Hello jugglers! We are "Just For Joy," an organization established to organize the 20th European Juggling Convention in Torino , Italy . The tentative dates will be September 1 - 6, but until we receive final permission, we cannot guarantee that. So please be understanding if it changes!

We want to make the convention great by involving many jugglers to take part in all the games and shows. Our official program is not yet finished, but we plan to organize a Public Show, parade, Olympic games, workshops, open stages (including one for beginning acts), street shows, and a place where the people of Torino can learn to juggle and meet jugglers.

We also haven't arranged the exact location for the fest, nor obtained all the official permits necessary. But if all goes as planned, the convention will be held in a very large park near the city center. Along one side is the river Po , with a bicycle path to the city center. Our little convention village there will also have juggling shops, a museum, an Italian restaurant with good, cheap (vegetarian) food, and lots of surprises! An indoor sports hall is a 20-minute walk away, and shuttle bus service to that location will be available.

Pre-registration has begun, and people wanting pay in their local currencies can do so through EJA bank accounts in Italy , Germany , United Kingdom , France , USA and Holland . To pre-register in your country, please contact your EJA country representative. Jugglers in North America can also get information from EJA representative Tim Furst; Seattle WA. It is possible to pre-register for the festival with a check in US dollars to a US address.

In the meantime if you want more information, want to volunteer to help, or would like to perform in the shows, we would love to hear from you. Contact: Just For Joy; Torino ITALY.

May 3 - 4 Jackson , Michigan

The Jugglers of MSU & GLAJA present Cascadia '97 be in the Jackson Crossing Mall (Target wing).  Contact: Joannie Wrozek; Napoleon MI or Dave Brautigam; Jackson MI

May 8 - 11  Aalborg , Denmark

The 2nd 12th Nordic Juggling Festival will be in Aalborg .  Contact Inger Krusegaard;  Aalborg , Denmark; or Jorgen Mortensen.

May 16 - 18  Fort Wayne , Indiana

Juggler's Anonymous presents its 17th annual Sir Isaac Newton Memorial Juggling Festival at Franke Park 's Pavilion #1 (unless a better site is found). The festival will include open juggling, contests, egg juggling, videos and a pizza party. Registration is $2.  Contact Dave Wilkins or Dave Pamin.