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Regional Festivals

The Festivals Committee is pleased to announce the 2026 regional festival cycle. Questions or interested in presenting a proposal for 2026?  Please email festivals@puppeteers.org.

Regional Festival Budget Planning


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Upcoming events

  • That Puppet Palooza

    • April 17, 2026
    • April 19, 2026
    • Unicoi State Park and Lodge, Helen, GA

    That Puppet Palooza

    That Puppet Palooza

    Celebrate Puppetry in the Park at That Puppet Palooza!
    April 17-19, 2026
    Unicoi State Park and Lodge, Helen, Georgia

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  • Southwest Regional HOT (Heart of Texas) Puppet Festival

    • October 02, 2026
    • October 03, 2026
    • Sawyer Yards, Houston, TX

    HOT (Heart of Texas) Puppet Festival

    HOT Puppet Festival

    October 2-3, 2026

    You are invited to The Heart of Texas HOT Puppet Festival

    Please join this artistically enriching and memorable experience for everyone with an interest in puppetry. Perfect for educators, librarians, artists, therapists, actors, clowns, ventriloquists, families, students, seniors, and all puppetry enthusiasts.

    Performances • Workshops • Parties • Puppet Store • Raffle • Exhibits

    See festival details and updates at www.hotpuppets.org.

    Download the event postcard here (PDF)

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Please submit completed Budget Form (PDF) to festivals@puppeteers.org.

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