Random Acts of Silliness presents the 4th Annual Crankie Fest! A crankie is an illustrated-scroll in a box (also known as a moving panorama) that tells a story. This year’s artists and performers will take their stories quite literally out of the crankie box with unique puppetry, performance, audience participation, live music and sound effects. Crankie shows are best suited for ages 5 to adult. Performances will be held at the Beall Park Recreation Center located at 415 N. Bozeman Avenue.

While some performances are already fully reserved, you can still make reservations for the following shows –

• Friday, November 13th @ 7pm
• Saturday, November 14th @ 7pm
• Sunday, November 15th @ 5pm

To reserve your tickets, please visit https://www.randomactsofsilliness.com/2026-crankie-fest

Open House events will be held on Saturday, November 14th from 3-4pm and Sunday, November 15th from 1-2pm. No reservations required.

Q: What is a Crankie?
A: A Crankie is a moving picture show consisting of a very long illustrated scroll rolled up in a box. The scroll is cranked across an opening in the box, hence the name.
Q: What is Crankie Fest?
A: Crankie Fest is a series of shows featuring original crankies – all illustrated by local artists – performed before your eyes. The shows include live performance, puppetry, music, and sound effects. In other words, an intimate, analog, enchanting experience.

More questions?
You can learn more about Crankie Fest and see videos highlighting artists at the Facebook and Instagram pages for Random Acts of Silliness.
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/RandomActsofSillinessBozeman
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/random_acts_of_silliness/