News & Updates from the Festival

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ASL

July 28, 2026

More Magic for Everyone: ASL Interpretation at Puppets Up!

We’re constantly inspired by the generosity of our festival community. Case in...

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July 24, 2026

Celebrating the artistry and legacy of Noreen Young

As most of you know, last year Puppets Up! was devastated by...

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Puppets Up! Logo Spotlight

July 22, 2026

Hats off to our sponsors!

We truly couldn’t pull off an event of this magnitude without our...
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Minto Blog Header

July 8, 2026

Building community together: Puppets Up! presented by Minto

Puppets Up! – Presented by Minto. Have you noticed the Minto logo...

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June 29, 2026

Workshop at Puppets Up!

Guess what, puppet pals? We will be hosting Joshua Holden and an...

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TallQueen

June 22, 2026

Who Remembers the Tall Queens?

Who remembers the tall queens who used to grace the festival parade...

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Noreen and Gloria

May 13, 2026

Remembering Noreen Young and honoring a legacy

Have you had a chance to look at the new website for...

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PU production

May 11, 2026

The magic-makers of the Puppets Up! site crew

“It’s so rewarding to watch each show start up for the first...

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Humanettes

April 14, 2026

Bluey, Bingo, Zuma… and YOU! Visit us at the Parent & Child Expo

Parents, clear your calendars! On April 18 and 19, the Nepean Sportsplex...

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PAint

April 12, 2026

Spotlight on: Volunt-heroes wielding brushes!

Why bother just painting the town red when you can paint it...

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Baner WPD

March 20, 2026

From a Spark to a Movement: Celebrating World Puppetry Day

March 21st is World Puppetry Day, a global standing ovation for the...

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Nick and Liam g'day

March 16, 2026

Sláinte, Almonte!

🍀 If there’s one thing we know how to do in this...

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