Hupstate Circus Fest
2026 SCHEDULE
September 4-7, 2026
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Flying Trapeze Workshop (Thursday)
Flying Trapeze Workshop - come fly!
Open to all levels of flyers, from first timers to regular intermediates! Students are coached individually to their level.
Requirements:
Hang from a bar for ~10 seconds.
Wear a safety belt that will be tight around your waist.
Climb 23' ladder to the platform (with a backup safety line attached to your safety belt).
Listen to verbal instructions or contact polly@hupstatecircus.org for access support by Aug 30, 2026.
Be comfortable with physical touch (explained to you before hand) for cuing, and entrances and exits from the trapeze platform.
Flying Trapeze - Try A Swing (Saturday)
Flying Trapeze Workshop - try a swing!
Want to try a taste of flying trapeze? Sign up for a single swing!
Spots available in advance and day of.
Requirements:
Hang from a bar for ~10 seconds.
Wear a safety belt that will be tight around your waist.
Climb 23' ladder to the platform (with a backup safety line attached to your safety belt).
Listen to verbal instructions or contact polly@hupstatecircus.org for access support by Aug 30, 2026.
Be comfortable with physical touch (explained to you before hand) for cuing, and entrances and exits from the trapeze platform.
Flying Trapeze - Try A Swing (SUnday)
Flying Trapeze Workshop - try a swing!
Want to try a taste of flying trapeze? Sign up for a single swing!
Spots available in advance and day of.
Requirements:
Hang from a bar for ~10 seconds.
Wear a safety belt that will be tight around your waist.
Climb 23' ladder to the platform (with a backup safety line attached to your safety belt).
Listen to verbal instructions or contact polly@hupstatecircus.org for access support by Aug 30, 2026.
Be comfortable with physical touch (explained to you before hand) for cuing, and entrances and exits from the trapeze platform.
Flying Trapeze Workshop (Sunday)
Flying Trapeze Workshop - come fly!
Open to all levels of flyers, from first timers to regular intermediates! Students are coached individually to their level.
Requirements:
Hang from a bar for ~10 seconds.
Wear a safety belt that will be tight around your waist.
Climb 23' ladder to the platform (with a backup safety line attached to your safety belt).
Listen to verbal instructions or contact polly@hupstatecircus.org for access support by Aug 30, 2026.
Be comfortable with physical touch (explained to you before hand) for cuing, and entrances and exits from the trapeze platform.