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May 19, 2012 - May 20, 2012 9 am–6 pm
Circus World's summer performance season begins with magician and illusionist Tristan Crist and his new show, "Theatre of Illusion." Brand new exhibits, the KidsWorld Interactive Circus, the Lucky Star Miniature Trick Horse Show, the Circus Skills Adventure, the Novelty Instruments Concert and the Guided Circus Wagon Tour give guests 10 great shows daily for one low admission price. Enjoy a full day of family fun, history and entertainment at Wisconsin's most exciting attraction.
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May 19, 2012 - May 20, 2012 5 pm Saturday and 2 pm Sunday (shows run about 90 minutes)
Don't miss Buffalo Bill's Wild West and Congress of Rough Riders of the World. This wild-and-wooly re-enactment features cowboys and cowgirls, Texas Longhorns, Civil War cannon, an honest-to-goodness Gatlin Gun demonstration, plus trick riding, roping and shooting. Buffalo Bill, Annie Oakley and a host of other Western characters will be on hand, bringing the Old West to life. Don't miss the thrilling stagecoach hold-up and the territorial bank robbery, and see if Buffalo Bill will be able to save the day!
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Jun 10, 2012 5–9 pm
Don't miss this annual event featuring more than 30 exceptional chefs, vintners and brewmasters from the finest restaurants in Madison, Baraboo, Prairie du Sac and the Wisconsin Dells. Taste signature culinary innovations, and sample a refreshing array of beverages. Sensational silent auction packages feature fine art, jewelry, the latest electronics, vacation packages and rare photographic prints from Circus World's priceless collection of glass-plate negatives. The coveted Silver Tray Award will be presented to culinary experts in five categories followed by a sensational live auction. The evening features live jazz music and a martini bar — all topped by an outstanding circus performance featuring the best of the big top. This festive evening of fun, food and friendship benefits Circus World.
Event Venue
W.W. Deppe Wagon Pavilion
Parking
On Lynn Street adjacent to the Parkinson Research Library
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Jun 13, 2012 - Jun 17, 2012 9 am–6 pm
Circus Model Builders convention and show. In 1935, "Billboard" — an entertainment industry publication, ran an article about the "Backstein Miniature Circus," which was the world's largest complete, half-inch-scale circus model. Charlie Bennet was one of thousands who read the article, but he was also a builder of miniature circus wagons. Charlie wrote to Bert Backstein and together they formed a hobby club where other circus model builders could exchange information and ideas. Today there are more than 900 members of the Circus Model Builders Inc. located in the U.S., Canada and other countries. Several miniature circus creations will be on exhibit for all to see.
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Jul 28, 2012 - Jul 29, 2012 5 pm Saturday and 2 pm Sunday (shows run about 90 minutes)
Don't miss Buffalo Bill's Wild West and Congress of Rough Riders of the World. This wild-and-wooly re-enactment features cowboys and cowgirls, Texas Longhorns, Civil War cannon, an honest-to-goodness Gatlin Gun demonstration, plus trick riding, roping and shooting. Buffalo Bill, Annie Oakley and a host of other Western characters will be on hand, bringing the Old West to life. Don't miss the thrilling stagecoach hold-up and the territorial bank robbery, and see if Buffalo Bill will be able to save the day!