The Clown Network
Resource for the Professional Clown
Clown Events
Here is a partial listing of regional and national clown events. 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. Links to organizations that hold annual conventions for face painting, balloons, and magic are included on their respective pages.
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.
June 2010
Red Skelton Clown School
June 7-13, 2010
Vincennes, Indiana
http://redskeltonclownschool.com/
2nd Annual Red Skelton Clown School at the Vincennes University in Vincennes, IN.
July 2010
Clown Jam
July 14-18, 2010
Branson, MO
800-523-4887
http://www.clownjam.com/
Mooseburger Clown Arts Camp
July 27 - August 1, 2010
Buffalo, MN
http://mooseburger.com/camp/
Mooseburger Camp is the clown school created by Tricia Manuel from world famous Pricilla
Mooseburger Originals. It is a one week intensive clown school designed to meet the needs
of people who want to learn to be "real" clowns.
August 2010
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, 2009, and Now there for
we, The Clown Network proclaim the week of August 1 thru 7 "International Clown Week."
California Clown Campin'
August 1-7, 2010
California State University, San Bernardino California
5500 University Parkway
San Bernardino California 92407
http://www.californiaclowncampin.org/
TnT University
August 2nd - 8th 2010
Taccoa GA
http://www.tntuniversity.com/
At the TnT University their goal is to bring the best possible instructors that will raise the level
of professionalism in all areas of clowning, from secular to hospital and including Christian clowning.
2010 Smiles Unlimited 21st Annual Conference
August 6, 7, & 8th 2010
Holiday Inn
3850 DePauw Boulevard
Indianapolis, IN 46268
http://www.smilesunlimitedclowns.com/
Smiles Unlimited invite you to come and join the Smiles Clown family at their 21st annual conference.
KIDabara Annual Conference
August 11 - 14, 2010
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
http://www.kidabra.com/
KIDabara's Annual Conference is in Pigeon Forge, TN at the Music Road Hotel Complex. This year's theme
is The Year of Incredible!
September 2010
South East Clown Association (SECA) Convention
September 8-12 2010
Jacksonville, FL
http://www.southeastclownassoc.org/Convention.html
This year's theme is 2010: a space odyssey.
The convention will be at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront in Jacksonville, FL.
Clownfest
September 16-19, 2009
Seaside Heights, New Jersey
http://www.clownfest.com/
Clownfest 2010, 29th Annual Edition at Seaside Heights, New Jersey.
Thursday, September 16 to Sunday, September 19, 2010 with a Pre-Training Day on Wednesday,
September 15, 2010.
With clown events on the Boardwalk on Saturday and Sunday, this is a great convention for
anyone who wants to meet the public.
Circus Fans of America 2010 Convention
September 17-21, 2010
Crowne Plaza Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MI
http://cfa2010.com/index.html
Circus Magic West
September 24-25, 2010
San Diego, CA
http://www.CircusMagicWest.com/
800-523-4887
Presented by Steve Kissell.
Offering classes in balloons, comedy magic, and skits. Featuring American Clown Idol!
Midwest Clown Association Roundup
September 29 - October 3, 2010
La Porte Hotel and Conference Centre in La Porte, Indiana
http://www.midwestclowns.net/
Hosted by the Clown Clubs of Northwest Indiana
Texas Clown Association Convention
September 29 - October 3, 2010
Granbury Resort Conference Center in Granbury, TX
http://www.texasclownassociation.org/Convs.html
Hosted by the Cowtown Clowns at the Granbury Resort Conference Center,
621 E. Pearl St., Granbury, TX 76048
October 2010
Northwest Festival of Clowns
October 7-10, 2010
Harrison, Idaho
http://www.nwfestivalofclowns2010.com/
The festival will be held at the N-SID-SEN Camp & Conference Center on the shores of lake
Coeur d Alene in picturesque Northern Idaho.
Kapitol Klowns Mid-East Clown Convention
October 15th and 16th, 2010
College Park United Methodist Church
College Park, MD
http://www.KapitolKlowns.com/
Join Kapitol Klowns (COAI Alley #6) as they host the Mid-East Clown Convention.
