 8pm! Amazing Hupstate artists and local favorites have generously donated acts to help us fundraise for our first year as a nonprofit. 

Join us for an evening to fundraise for Hupstate Circus Inc, the non-profit that produces the festival! Performers have generously donated their artistry to support the cause and you'll see a who's who of the Hupstate artists and more.

Schedule

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I Think It Could Work
Sep
1

I Think It Could Work

"I Think It Could Work" is a contemporary circus show.. Utilizing elements of acrobatics, theatre, and classic games, this show is an experiment in what happens when our lives are decided by chance and our fates are left for the audience to decide.

For all ages

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Coffee and Waterfall Walk
Aug
31

Coffee and Waterfall Walk

Botanist Coffee Shop (meeting spot)

Join in community to visit Ithaca Falls, one of the over 100 waterfalls in our area, and grab a coffee before or after.

Meet at the local Botanist Coffee shop at 10am and will walk together to Ithaca Falls a few blocks away. The waterfall is spectacular and viewable from the sidewalk, or you can take a 5 minute short hike to see it up close.

All ages

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All Things Circus Zone
Sep
3

All Things Circus Zone

Press Bay Backlot - Free!

Join Circus Culture teaching artists to try the circus arts. All ages welcome - adults too! Multigenerational participation is encouraged. Childcare is not formally provided and parents/guardians are expected to remain on site or give consent for their youth to be on site independently.

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Cirque Us Stories
Sep
3

Cirque Us Stories

Press Bay Backlot - Free!

“Cirque Us Stories” is a new, thoughtfully curated show that flips through the pages of our troupe’s favorite stories to bring you a touching, thrilling narrative about community and identity. The show features aerialists, jugglers, acrobats, contortionists, clowns, and more, all ready to fly off the shelf and straight to you.

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Stars Above
Sep
2

Stars Above

Cass Park Sports Fields

Stars Above is an outdoor family friendly circus show created by founders of Hideaway Circus, Josh & Lyndsay Aviner. Set to original music and reimagined cover songs, Stars Above is a modern take on the nostalgic small touring circuses from two hundred years ago. This year's production features brand new acts alongside fan favorites from last season.

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Cirque Us Stories (ASL interpreted)
Sep
2

Cirque Us Stories (ASL interpreted)

Press Bay Backlot - Free!

“Cirque Us Stories” is a new, thoughtfully curated show that flips through the pages of our troupe’s favorite stories to bring you a touching, thrilling narrative about community and identity. The show features aerialists, jugglers, acrobats, contortionists, clowns, and more, all ready to fly off the shelf and straight to you.

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Stars Above (ASL interpreted)
Sep
2

Stars Above (ASL interpreted)

Cass Park Sports Fields

Stars Above is an outdoor family friendly circus show created by founders of Hideaway Circus, Josh & Lyndsay Aviner. Set to original music and reimagined cover songs, Stars Above is a modern take on the nostalgic small touring circuses from two hundred years ago. This year's production features brand new acts alongside fan favorites from last season.

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Environmental Partner Acrobatics for All
Sep
2

Environmental Partner Acrobatics for All

Treman Marina Loop - Free!

Join the acrobats of Acting for Climate to learn about how to roll, stack, climb, tumble, create, and connect in the natural environment while considering the impact of being a human on planet earth. All experience levels are welcome, however we ask that you come ready to explore how your body moves in relationship to the natural world, and to other people in the workshop. 

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All Things Circus Zone
Sep
2

All Things Circus Zone

Press Bay Backlot - Free!

Join Circus Culture teaching artists to try the circus arts. All ages welcome - adults too! Multigenerational participation is encouraged. Childcare is not formally provided and parents/guardians are expected to remain on site or give consent for their youth to be on site independently.

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Stars Above
Sep
1

Stars Above

Cass Park Sports Fields

Stars Above is an outdoor family friendly circus show created by founders of Hideaway Circus, Josh & Lyndsay Aviner. Set to original music and reimagined cover songs, Stars Above is a modern take on the nostalgic small touring circuses from two hundred years ago. This year's production features brand new acts alongside fan favorites from last season.

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