Kora Klowns

02/24/2026

Mondays with Mike ~ Thanks for the great communication & safety tips Illustrious Sir Michael Robitaille!

01/26/2026

Northeast Clown Institute was a major success this year.

The Kora Klowns showed up and set the standard. From classes to competition, our members put in the work and brought home the results—while proudly carrying the “Kora Proud” mindset every step of the way.

We continue to represent Kora Shriners and International Shrine Clown Association exactly how it should be done.

Shrine clowns are special… but Kora Klowns lead the pack.

Interested in joining one of the most active, fastest-growing, and award-winning units in the Shrine?

If you can bring the effort, we’ll bring the opportunities.

Message us right here to learn more.

01/12/2026

Good afternoon and Happy Monday from the Kora Klowns!

Another weekend. Another statement made.

Congratulations to our new Potentate, Illustrious Sir Michael “Tilly” Robitaille, and Lady Lo**ta. Leadership like yours sets the tone — and the Temple is locked in for a strong year ahead.

Next up, a well-earned spotlight on our Clown President, Kadin Crafts, recipient of the 2025 Kora Shrine Rising Star Award. This award is given to a Noble with fewer than five years in the Fraternity who has already made a serious impact — and Kadin has done just that. From Apprentice Klown to President, he’s put in the work, led from the front, and continues to raise the bar for what leadership looks like.

We want to be clear, The Kora Klowns don’t follow trends — we set them.

We don’t wait for momentum — we create it.

We don’t just represent the Temple — we elevate it.

Leadership. Fellowship. Fun. That’s our standard.

Want to run with the unit that brings the energy every time?

Reach out to our Director Ryan Robitaille through this page or connect with any of our members.

12/06/2025

The Kora Klowns are proud to support Potentate-Elect Michael Robitaille for the 2026 year!

Mike has been a huge part of our unit for many years — from apprentice clown, to active member, to serving as Unit Director before moving on to the Kora leadership team. Seeing his dedication recognized with his election to Potentate is something our whole unit is truly excited about.

As his son and current Unit Director, it’s an honor to stand alongside the rest of the Kora Klowns as we support his leadership for the upcoming year. Our Unit President and entire membership are energized and ready to help make 2026 a strong and successful year for Kora Shrine.

We’re also grateful for the hard work and leadership of Mike Zubiate throughout 2025. His commitment set the stage for another great year ahead.

Here’s to a fun, positive, and impactful 2026 for Kora Temple!

11/26/2025

The most wonderful time of the year!

Kora Shrine Klowns continue to support the Festival of Trees. Tonight there were twelve (12) Klowns and another seven (7) significant others assisting with operations. The Klowns are just one of the many units that help out with this fundraiser.

11/22/2025

A magical week is underway at Kora Shriners with the annual FEZtival of Treez, Kora Temple. The Kora Klowns are proud to support this event every year.

Our leadership team, Kadin Crafts and Ryan Robitaille were recently featured in the Sun Journal and asked what it’s like being Shriners under 30, what we enjoy most, and a memorable moment from our time in the fraternity. Check out the article below.

The Klowns will be out in full force on Tuesday, November 25th from 4:00 PM to close with 20+ members supporting the event— and of course, the amazing significant others who keep us going will be there! Come by and say hello!

Hope to see you there!

08/31/2025

The Kora Klowns had a fantastic afternoon at the Windsor Fair! A huge THANK YOU to the fair for having us — we laughed, we clowned, and we may have even scared a few funnel cakes.

Tilly, Doc Stitches, Checkah, and Little Foot were all in attendance, and the crowd was buzzing about the rumored comeback of our old pal Ginjo.

Unfortunately, Ginjo couldn’t escape the retirement community this time (again) … apparently the shuffleboard championship was just too important. 😉 We’ll send him a balloon animal as consolation.

We’re already looking forward to bringing the fun back to Windsor! Thank you all for your support — and remember, clown shoes may be big, but our love for Shriners Hospitals is bigger

07/19/2025

It was a busy (and incredible) weekend for your Kora Klowns! We had the joy of spreading smiles in Sebago and at the MAINE SHRINE LOBSTER BOWL CLASSIC today🦞🏈 — all while raising money to support Shriners Children’s Hospitals.

Some of our Klowns were in full makeup, some not — but every one of them brought the same passion, energy, and heart. A huge thank you to these amazing volunteers who gave up their weekend to bring laughter, joy, and support to kids and families across the state.

Shriners are proud of what we do for children, and this group continues to set the bar for dedication, compassion, and creating a positive atmosphere wherever they go.

💬 Interested in becoming a Kora Klown? You don’t need to be a professional performer — just someone who wants to make a difference and be part of a fun, supportive group that’s all about the kids. Come try it out at an event and see what we’re all about!

Reach out to any of our Klowns for more info — we’d love to have you join the fun (and the cause)

07/19/2025

🎪🤡 THANK YOU, SEBAGO! 🤡🎪

The Kora Klowns had an absolute blast at the Sebago Days Parade this year! 🎉 From the big smiles to the even bigger laughs, your energy and kindness made the day unforgettable.

A HUGE thank you to the organizers, volunteers, and all the wonderful families who came out to celebrate with us.

We’re already looking forward to next year – hope to see you again in 2026 with even more fun, laughter, and a few new tricks up our sleeves! 🎈

07/19/2025

🎪🎉 A HUGE thank you to the Yarmouth Clam Festival for hosting us—once again, we rolled into town and had an unforgettable time! 😄

There were smiles, laughs, and plenty of honking red noses. Along the way, we met some true Yarmouth legends:
🤹‍♂️ The most famous man in town (a.k.a. the town manager—we’re pretty sure he runs the show and the parade)
🚔 The most handsome Maine State Trooper (no clowning around—we’re still talking about it)

And of course, the amazing people of Yarmouth, Maine who cheered, danced, and made us feel right at home.

A special thank you to all of our clowns who showed up, showed out, and helped raise funds for the Shriners Children’s Hospitals. It’s your energy, dedication, and heart that make the mission come alive—one laugh (and one dollar) at a time.

And yes—we know—the photo below shows us without makeup. That’s what a long parade, 90-degree heat, and a whole lot of joy looks like once the noses come off. Still smiling. Still proud. Still clowns. ❤️

On a more serious note:
To the Town of Yarmouth and especially to Public Safety—thank you for keeping the Kora Klowns, all the visitors, and every citizen safe throughout the festival. Your hard work, long hours, and dedication mean the world to us.

We’ll handle the entertainment—you handle the heroics. 🤝🎈
See you next year, Yarmouth

07/18/2025

🎉 Yarmouth Clam Festival— YOU’VE BEEN WARNED! 🎉

The Kora Shriners Klowns — your 3X defending Director’s Choice champions — are loading up the clown car and heading your way for the Yarmouth Parade! We’re bringing the laughs, the chaos, and just enough coordination to stay on the road. 🚗💨

This year’s theme is “A Retro Rewind to the ‘60s,” so we’re groovin’ back in time with big hair, bad dance moves, and polyester so loud it has its own horn section.

And yes — we even dragged Ginjo out of the retirement community for this one. He thought he was signing up for bingo night… but surprise! You’re in a parade, pal! 😆

So if you see us coming — yell, wave, cheer, or throw peace signs — we’ll be the ones making noise, causing confusion, and pretending we planned it that way.

🎪 Kora Klowns: Still funny. Still rolling. Still one bad pun away from getting banned from the parade.