Convention includes, lectures, jams, vendors, and other activities.
November 2010
Kentucky Clown Derby
November 4-7, 2010
Louisville, KY
http://www.kentuckyclownderby.com/
800-523-4883
Presented by Steve Kissell.
Come celebrate our 20th year of facepainting, balloons, and comedy magic with intensives and 3 shows!
Western Region Clown Association Convention
November 7th thru the 11th, 2010
Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino, Laughlin, Nevada
http://www.westregionclowns.org/
Mid-Atlantic Clown Association Annual Convention
November 10 - 14, 2010
New Cumberland (Harrisburg), PA
http://www.midatlanticclownassociation.com/
Convention information will be posted as soon as received.
February 2011
Circus Magic
February 24-27, 2011
Williamsburg, VA
http://www.CircusMagicConvention.com/
800-523-4887
Annual clown convention in Williamsburg, VA.
July 2011
Mooseburger Clown Arts Camp
July 24 - 31, 2011
Buffalo, MN
http://mooseburger.com/camp/
Mooseburger Camp is the clown school created by Tricia Manuel from world famous Pricilla
Mooseburger Originals. It is a one week intensive clown school designed to meet the needs
of people who want to learn to be "real" clowns.
Past Events
Sorry you missed it... here are links to clown events from the past year.
January 2009
Face and Body Art Convention
Jan 4-6, 2009
Orlando, FL
http://www.FPBAConvention.com/
Featuring four days of classes (plus pre-convention classes on January 4th) taught
by award-winning instructors. Find classes for all skill levels in face painting,
body painting, airbrush, henna, glitter tattoos, FX, plus face painting and balloon
art "jams" and special group presentations throughout the week.
Clown Cruise 2009
January 10-17, 2009
Western Caribbean
February 2009
78th Annual Columbus Magi-Fest
February 5-7, 2009
Columbus, OH
http://www.magifest.org/
Clown City Jamboree
February 5-8, 2009
Mystic, CA
Show Me Clowns for Jesus
February 12-15, 2009
Springfield, MO
http://www.ShowMeClownsForJesus.org/
Circus Magic
February 20-22, 2009
Williamsburg, VA
http://www.CircusMagic.com/
This year's theme is "Back to the Future with Circus Magic!"
March 2009
WCA Annual Convention
March 16-20, 2009
Denver, Colorado
http://www.worldclown.com/
World Clown Association Annual Convention at the Renaissance Denver in Denver, CO.
Clown Forum Spring Fling 2009
March 26th - March 29th
South Bend, IN
http://www.clown-forum.com/spring_fling_2009.php
Ah, spring... when a young clown's fancy lightly turns to getting the best clown education for his
buck.
Confirmed instructors are:
Pricilla Mooseburger (costuming, movement and more)
Frederick Baisch (comedy, magic, and comedy magic and more)
Paula Biggio (face painting, working your audience and more)
April 2009
Annual COAI Convention - Run for the Noses
April 21-26, 2009
Clarksville, IN
http://www.inkyclowns.com/
Inky Clowns are hosting the Annual COAI Convention.
Registration includes competition (if COAI member), classes, jam sessions,
workshops, access to dealer's room and access to both the theme party and the
Awards Banquet.
Family Entertainers Workshop
April 27-30, 2009
Las Vegas, NV
http://www.FamilyEntertainersWorkshop.com/
May 2009
Family Entertainers Workshop
May 11-14, 2009
Youngstown, OH
http://www.FamilyEntertainersWorkshop.com/
Face and Body Art International Convention
May 20-24, 2009
Orlando, FL
http://www.fabaic.com/
FABAIC is the annual Face and Body Art International Convention which takes
place in May in Orlando, Florida. Over 400+ painters from around the world gather
together to experience the largest face and body painting convention in the US.
Classes are offered in Face and Body Art, brush, sponge, airbrush as well as
henna, glitter tattoo and SFX. The first convention was May 2002 in Orlando, Fl.
