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— The FUN Starts In —

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— The FUN Starts In —

World-Class Performers

Acrobatics

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Witness gravity-defying displays of balance, agility, and control.

Comedy

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Laugh out loud as comedy collides with jaw-dropping circus stunts.

Fire

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Feel the heat. Blazing fire. Daring acts. Pure adrenaline.

Installations

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Immerse yourself in creative corners where art, fun, and interaction collide.

Special Events

🎪 Get a Sneak Peek!

Catch a highlight from this year’s lineup featuring NorthFIRE Circus, Dr. Draw, and the Strange Parade.  This preview gives you just a taste of the excitement we have in store for you!

Special Events

🎪 Get a Sneak Peek!

Catch a highlight from this year’s lineup featuring NorthFIRE Circus, Dr. Draw, and the Strange Parade.
This preview gives you just a taste of the excitement we have in store.

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Festival and Events Ontario

Top 100 Festival

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Reader's Choice

Diamond Winner

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Reader's Choice

Gold Winner

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Reader's Choice

Platinum Winner

Help Us
Get to the Next Round

Best-of-Waterloo-Nomination-2025

Nominations close August 8! We need your nomination to make the Top 5! Look for us in Arts, Culture & Entertainment and select Best Local Event, Best Local Festival, and Best Family Activities.

$250 Gift Card
Giveaway

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We're giving away (6) $250 gift certificates during the Carnival on Thursday, August 21st to be used at any of the participating businesses in Uptown Waterloo.

READY TO PLAN YOUR
CARNIVAL VISIT? 🎪

View the  full performer lineup, event schedule, site map & more.

A special thank you to the Waterloo Region Record for designing this year’s digital program!

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Sponsors

Our sponsors’ incredible generosity enables us to bring you the Sun Life Waterloo Busker Carnival. Thank you for supporting street performing as an entertainment form and for making Waterloo a hub for amazing entertainment!

Government Funders

Thank you to our Government Funders who provide valuable assistance.

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