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What began with less than an acre of land, six historic circus wagons plus a lot of grit, determination, and passion, has now become an internationally recognized and respected institution encompassing 64 acres, 30 permanent structures, seven winter quarters buildings along Water Street, plus the Ringling Bros. Circus Train shed complex, and over 260 spectacular wagons. Circus World truly is “Wisconsin’s National Treasure!”

Our Treasures

As other entertainment forms gained popularity, Circus World began documenting and collecting important treasures of the American Circus. From original Ringling Circus buildings to the smallest flea circus prop

Our Treasures will astonish!

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1 hour ago
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Readying for our summer season ahead, we are having our large parking lot re-lined. Lots of spring activity happening thanks to our facilities teams, both in Baraboo and Madison. ... See MoreSee Less

Readying for our summer season ahead, we are having our large parking lot re-lined. Lots of spring activity happening thanks to our facilities teams, both in Baraboo and Madison.
6 hours ago
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When the wind is still and the road is quiet you can hear the roar of the crowd and the laughter of children of all ages. 28 days remaining until we Blast OFF under the Big Top for our 65th Anniversary Season. (photo by Bill Johnsen) ... See MoreSee Less

When the wind is still and the road is quiet you can hear the roar of the crowd and the laughter of children of all ages. 28 days remaining until we Blast OFF under the Big Top for our 65th Anniversary Season. (photo by Bill Johnsen)

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And I hope it will be a good crowd this year! No help from the Madison newspaper! 😡

Summer !

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Readying for our 65th Anniversary season ahead, we recently had the Feld Visitor Center & Exhibition Hall power washed, removing decades of grime and ready to shine. ... See MoreSee Less

Readying for our 65th Anniversary season ahead, we recently had the Feld Visitor Center & Exhibition Hall power washed, removing decades of grime and ready to shine.

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It’s your time to shine!

Cherished local and national history. Everyone should experience it at least once in their life.

Where is this located? Always wanted to see it when I was there, but haven't yet. Hope to be there in June again.

I see he needs to come back and get the "bricks he missed" ..Brewers mold .. Starting to look good now ...

Does this mean I have to take a bath too before I visit? Hasn't been decades, but probably overdue! 😀

Thank you for throwing away my job applications

James Huffstutler

Sad you all allowed feld to be a sponsor since they killed the beloved circus like theu killed real.monster trucks amd anything they touch

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