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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!”
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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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You’re a real charmer! Photog Bill Johnsen is hissssssterical checking out the gift shop offerings. Two more days until we BLAST OFF into our 65th summer season! (Photo by Kayce Dervetski). ... See MoreSee Less
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your wrong Bill ha always been a snake charmer it's Hissstorcal
See you in July!
A 65th Anniversary is hisss-torical. Please keep it up!
Camels are munching on spring hay, while maestros Dave and Larry ready the Milky Way musical review. While at the Big Top, Chris is laying out miles of cables to make the lights and sound soar. All this coordinated chaos captured through the lens of Bill Johnsen. ... See MoreSee Less
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Who's camel act?
Looks like fun. I wish I had an act!
Dave and Larry!! 💕🎪🎵
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Set-up and rehearsals are underway- or as we call it, the circus behind the circus. So much work, passion and dedication goes into every show and production. Five days remaining until we BLAST OFF! (Photos by Kayce Dervetski). ... See MoreSee Less
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the 1st show of the season v the last show of the season are different and it is fun to see how things gel over time.
I wish I had a pet camel
Oh how I miss the circus.
We will be sure to catch the show in August!
Has the giant cannon and Miss Miser the Misslle arrived?
See ya this week...!!
Thank you for sharing
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