NATIONAL DAY OF PUPPETRY IN USA
This year the 10th Annual National Day of Puppetry will be officially celebrated on Saturday April 26. The Puppeteers of America is proud to present this National Day of Puppetry taking place all over North America and brought to you by the local Puppeteers of America guild in your area. [MORE]

PUPPETFEST MIDWEST CELEBRATES 6 YEARS
PuppetFest MidWest is an independent, annual puppetry festival that is presented, organized and financially supported by puppeteers as a gift to other puppeteers by Peter and Debbie Allen. It is an affordable puppet festival, with an emphasis on showing and teaching the traditional skills of good puppet theatre. It's a 4 day in-depth workshop, and treat yourself to world-class puppet performances. July 8-13 at North Central Missouri College & Grundy County Jewett Norris Library Trenton, Missouri. [MORE]

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL IN POLAND
The Banialuka Puppet Theatre in Bielsko-Biala, Poland is preparing the 23rd edition of its International Festival of Puppetry Art to be held May 24–28. The festival is organized as a competition- the professional jury grants the Grand Prix (a financial prize). There are also The Young Critics Award and The Children’s Jury Award. During the festival, various arts exhibition, outdoor performances, discussions and various theatrical events take place. [MORE]

MINI SUMMER FESTIVAL IN LJUBLJANA
The 10th International Puppetry Festival MINI SUMMER IN LJUBLJANA 2008 will take place in Ljubljana, Slovenia from June 29-August, 31. The festival is organized by Mini Teater Ljubljana. [MORE]

PEACE THROUGH PUPPETS IN IRAQ
Dressed in full body armor First Sergeant Bruce Reges unintentionally terrified a room full of school children in Iraq last May. As a teacher, builder and someone who loves kids, he was upset to be seen as a monster. How could he help Iraqi children see American soldiers as friends? Could puppets be the answer? [MORE]