Tristan Crist and his lovely assistants will thrill audiences with thier lively show that combines magic, grand illusions, unique comedy and audience participation.
Spring Performance Season
Magician Tristan Crist headlines our spring season with two live performances of The Tristan Crist Illusion Show at 11:30 am and 2 pm. The Circus Cinema giant screen theater, Ringling exhibits, circus poster gallery and Siemor Bros. Miniature Circus can be seen weekdays, rain or shine, from Mar 4 – May 17, 2013. Tour historic buildings and encounter the colorful world of the circus with exhibits, grounds and gift shop open from 10 am until 4 pm.
Summer Performance Season
Hilarious monkeys, acrobats on trampolines, jaw-dropping contortionists, a real elephant, the Royal Afghan Champions, juggling unicyclists and Roger the Clown bring the circus to life in an all new Big Top Shows from May 18 – September 2, 2013. Circus World's magical entertainer, Tristan Crist, stars in a brand new production of The Tristan Crist Illusion Show. And there are engaging kids' programs, guided tours of the world's largest circus wagon collection, plus carousel and animal rides, a petting zoo, the original Ringling Bros. Circus buildings, demonstrations and fascinating new exhibits. Enjoy tasty sandwiches and soft drinks at the Cookhouse Grill, along with cotton candy, ice cream and other circus treats. Shop at two exclusive gift shops. There's free parking with convenient drop-off areas. All of this comes at one low price, which includes all shows and exhibits.
| Performance |
Time |
Location |
| Grounds and Exhibits open |
9 am |
|
| Novelty Instruments Concert |
9:15 am |
Ringlingville Elephant House |
| Tristan Crist Illusion Show |
10 am |
Magic Theatre |
| Big Top Circus Performance |
11 am |
Hippodrome Building |
| Lunch at the Cookhouse Grill |
12 pm |
|
| Animal and Carousel Rides |
12 pm |
|
| Wheel of Destiny Outdoor Thrill Act |
1 pm |
|
| Circus Skills Adventure |
1:30 pm |
Hippodrome Building |
Guided Circus Wagon Tour
with Grand Gavioli Bandorgan Concert |
1:45 pm |
Wagon Pavilion |
| Kid's World Interactive Circus |
2 pm |
Hippodrome Building |
Elephant Encounter
(rides following show) |
2:45 pm |
Elephant Ride Area |
| Tristan Crist Illusion Show |
3:30 pm |
Magic Theatre |
| Big Top Circus Performance |
4:30 pm |
Hippodrome Building |
| Visit and exit through the Main Gift Shop |
5:30 pm |
Ringlingville |
| Grounds and Exhibits Close |
6 pm |
|
Circus Cinema – Giant Screen Presentations about the Circus - Feld Theatre
(Shown continually throughout the day) |
Please note that this schedule may change without notice.
Fall Performance Season
Illusionist Tristan Crist dazzles and delights audiences with two live magic shows every day at 11:30 am and 2 pm. The fascinating world of the circus is examined on the giant screen in our Circus Cinema, while miniature circus, Ringling and Spectacle exhibits can be seen seven days a week, rain or shine, from September 3 – October 25, 2013 and weekdays from October 28 – November 15. Tour historic Ringling structures and uncover the lure of the big top in a variety of appealing exhibits. Circus World grounds, exhibits, and gift shop open at 10 am and close at 4 pm.
Winter Exhibit Season
View our giant-screen Circus Cinema presentations weekdays, from Jan 1 – Mar 1, 2013. Tour multiple buildings and realize how the Ringling Bros. built the world's largest outdoor amusement enterprise. Observe rare and sensational advertising lithography, an animated miniature circus, rare mechanical musical machines and our unparalleled collection of authentic circus wagons. Exhibits, grounds and gift shop open at 10 am and close at 4 pm.