Welcome to the website for the 2011 National Puppetry Festival -- the 75th Anniversary of the premier puppetry event in the U.S. Since 1937, the Puppeteers of America has presented festivals to spotlight the best in puppetry in all its forms. The National Puppetry Festival is held every two years and brings together puppeteers and friends from around the world to study, share, inspire, enlighten, entertain, and be entertained.
For 2011, the National Puppetry Festival returns to the campus of the Georgia Institute of Technology in the heart of midtown Atlanta. The fun begins with 
an opening night performance and reception on Tuesday evening, July 12th and concludes Saturday evening, July 16th. In between are morning workshops; afternoon, evening, and late night performances; exhibits; the Puppetry Store; a field trip and – if you insist – some time to eat and sleep. If you are an educator or therapist, come early on July 12th for a special symposium just for you.
The Puppeteers of America are very pleased to announce special guests Steve Whitmire and Kermit the Frog. On stage at the 75th Anniversary National Puppetry Festival, Friday evening, July 15.
Spend an evening with Steve and Kermit as they discuss their lives, their careers, their plans for the future, and their unique connection with each other.
Day passes are now availale for purchase! Also, the preliminary schedule is available for downloading.
Tranportation and Festival Check-in information has been posted. Make sure to read and print everything you need!
