NYC Unicycle Festival

10th Annual NYC Unicycle Festival on Governors Island

August 31, 2019 by Teresa Wang

Bindlestiff Family Cirkus brings the 10th Annual NYC Unicycle Festival to Governors Island! This festival has something for everyone, from long-time unicycle enthusiasts to first-time thrill-seekers, from extreme sports adventurers to circus fans, from avid bicyclists to families looking for the best way to spend a summer’s day in the Big Apple. Activities include races, competitions, exhibitions, and a variety of unicycle sports including basketball, hockey and sumo. For fans of extreme riding, the Hell on Wheel trials course challenges riders throughout the day. World-famous riders display their skills, and members of the public have the opportunity to try one-wheel riding in the Learn-to-ride area. DJ Sky King, famous for DJing New York’s disco roller skaters, lays down the uni groove.

Date: Saturday, August 31st and Sunday, September 1st

Time: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Location: Governors Island @ Castle William

Age(s): All ages welcome

Cost: Free

For more information, please visit their website HERE

NYC Unicycle Festival on Governors Island

September 1, 2017 by Denise Courter

This Annual Labor Day Weekend tradition continues at Governor’s Island with hundreds of unicycler’s showing off their skills. The weekend will include various competitions, games and relays including sumo wrestling, basketball , ultimate frisbee and hockey games (all while on unicycle!) . You’ll have the chance to try out a one-wheel ride if you can stay up and take a lesson!

Date: Saturday, September 2nd and Sunday, September 3rd

Time: 12:00pm-5:00pm

Location: Governor’s Island

Age: All Ages Welcome!

Cost: Free

For more information, visit their website HERE

NYC Unicycle Festival

September 4, 2015 by Deirdre McAndrew

NYC Unicycle Festival! Make your way to Governors Island for lots of fun! Enjoy the NYC Unicycle Festival as it rolls to Governors Island this weekend! The festival is forecasted to have hundreds of participants and events for unicycle enthusiasts of all kinds! If you are a participant or a spectator you will be impressed with the balance and skill! You may even want to learn yourself!

Events include unicycle games, basketball, hockey, sumo wrestling, and more! If your competitive juices are flowing there will be competitions, races, and a chance for everyone to try this one-wheel sport!

This unique event is put together every year by the Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc.! This event is all about community as it brings together all sorts of riders from word-class to people who do it just for fun! This event is highly recommended for circus enthusiasts, extreme sports viewers, and anyone seeking an unusual sight!

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