America’s Favorite Old-Fashioned Big Top Circus Is Coming To Pierceton
PIERCETON — Thanks to the sponsorship of the Pierceton Chamber of Commerce and Culpepper & Merriweather Circus, America’s favorite big top circus is coming to Pierceton on Wednesday, June 6, at the Pierceton Town Ball Field located behind the school at 434 S. 1st St., with scheduled performances at 5 and 7:30 p.m.
Now in its 33rd edition, C&M Circus has become internationally known for quality family entertainment. This authentic one-ring, big top circus has been featured on National Geographic’s Explorer TV series, Entertainment Tonight, The Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Tribune and Arizona Highways Magazine. It has also been featured on the A&E Special: Under the Big Top and most recently, On the Road with Circus Kids, a Nickelodeon special featured on the Nick News Program.
Bring your friends and family out circus morning to watch as a familiar place in your town is transformed into a bustling circus city. Activity swirls around the grounds as animals are unloaded, the big top is erected, and rigging is prepared for performances later in the day. Enjoy the magic and tradition of the American circus with your family and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Between 9:30 and 10 a.m., come watch the raising of the big top, then stay for the freeTour. This presentation offers a unique face-to- face opportunity for families, schools and interested community members to meet and learn all about the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus family and includes a walking tour of the circus grounds. Learn interesting facts about our performers, the history of our show and the different species of animals in the circus family. In this presentation, we will also address topics such as hygiene, grooming and the veterinary care all of our animals receive. In recent years the tent raising and morning tour has become a popular program for families and interested community members. It is presented in a way everyone, young and old can learn many interesting facts about the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus Family.
On circus day, performers bring the magic of the circus to life in each 90-minute performance. This year’s lineup includes an All-Star group of performers and entertainers that include Miss Simone and her breath taking single trapeze, Miss Paulina’s proud “ Big & Little” prancing ponies, The Arlise Troupe on their wild and crazy unicycles, Natalie’s American Eskimo Escapades, Miss Georgia displaying flexibility to the extreme and for the first time, the Wheel of Destiny & Tight Rope by The Perez Family. But, lets not forget our favorite performing Jungle Cats, Soloman, Delilah & Francis, presented by Mr. Trey Key, that will certainly have you on the edge of your seats. All accompanied by original music composed by the talented, Matt Margucci from Los Angeles.
Save money by purchasing your tickets in advance at any downtown Pierceton business, Kosciusko Visitors Center and Allegra Printing in Warsaw. Prices for advance tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for seniors (65 and over) and children ages 2 to 12, children under 2 are always free. On show day tickets will be $13 for adults and $8 for seniors and children.
