The 2024
Sideshow
Hootenanny

The USA’s only large-scale gathering of sideshow performers, producers, and fans from around the world is coming to NYC for the first time ever.

Friday, April 5, 5pm-10pm
The Hoot's Bizarre Bazaar in the Shooting Gallery Annex.

Friday, April 5, 8pm-10pm
Hosted by Jenn O. Cide, with performances by Ivana Coquetu, Belladonna Bienvenue, Mina Minx, Mysterion, Stolen Stitches Sideshow, Cinder & Ash, Nathan McScary, Alice Witchfire, La Reine The Thrill, Krystal Younglove. Come early for a preshow presentation by sideshow historian James Taylor.

Saturday, April 6, 1pm-7pm
The Hoot's Bizarre Bazaar in the Shooting Gallery Annex.

Saturday, April 6, 1pm-2:30pm
Clown Inside Out! With Big Apple Star Glen Heroy!

Saturday, April 6, 3pm-4:30pm
Aerial Silks & Lyra Skills & Conditioning with With Miss Coney Island 2024, Aurora North!

Saturday, April 6, 7pm-11pm
Featuring performances by Captain & Maybelle, Doctor Finnegan’s Circus, Nati Amos, The Loud Mime, Broken Skabz Sideshow, Three Legged Dog Sideshow, Lunival Lousion. Featuring a preshow panel curated by Lady Aye the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement award to sideshow legend Harley Newman.

Sunday, April 7, 1pm-7pm
The Hoot's Bizarre Bazaar in the Shooting Gallery Annex.

Sunday, April 7, 1pm-3pm
Fire Eating 101 with Kita St. Cyr

Sunday, April 7, 3:30pm-4:30pm
Sharing Secrets of Sideshow Success with Doctor Finnegan’s Circus!

Sunday, April 7, 5pm-6pm
Talkin Geek with Nathan Wakefield!

Sunday, April 7, 7pm-10pm
The 2024 Sideshow Hootenanny award ceremony, with performances by Kita St Cyr, Cyclone Jack Sullivan, Pink Velvet Witch, Faux Pas Le Fae, Aurora North, Geoff With a G, London St. Juniper and Hexli.

Events take place at Sideshows by the Seashore, 1208 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11224. Google Map here.

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