Clowns, drums and magic - Oh MY! Berkshire Busk! announces an afternoon of family entertainment on Saturday, July 30 at the Gazebo/Giggle Park in downtown Great Barrington from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., (weather permitting).
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Giggle Park will live up to its name as kids of all ages are awed and amazed by the Berkshire Busk! performer lineup. Alongside face painting, there will be designated times for magic and circus performers, and they’ll have the chance to take the stage themselves in a drum circle. The afternoon will end with a special performance from the beloved local performer, Roger the Jester.
“We want to ensure that Berkshire Busk! is for all ages, and the best way we could imagine is a separate event just for kids,” said festival director Eugene Carr. “Great Barrington and the Berkshires have always been an ideal destination for families to live and vacation. And now, it’s a place to experience the best of family-oriented fun.”
The event has been co-sponsored by the Mass Cultural Council and Robin’s Candy, and the first 100 children that arrive will get a goodie bag of sweet surprises.
THE FULL LINE UP:
1:30 p.m. Bowey’s Zany Family Fun Show
Bruce Bowey is an award winning family entertainer who delights audiences with his hilarious blend of magic tricks, ventriloquism and balloon twisting. Get ready to laugh and be amazed at Bowey’s Zany Family Fun Show!
2:30 p.m. Drum Circle with Otha Day
A "Drum Circle" is a highly interactive event where we play drums and percussion instruments to create in-the-moment music.....AND it's just plain FUN!! Come and experience the joy of making music together by participating in a lively Drum Circle. Bring yourself - drums and percussion instruments provided.
3:30 p.m. Roger the Jester
Roger the Jester plays for and with his audience utilizing honed skills of juggling, magic, music and improvisation, all without a spoken word! Come experience his silent improvisational olio of object manipulation, magic, music and mayhem.
Throughout Family Day - Raeah Rama (Face Painting)
Raeah Rama is a recent Monument Mountain High School graduate and new to the world of face painting. She is excited to bring some smiles to the Berkshires through what she loves to do...paint!
Website information at: https://www.berkshirebusk.com/kids-family
About Berkshire Busk!
Berkshire Busk! Is a 15-weekend summer music and arts festival on the streets of downtown Great Barrington featuring an array of “buskers,” (street performers) on Friday evenings, Saturday afternoons and evenings from Memorial Day through Labor Day. It also includes a night market on Saturday nights, and Berkshire Busk Roadside at the Berkshire Mountain Distillery.
