CIRCUS PICNIC

CIRCUS PICNIC We create + capture magical moments STAY PLAYFUL:

We believe PLAY is a universal language and the wellspring of creativity and innovation.

Our approach to the most rigorous challenges is to respond playfully, and open the door to the magic you can’t plan for. Play sparks the unexpected and invites the authentic. STAY PRESENT:

We’re heads up people that SHOW UP, LISTEN and STAY PRESENT for our clients, at every point in the job. We believe the quality of life is measured in moments, relationships, and shared experiences. We show up f

or you the same way we show up for each other. STAY CREATIVE:

We live to create, to build worlds, to engineer experiences. There's nothing more satisfying than breathing life into a new idea. We know that genius isn't something you're born with. It's a craft, a discipline you have to come back to day after day. You can find us riding out on the edge of our comfort zone, out where all the good stuff is. STAY NOURISHED:

In order to do our best work, we focus on what feeds us. We are careful to choose meaningful work and partner with people driven by purpose and integrity. We draw inspiration from these collaborations, but also take time to refill the well. Personal growth and self-care are essential parts of our culture.

10/17/2025

And that’s a wrap on another amazing year at 🎉

We had so much fun bringing the magic of the circus to families during all three days of both weekends of ACL this year. Until next time, keep playing 🤹🏼🫧🎪

✨ The Greenheart family + Circus Picnic family — what a joy to share ACL fest vibes together! 🎪💚 We’ve been activating A...
10/13/2025

✨ The Greenheart family + Circus Picnic family — what a joy to share ACL fest vibes together! 🎪💚 We’ve been activating Austin Kiddie Limits since 2016, but this year feels extra special — now we get to experience the magic through the eyes of our littlest Circus Picnic members!

Here’s to another year of creativity, community, and pure festival joy. 🌟

Will you be at Austin City Limits weekend two this year?! Come find us at Austin Kiddie Limits on Friday, Saturday and S...
10/10/2025

Will you be at Austin City Limits weekend two this year?! Come find us at Austin Kiddie Limits on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 2-5p. Who knows, we might have a surprise for you! Let’s play!

These great photos were taken by our friend, Christorpher De La Rosa, during weekend one. Thanks Chris!

Do you have pictures of us from weekend one? Tag us! If you see us on weekend two, take pics and tag us too!

It’s our 6th year bringing circus joy to ACL Austin Kiddie Limits! Join us 1-4pm
10/08/2023

It’s our 6th year bringing circus joy to ACL Austin Kiddie Limits! Join us 1-4pm

05/22/2023

We made this video for our pals over at The Wooden Nickel Carnival back in 2014 to help gather funds to bring what was then a vision, into fruition! Well that vision happened thanks to Ilya Tinker, Bailey Moore, hundreds of volunteers, many financial contributors, and a grant from Burning Man. The Wooden Nickel Carnival was brought to full form and debuted at Burning Man in 2015. We at Circus Picnic were delighted to be part of the origins of the Wooden Nickel Carnival through making this fundraising video and operating the booths at Burning Man that year.

Since then, the Wooden Nickel Carnival has activated many public and private events, festivals, and thousands of people have experienced the joy of playing it's vintage inspired games with it's quirky carnival operators.

The carnival is hiring so if you think you have what it takes to be a carnie, reach out to us for the upcoming training!

And if you'd like the Wooden Nickel Carnival to activate your next event, let's chat!


Kelly Greenheart Jefe Greenheart Nathan Kandus DJ Happy Happy James World Cheraya Esters

When I (Kelly) created the character of Mrs. Fondoodle, I envisioned roaming around Burning Man on stilts and asking peo...
05/05/2023

When I (Kelly) created the character of Mrs. Fondoodle, I envisioned roaming around Burning Man on stilts and asking people, "Would you like to be Fondoodled? And then feeding them decadent cheese fondue from a skewer while towering over them 🤪🧀. Mrs. Fondoodle hasn't made it to Burning Man yet, but she has made it to Muleshoe Bend while the Texas Bluebonnets are poppin'!



Bon Voyage Eric! Comedian, walking glober, acrobat, and juggler extraordinaire, Eric's been a quintessential member of...
05/04/2023

Bon Voyage Eric! Comedian, walking glober, acrobat, and juggler extraordinaire, Eric's been a quintessential member of Circus Picnic since 2015. A true multitalent, and dear friend. He's moving overseas this month and embarking on his life's next adventure. From all the fun times performing together at Austin City Limits, to acting as the Inventor on our Kid's TV show pilot, to filming his rope swing flips from highway overpasses 🫣... Dude, we'll miss you and all the magic you have brought and created with us at Circus Picnic over the years.

Mr. Greenheart ACL Live Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL)

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