

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: IJA Festival 2026 - 79th Annual
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 27 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: 📣Pre-reg is open now!

The International Jugglers' Association (IJA) is excited to announce its 79th Annual Festival, set to take place from July 27 to August 2nd, 2026, in Fort Wayne, IN USA. 

This week-long celebration is a must-attend for jugglers and circus artists of all levels, offering a unique blend of performances, workshops, competitions, and community events.

Festival Highlights:
Workshops: Engage in a variety of skill-building sessions tailored for all proficiency levels, covering diverse juggling techniques and circus arts.

Shows: Experience captivating performances, including the esteemed IJA Juggling Championships, featuring top-tier international talent.

Competitions: Participate in or witness exciting contests that challenge and showcase the skills of jugglers from around the globe.

Community Events: Connect with fellow enthusiasts through games, social gatherings, and collaborative activities, fostering a vibrant and supportive community atmosphere.

For more detailed information on the festival schedule, registration, lodging, and other inquiries, please visit the official IJA Festival website at Juggle Festival - https://festival.juggle.org/

You must be a member of the IJA to attend, information and how to become a member is here - https://www.juggle.org/membership/

Fort Wayne is an ideal setting for the IJA festival, with dozens of walkable restaurants, green spaces, and locally owned shops. All Festival venues are conveniently located in the compact and friendly downtown center. Everyone you want to know will be there, so come join all the fun in a great city when we celebrate 79 years of The International Jugglers’ Association!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fort-wayne/ija-festival-2026-79th-annual/200028788499058
- **Event Categories**: festivals, contests, workshops, sports, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 183

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://festival.juggle.org/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=fort+wayne-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Fort Wayne
- **state**: IN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Grand Wayne Convention Center
- **lat**: 41.076347684871
- **long**: -85.140828842495
- **full address**: Grand Wayne Convention Center, 219 W Washington Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46802-3020, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: International Jugglers' Association - IJA (https://allevents.in/org/international-jugglers-association-ija/5143389)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mon, 27 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Grand Wayne Convention Center, 219 W Washington Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46802-3020, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** International Jugglers' Association - IJA
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** festivals, contests, workshops, sports, art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about IJA Festival 2026 - 79th Annual ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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