Here is a brief timeline of the MONDO Jugglefest, where it's been, and what it's seen.

If you have anything to add to the history of MONDO, including stories or memories, please contact us.

MONDO - 1990

Festival conceived in January 1990 and planned for early Feb.
Advertised as "The biggest juggling festival in the upper Midwest between Groundhog's Day and Valentine's Day"
The title "Mondo" supplied/coined by Dave Walbridge
Approximately 80 people for a one day festival in Peik gym.

MONDO II - 1991

First T-shirt - "Club Hendge" Art by Dave Walbridge
"MONDO Jugglefest" logo by Dave Linton
first organized show on Saturday p.m.
Around 100 people for a 1.5 day festival in Norris gym

MONDO III - 1992

T-shirt - "Juggle until you're Extinct" featuring a juggling Tyranosaur, by Dave Linton
The year of the overboard?

MONDO IV - 1993

T-Shirt - "Valentine's Day Massacre" by Dave Linton
Festival moves to Cooke Hall
Show moves to St. Paul Student Center theater
Special guest, Jeff Mason

MONDO V - 1994

Admission: $4.00 - $6.00 (including show ticket)
T-shirt - "Atlas" by Dave Linton - became infamous as 'the naked guy shirt'

MONDO VI - 1995

Admission: Free
The Mondo without a t-shirt.
Show w/ special guest, Craig Carlson - Sold Out
"As always, this show features top-notch talent from around the region performing new material, never before seen on the MONDO stage. U. of M. alumnus Craig Carlson headlines this year's show, which also includes the Dew Drop Jugglers, No Strings Attached, the Twin Cities Unicycle Club and AirPlay! Tickets on sale at the door.
$5.00 adult $3.50 Child (under 10) $4.00 U. of M. Student"

MONDO VII - 1996

Festival goes to 3-day format
Admission: $2.00
Attendance tops 300!
T-shirt - "The Mondo" by Jim Wink
Show w/ special guest, Sean Emery - Sold Out

MONDO VIII - 1997

Admission: $4.00 - $5.00
T-shirt - "Pooh" by Ochen Kalen
Show moves to the Music Box Theater - downtown Minneapolis
Tickets: $5.00 - $7.00
MC, Tuey Wilson

MONDO IX - 1998

T-shirt - "Paul Bunyan" by Andrew Rose
Show moves to Minneapolis Women's Club - special guest, Jay Gilligan

MONDO X - 1999

Admission: $5.00 - $7.00 ($2.00 - 3.00 for spectators)
T-Shirt - "X Figure" by Rita Minichsofer
MONDO moves into it's current home at Concordia University in St. Paul
Addition of spectator pass pushes attendance over 500
Show special guest: Scott Burton
Tickets: $5.00 - $7.00

MONDO XI - 2000

Admission: $5.00 - 7.00 ($2.00 - 3.00 for spectators)
T-Shirt - "Cityscape": by Rita Minichsofer
The MONDO Spectacular begins it's streak of selling out each year
Tickets: $5.00 - $7.00

MONDO XII - 2001

Admission: $5.00 - 7.00 ($2.00 - 3.00 for spectators)
T-Shirt - "Silouette" by Penny Tesarek (featuring Dave Walbridge and Jay Gilligan)
Tickets: $8.00 - $10.00

MONDO XIII - 2002

Admission: $5.00 - 7.00 ($2.00 - 3.00 for spectators)
T-shirt - "The King of Clubs" by Martin Grider and Jerry Martin (featuring the unicycle riderback)
Among other things, MONDI XIII saw the breaking of a world unicycle record.
Tickets: $8.00 - $10.00

MONDO XIV - 2003

Admission: $5.00 - 7.00 ($2.00 - 3.00 for spectators)
T-shirt - "Club Mondo" by Rita Minichsofer
MONDO Spectacular sells out again, pushing the question of a new show venue.
Tickets: $8.00 - $10.00

MONDO XV - 2004

Admission: $3.00 - 5.00 (no spectators)
T-shirt - "Snowflake" by Laura Gerald
MONDO Spectacular move to St. Paul's Central High School. The new venue gave us more seats and better sightlines to the stage.
Tickets: $10.00

MONDO XVI - 2005

Admission: $3.00 - 5.00
T-Shirt - "Juggling Unicycler" by Laura Gerald
MONDO Spectacular held at Central High School.
Tickets: $10 for adults, $8 for kids
Special Guest: Matt Hall

MONDO XVII - 2006

Admission: $3.00 - 5.00
T-Shirt - "Juggling Unicycle Robot" by Laura Gerald
MONDO Spectacular held at Central High School.
Tickets: $10-$12 for adults, $8-$10 for kids