Celebrate Puppetry at KuklaFest 2026

Come to the Woman’s Club in Saugatuck, Michigan to experience KuklaFest. Visitors of all ages will experience the magic of puppetry with hands-on puppet-making workshops, a puppetry exhibit, and live performances, in a town where this art form has deep roots. Special thanks to JPD Construction and all the sponsors for so generously supporting these community events!

Event Lineup – Saturday, April 25, 2026
12:00-4:00 PM – Puppet Making Workshop & Puppet Exhibit
Saugatuck Woman’s Club
303 Butler St., Saugatuck, MI 49453
FREE – Open to the public

Stop in to KuklaFest 2026 at The Saugatuck Woman’s Club, downtown from 12-4 pm to meet professional puppeteers, make puppets, see puppets in action, and learn about the local puppetry heritage!

7:00-8:30 PM – Puppet Performances
Saugatuck Woman’s Club
303 Butler St., Saugatuck, MI 49453
$10 General Admission – Tickets Available at the Door

Jabberwocky Marionettes – ‘Nature Puppet Adventures’
Fantastically operated, colorful handmade puppets of all types and sizes with original music and amazing scenic environments; come to life in a series of nature inspired, big-hearted comic puppet shorts.

Dragoncillo Puppet Troupe
Get ready for shadow puppet shenanigans! First, tag along with a pair of mismatched fishermen as they compete for the ultimate catch, then be careful what you order at the world’s most ridiculous restaurant. It’s a double dose of laughs from the Dragoncillo Puppet Troupe!