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New Zealand Juggling and Circus Festival 2016
March 3, 2016 @ 8:00 am - March 7, 2016 @ 5:00 pm
About the festival
Since 1993 the "New Zealand Juggling Festival" has travelled all over the country, taking an exciting and diverse event to new kiwi communities. The Festival invites all local, national and international visitors, from complete beginners through to professionals. There is something for everyone. Each year 100 to 150 participants come together from all over the world to have a great time!
The NZJF is a place where everyone can learn or share circus skills from aerial to ground, juggling to balance and from beginner to advanced. It is a beautiful environment whether you want to learn, teach, hang-out or just play. No matter how experienced you are, or if you’ve never juggled before, the festival has something to offer everyone ...
This year Sam and Logan are proud to announce that the New Zealand Juggling and Circus Festival will be held in Parakai Springs, Auckland. This is the second time the festival has travelled to Parakai, much to the locals' excitement!
There will be circus workshops for all levels, an amazing public show, Renegade performances, Fire Jam, Juggling Olympics and more.
The festival will be based at "Parakai Springs" with fantastic facilities including huge outdoor area for circus mayhem, large marquee which will be open for 24/7 juggling goodness!!!, camping and amenities, hot pools, hydroslides, on site food bar, walking distance to supermarkets and takeaway's. Get excited!!! We have an awesome venue in an awesome part of the country, what more could you want?
International Guest
Please give a warm welcome to Josh Horton!!
Josh has won gold medals from both the World Juggling Federation and the International Jugglers’ Association. He makes a living as a juggler performing at corporate functions, athletic events, and on television. Josh is also the most followed juggler on social media, so be sure to check out all of his channels and recent videos!
Check him out on:
Jugglerjoshhorton.com
Youtube
Instagram
Twitter
Facebook
Here are some videos of him being him:
Josh Horton 15 Second Tv Reel
Juggling Trick Shots Exclusive Footage
Juggler Josh Horton Promo
Christmas Juggling
Top 15 Trick Shots of 2015
The NZJCF "Gala Show"
The New Zealand Juggling Festival presents the annual "Gala Show". This show brings some of the countries best professional and up and coming variety acts to communities around the country. It even draws a few international performers!
Parakai Springs
Saturday 5th of March
Times TBC
We have a bunch of awesome acts confirmed with more to come out of the woodwork!
- Acts TBC
- Check back soon
AND LOTS MORE!
This is a show you don't want to miss and it will sell out! Get in quick! Tell your family and friends! And get set to be blown away!
The Circus Olympics
The Juggling Olympics is a family friendly day in the park! The event is a series of circus competitions, both serious and silly, where the participants of the New Zealand Juggling and Circus Festival challenge one another for glory.
Come on down, get involved, have some fun, be amazed and be entertained!
Parakai Springs
Sunday 6th of March
2pm-4pm
Festival Schedule
Thursday
- Pack in day
- Come set up your camp, say hello
- No workshops running
- All Night Music and Juggling Jam
Friday
- Workshops: All Day
- 7:30pm Renegade Show on-site
Saturday
- Workshops: All Day
- Public Show: Times TBC
Sunday
- Workshops: All morning
- 11am Festival AGM (All welcome and encouraged to attend)
- 2pm-4pm The Circus Olympics
- Sunday Night Renegade?!?!
Monday
- Pack Up
- Clean Up
- Head Home
Registration Fees
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!!!! CLICK HERE!
Full festival passes include: All Workshops, full Pool and hydroslide access, Gala Show ticket and on site camping.
Day passes include all workshops and full pool and hydroslide access. Camping is additional $5 per night if required.
Gala Show ticket ONLY includes admission to Gala Show. Pool access and workshops are not included.
| Adults Full Festival Pass | $100 |
| Youth (6-14) Full Festival Pass | $60 |
| Under 5 with a Paying Adult Full Festival Pass | FREE!!! |
| Family(2 Adults and 2 Youth) Full Festival Pass | $260 |
| Adult 1 Day Pass | $40 |
| Youth (6-14) 1 Day Pass | $30 |
| Under 5 with a Paying Adult Full Festival Pass | FREE!!! |
| Family(2 Adults and 2 Youth) 1 Day Pass | $110 |
| Adult Gala Show Ticket | $20 |
| Youth Gala Show Ticket | $10 |
| Under 5 with a Paying Adult Gala Show Ticket | FREE!!! |
Questions
For any questions email: contact@nzja.org.nz , or call Sam on +64211045045.
Accommodation
We have a beautiful campsite right next to all the facilities and action! There are plenty of tent sites so feel free to pick and choose on the day.
- Camping price included in Full Festival Pass
- Day Passes exclude camping, however, camping can be included for an additional $5 per night
- Camp grounds includes, a large Kitchen and full bathrooms.
For people after a little more comfort there are a couple of motels/Lodges accross the road from the venue.
For any travellers travelling around New Zealand on their way to or from the NZJCF the lovely people atJugglers Rest have offered discounted accommodation for you in Picton.