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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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Let’s get physical! For Wisconsin native, Gayle Howell, every day is National Fitness Day! Who can keep up with her high-octane hula hooping? All our heart rates will be “in the zone” watching Gayle exercise her exuberant expertise, under the Big Top!
Celebrate classic and koCircus World with Circus World's all-star cast during our live summer performance season Friday, May 16 – Sunday, August 31. 2025. Make your plans now for your family to celebrate with us! ... See MoreSee Less
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I’m so glad,she is so pretty ,and so much fun to watch perform! See you this summer,glad to call her a friend!
Oh...wonderful!! Such amazing talent!!
Awesome! We always look forward to seeing her perform!
So happy to know you will be back! Can't wait
No way! My daughter is so excited. 😃
Yay…this makes me so happy!!
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It’s almost time! Holiday cheer arrives in Baraboo this Saturday with the annual Holiday Light Parade. The festivities start at 6 p.m. The parade goes through the streets of downtown Baraboo. You don’t want to miss this annual tradition.
🎅Even the big guy of the season, Santa will arrive into circus city atop a beautiful historic Circus Wagon. It's not the holidays until Santa lights the community ChristmAl. Ringling Theatre Ringling Theatre marquee, which will happen at the conclusion of the parade. 🎄
Thank you our friends at Downtown Baraboo for producing the parade, as well as the Holiday market happening downtown prior to the parade. So bundle up and head to the Boo, the holiday season is here!
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Awesome love to see it someday
Wish we could be there!
It may seem like Groundhog Day as we welcome back the tremendously talented trio Viki, Richie & Sofia! These juggling geniuses who hail from Budapest Hungary, continue the family legacy of dynamic world class juggling. No wonder they are a crowd favorite!
Celebrate classic and kooky holidays with our all-star cast during Circus World's live summer performance season Friday, May 16 – Sunday, August 31. 2025. Make your plans now for your family to celebrate with us! ... See MoreSee Less
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My favorite camera moment!The trio! 🔥
Their juggling act last year was phenomenal!! I don't know how they could top that!! I love those family!
I love watching this incredibly talented family!
We always enjoy watching them perform! Simply amazing!
One of the highlights of Circus World.
They’re fantastic!
Us Hungarians gotta support each other! A Zsilak-Petrov csalad a legjobb! Alig varom hogy lassuk oket 2025-ben is! Szeretettel Chicagobol❤️🙏
Yay yay yay!!!
Yayyyy!
Yes!!!!
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YES!
Awesome
Yay!!!!
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