June 2009
Clown Camp
June 7-13, 2009
La Crosse, WI
http://clowncamp.org/
The Original Clown Camp - the Longest Running and Largest Clown School in the World
Red Skelton Clown School
June 9-14, 2009
Vincennes, IN
http://redskeltonclownschool.com/
In Red's Hometown Vincennes, Indiana at Vincennes University. This school will be for beginners
as well as the seasoned clown. Red Skelton Clown School will provide the basics, and then through
the leadership of an ALL STAR STAFF, students will be encouraged to reach for new levels of
excellence through hands-on application.
July 2009
Clown Jam
July 15-19, 2009
Branson, MO
http://www.ClownJam.com/
TNT Clowning For Christ
July 26-31, 2009
Georgia Baptist Conference Center
http://www.clowning4christ.com/
TNT is hosting their clown camp in Toccoa, GA. They promise a vacation with a focus!
Mooseburger Clown Arts Camp
July 28 - August 2, 2009
Buffalo, MN
http://mooseburger.com/camp/
Mooseburger Camp is the clown school created by Tricia Manuel from world famous Pricilla
Mooseburger Originals. It is a one week intensive clown school designed to meet the needs
of people who want to learn to be "real" clowns. Sir Toony plans to go again this summer.
August 2009
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, 2009, and Now there for
we, The Clown Network proclaim the week of August 1 thru 7 "International Clown Week."
Texas Clown Convention
AUGUST 5 - 9, 2009
http://www.happitymesclowns.vpweb.com/
The Official Convention of The Texas Clown Association sponsored by Happi Tymes Clown Alley, Arlington, TX
KIDabara Annual Conference
August 12 - 15, 2009
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
http://www.kidabra.com/
The 18th Year - The Incredible Year of the Performer
KIDabara's Annual Conference is in Pigeon Forge, TN at the Music Road Hotel Complex
(with Optional Seminars starting August 11th)
September 2009
Clownfest
September 17-20, 2009
Seaside Heights, New Jersey
http://www.clownfest.com/
Clownfest 2009, 28th Annual Edition at Seaside Heights, New Jersey. Clownfest begins on
Thursday, September 17 to Sunday, September 20, 2009 with a Pre-Training Day, Wednesday, September 16.
South East Clown Association (SECA) Convention
September 9-13 2009
Maitland, FL
http://www.southeastclownassoc.org/Convention.html
The South East Clown Association 2009 Convention theme is Treasure Chest of Smiles.
It will be held at the Sheraton Orlando North hotel in Maitland, FL.
Christmas Magic Workshop
Sunday, Sept. 13, 2 - 6 pm
Stafford VA
http://www.ginnmagic.com/DGAppear.htm
Performance Skills for the Family Entertainer
Sept 21-23, 2009
Norfolk, VA
http://www.familyentertainersworkshop.com/
Presented by Steve Kissell. Celebrating 17 big years of "Leading The Way To Laughter and Learning!"
Circus Magic West Coast
September 25-26, 2009
San Diego
http://www.familycomedian.com/
October 2009
36th Midwest Clown RoundUp
Oct.7th-11th, 2009
Lansing, Michigan
http://midwestclowns.net/
The MCA hosts a Round-up (Clown Convention) annually in the fall.
Kentucky Clown Derby
October 8-11, 2009
Louisville, KY
http://www.kentuckyclownderby.com/
Presented by Steve Kissell.
North West Festival of Clowns 09
October 15-18, 2009
Olympia, WA
http://www.BigFootClownAlley.com/
Kapitol Klowns Mid-East Clown Convention
October 16-17, 2009
Gaithersburg, MD
http://www.KapitolKlowns.com/
Join Kapitol Klowns (COAI Alley #6) as they celebrate their 40th Anniversary.
Convention will be held at the
Holiday Inn at Rt 124 and Rt 355 in Gaithersburg, MD.Lectures on Friday
evening and all day Saturday.
November 2009
Performance Skills for the Family Entertainer
November 6-7, 2009
Park Plaza Hotel
Bloomington, MN
http://www.familyentertainersworkshop.com/
Presented by Steve Kissell. Celebrating 17 big years of "Leading The Way To Laughter and Learning!"
