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Performers

Mad About Hoops

Get ready to move, groove, and spin into the fun with Mad About Hoops, an energetic, interactive experience that brings joy, movement, and a little bit of circus magic to the festival!

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Mad About Hoops combines performance and participation in a way that gets everyone involved. Their high-energy sets feature dazzling hoop tricks, playful audience engagement, and hands-on hoop lessons where kids (and even grown-ups!) can jump in and join the fun.

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Whether you're trying a hoop for the very first time or showing off your best moves, Mad About Hoops creates a welcoming space where everyone can feel confident, active, and inspired.

Break FreeWorldwide

Break Free Worldwide is a global hip-hop arts organization rooted in education, community, and culture—powered by its core engine, the Break Free Hip-Hop School. Through structured classes, after-school programs, camps, and creative curriculum, Break Free is developing the next generation not just as dancers, but as confident, disciplined, and expressive individuals.

At the heart of its programming is accessibility and impact—meeting students where they are and guiding them through breaking, music, art, and digital creativity in a way that builds both skill and character. From first-time beginners to advanced performers, every student is given a pathway to grow, belong, and be seen.

Break Free’s programming extends beyond the studio into schools and communities nationwide, delivering turnkey experiences that blend culture, mentorship, and creativity. It’s more than a class—it’s a movement that uses hip-hop as a vehicle to inspire purpose, unlock potential, and bring people together.

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Mr. Leo Puppet Show & Entertainment

Step into a world of wonder with Mr. Leo, where magic, laughter, and imagination come to life! Through playful puppetry and interactive storytelling, Mr. Leo creates an unforgettable experience that delights children and keeps audiences of all ages engaged.

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Blending humor, heart, and a touch of magic, his lively performances invite kids to laugh, participate, and become part of the adventure. With colorful characters and high-energy fun, Mr. Leo’s show sparks creativity, joy, and a love for the arts, making it a must-see at this year’s festival!

Student Performers

Story Tellers


Reading and Rhyming with Mother Goose

Step into a world of whimsy, wonder, and classic nursery rhymes with Storyteller Margaret Clauder as Mother Goose herself! With her lively storytelling style, colorful costume, and delightful feathered friend by her side, Margaret brings beloved rhymes to life in an interactive and engaging experience for young audiences.

Perfect for little ones and families, this charming performance invites children to listen, laugh, and join in the fun as timeless tales and playful rhymes take center stage. It’s a joyful celebration of imagination, language, and the magic of storytelling you won’t want to miss!


Margaret Clauder

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Image in remembrance of Fred

The Tipi Tellers

Gather round the iconic tipi on 21st Street for a storytelling adventure! The Tipi Tellers spin Earth stories that teach young and old alike how to treasure and protect the earth and its natural riches. Join us in the giant tipi, where the Tipi Tellers await the curious, the weary, and the lost, ready to fill yer hearts with stories and tipi history. Many young adventurer will heed the call of the tipi, returning time and time again to hear just one more tale. This grand adventure happens from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm—don’t miss your chance to set foot inside this authentic tipi and let the stories of the earth carry you away!


Sue Kuentz

Oh, Sue doesn’t just tell stories—oh no, not at all!
She whisks you away on adventures both tiny and tall.


From folktales and fairy tales to legends that gleam,
To personal stories that sparkle and dream.

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With music and mischief, with puppets that play,
And string figures dancing in curious ways,


She invites you to listen, to giggle, to see—
That you are part of the tale as it grows wild and free!

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For 32 years (yes, that’s quite a long ride!),
As a teacher and librarian with stories as her guide,


She sparked young imaginations in San Antonio’s schools,
Where stories weren’t “lessons”—they were magical tools!

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A teller of tales from near and from far,
She’s shone at festivals (yes, she’s quite the star!),


Including the Texas Storytelling Festival stage—
Delighting all audiences, from youth up to sage.

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So gather round close—don’t dawdle, don’t roam—
For Sue’s spinning stories will make you feel right at home!

Explore and Discover Zone

Galveston County Lemonade Day

Build Your Own Business Fun

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Galveston Fire Department Fire Truck

Climb + Explore 

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Galveston Police Department Police Car

Discover + Meet the Officers

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GISD STEM Bus – Experiment & Discover

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GISD Book Bus – Read & Relax

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Marsha's Petting Zoo – Up-Close Animal Encounter

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Galveston Beach Patrol Truck + Jet Ski
See + Splash into Safety

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The Elks of Galveston
Elroy the Elk

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