2011 Groundhog Day Jugglers Festival 33rd Annual

Atlanta, GA Feb 4-6, 2011 at the Yaraab Shrine Center

The artwork for this year's festival t-shirt was done by Katherine Howard.

Festival report by Charles Shapiro

Photos of the 2011 festival by Joyce Howard

Videos of the 2011 Competition by Gerry Almand, Justin Mullins and others

2011 PHIL Groundhog trophy winners:

  • "Most Terrific" - Heather Marriott and Neil Jordan
  • "Most Superb" - Austin Bruckner
  • "Most Awesome" - David Ferman

Master of Ceremonies - Rodger French

Sound - Keith Watson and Hal Baird

Competitors for the PHIL trophy:

  • Keith McNeil
  • Etai Dvora and Matt Feldman
  • David Ferman
  • Dan Brown
  • Austin Bruckner
  • Ashley Ellis
  • Ian Willoughby
  • Len Ferman
  • Heather Marriott and Neil Jordan

Mouse Award

  • Judy Thompson

Performers in the Late Night Cabaret:

  • Steve Langley (MC)
  • DeLuxe Vaudeville Orchestra
  • Heather and Ivan Marriott
  • Tango Dancers
  • John Nations
  • Ashley Ellis
  • Lisa Mount and Janet Metzger
  • David Ferman and Dan Brown
  • Kenny Toombs
  • Tim Settimi
  • "Playing by Air" - Ted Joblin and Jacob Weiss

Vendors and Sponsors:

  • Laughing Dragon Swords and Toys
  • Infinite Illusions
  • The Bag Lady
  • Dubé
  • Higgins Brothers
  • Hu-ya Hoops by Kiki
  • Chair Massage by Advanced Cranial Healing Practitioner Darlene W. Van Dyke
  • LaBanana's Closet
  • Bill Giduz (donated 3 PHIL trophies)
  • Wallace Howard (donated 13 IJA memberships)
  • IJA
  • Flying Clipper
  • Face Painting by Miss Erna

  • Happy Hoopers