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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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From our family to yours, we wish one and all a blessed Thanksgiving. We are thankful for each of you our Circus World family, from your passionate support to your appreciation of the timeless traditions of the circus, you make our hearts full this holiday season. Be kind to one and all, including yourself. We look forward to welcoming you all back home here to Circus World in 2024. ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy Thanksgiving!!🦃❤️
Happy Thanksgiving to all the staff and volunteers at the House of Smiles...Circus World Museum!
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Thankful for you in keeping a great heritage and art alive!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! GOBBLE TILL YOU WOBBLE!
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For a campy cosmic cavalcade, one needs comedy. We are excited to welcome back to our international space station, the clever clowning of Chase Culp. Every space mission needs scientific know how behind it, and like NASA, our clown calls Houston home. With giggles galore planned for 2024, be sure to plan your visit to join Chase and the rest of our space crew as they Blast Off - under the Big Top. ... See MoreSee Less
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Score!!!!! He’s the best !! Love you Chase Culp
I loved his performances this past summer.
He’s an awesome spoon player!! Loved his performances last summer!!
Would love to come see him perform. Keep us posted.
Congratulations, Chase Culp!
Wonderful news!
Kory Hartman you would make a great clown
He is SO funny!!!
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Tis the season for Holiday Cheer, and that arrives in Baraboo this Saturday with the annual Holiday Light Parade. Stepping off at 6:00pm, through the streets of downtown Baraboo, comes a seasonal parade filled to the brim with community floats, bands, lights and holiday cheer. Even the big guy of the season, Santa will arrive into circus city atop the Bostock & Wombwell Managerie Bandwagon, preceded by the stunning Beck Family calliope played by our musical director Larry Stout. Honored grand marshals for this years parade are 15 year Circus World PR director Keri Olson and her husband Larry McCoy, who was the executive director of the Al Ringling Theatre for 17 years. Also Circus World Director Scott O'Donnell and Performance Director Dave Saloutos will be joining Maddie Jones as the broadcast hosts for this years parade. You will be able to watch along on 99.7 Max FM facebook page, here on Youtube - www.youtube.com/@MAXTVBARABOO or on channel 10 on Spectrum Cable (Baraboo, Dells, Reeds) or 1010 on TDS Cable (Sauk).
It's not the holidays until Santa lights the community Christmas Tree atop the Al Ringling Theatre marquee, which will happen at the conclusion of the parade. Thank you our friends at Downtown Baraboo INC 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! ... See MoreSee Less
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The mighty Bostock. My fav.
This is so cool. Thank you Kaye Sanger for posting ❤️
That would of been today right?
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