Daytona Festival of Magic
November 6-8, 2009
Daytona Beach, FL
http://www.daytonamagic.com/
Dealers - Lectures - Work Shops - Stage and Close-up Contests
Western Region Clown Association Convention
November 8 - 12th, 2009
Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino, Laughlin, Nevada
http://www.westregionclowns.org/
Mid-Atlantic Clown Association Annual Convention
November 11-15, 2009
New Cumberland (Harrisburg), PA
http://www.midatlanticclownassociation.com/
Convention information will be posted as soon as received. The theme will be
"HARRISBURG HOE-DOWN." The convention will be at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference
Center, New Cumberland (Harrisburg), PA.
January 2010
Toby The Clown Foundation, Inc. Grand Opening
January 9, 2010
PO BOX 2417
109 W Interlake Blvd
Lake Placid, FL 33862
Kapital Kidvention
January 27th –29th, 2010
Springfield, VA
http://www.kapitalkidvention.com/
First Annual Kapital Kidvention
Clown Vegas
January 25-28, 2010
Las Vegas, NV
http://www.clownvegas.com/
800-523-4887
February 2010
Joey To The World Gospel Clown Convention
February 5-6, 2010
Sagemont Church
11300 S. Sam Houston Parkway
Houston, Texas 77089
http://www.joeytotheworld.org/
FPBA Las Vegas Convention 2010
February 9 - 12, 2010
Flamingo Hotel
Las Vegas
http://www.fpbaconvention.com/2010/
Face Painting and Body Art 2010 Convention
Show Me Clowns For Jesus National Conference
February 12-14, 2010
Clarion Hotel
3333 South Glenstone
Springfield, MO 65804
http://www.showmeclownsforjesus.org/
Balloon Twisters Convention: Twist & Shout 2010 Chicago
February 17-21, 2010
http://www.balloonconvention.com/
Balloon convention February 17-21, 2010 at the Oak Brook Hills Marriott in
Oak Brook Hills (Chicago) IL, USA
Circus Magic
February 19-21, 2010
Williamsburg, VA
http://www.CircusMagicConvention.com/
800-523-4887
Annual clown convention in Williamsburg, VA. This year's theme is South of the Border Celebration.
The convention is at the Lexington George Washington Inn in Williamsburg.
FCC Southeast Regional Conference
February 25(evening), 26 & 27, 2010
New Hope Baptist Church
551 New Hope Road
Fayetteville, GA 30214
http://www.fcclowns.com/Southeast%20Reg%20Conf.htm
Fellowship of Christian Clowns Southeast Region present
2010, A clown Odyssey – Clowning, Ministry, Skills.
March 2010
Circus Magic Hawaii
March 11, 2010
Honolulu
Kalihi Palama Library
http://www.FamilyComedian.com/
$20 admission - Family Fun Entertainment, Magic & Storytelling and Wacky Restaurant Routines
Contact Richard Saden at clownsofaloha@gmail.com or 808-222-0064
April 2010
World Balloon Convention
April 15-18, 2010
Sheraton Dallas Hotel
Dallas, TX
http://www.worldballoonconvention.com/
A new balloon event from Qualatex.
WCA Annual Convention
April 18-23, 2010
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
http://www.worldclown.com/
World Clown Association Annual Convention at the Canad Inn - Polo Park.
Clowns Of America International - 25th Anniversary Convention
April 20th - 25th, 2010
Houston, TX
http://www.coai2010houston.com/
The members of Cheerful Clown Alley #166 in Houston, Texas are working diligently to host COAI's
25th Anniversary Convention!
May 2010
ClownTown, Inc.
May 14 - 16, 2010
The Place Off the Square
50 North Second Street
Newark, Ohio 43055
http://www.clowntown.org/Info/CTframe.html
Magic Minnesota
May 21-22, 2010
Minneapolis, MN
http://www.familyentertainersworkshop.com/
800-523-4887
Balloon, magic and stage shows with two public shows.
Face and Body Art International Convention
May 26-30, 2010
Double Tree Hotel
Universal Studios Orlando, Florida
http://www.fabaic.com/