Blast Off at the Big Top
Explore Circus World
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!”
Schedule
OPEN DAILY
May 17 – Sep 1, 2024 | 9AM – 4PM
| 9 AM | Grounds Open |
| 9:30 AM | Kids World Circus Hippodrome |
| 10 AM | Guided Circus Wagon Tour Deppe Wagon Pavillion |
| 11 AM | Blast Off! Big Top Circus Big Top Tent |
| 1 PM | Milky Way Music Review Hippodrome |
| 1:45 PM | Zenith Human Cannonball The Green |
| 2:30 PM | Blast Off! Big Top Circus Big Top Tent |
| 4 PM | Grounds & Exhibits Close |
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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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Fly me to the moon, is our currency this year so here's a moon tune in "Moon River". Here's a peak at Dave Saloutos readying that classic tune on the Shaker Chimes. We think Andy Williams would approve. (video by Bill Johnsen) ... See MoreSee Less
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Great job Dave !
Sounds like Moon River to me!
David Saloutus is such a great musician!👏👏👏
Great playing, Dave.
Can not wait!!! Some of my favorite songs!!! Wonderful😊
Brilliant! See you tomorrow🤗
Beautiful
Looking forward to visiting, this summer!! 🎪
I love it!
Well done David SaLoutos!
Excellent!
The Deegan Angklung!
David SaLoutos is a treasure
Fantastic
Wait … is Dave no longer on Facebook?
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The circus behind the circus as captured through the lens of Bill Johnsen. ... See MoreSee Less
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It's magical...
Can't wait!
Super excited!!
Beautiful
Making the magic that will be our 65th Anniversary big top show. Joy, hard work and pride all on display. Our countdown sequence has commenced. One final day before we BLAST OFF! (Photos from the Talented lens of Kayce Dervetski) ... See MoreSee Less
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nothing better than getting ready for the show!
Congratulations guys!! 🙂 You guys are a part of my history. I'm proud to be in this industry, and im grateful to see such enthusiasm from you guys 🙂 Keep up the good work
Love the rehearsal process especially the last ones. Have a great season
Many familiar faces!
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