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The day's activities begin with a 9
a.m. Flag Day ceremony at the fairgrounds, followed by breakfast
served by the Boy Scouts and the raising of the massive big top by
elephant power. The circus opens its free zoo that morning for
residents to see the animals arrive and be watered, fed and cared
for. In its 69th year, the
family-owned Carson & Barnes Circus features elephants who live
offseason at the Endangered Ark Foundation, established in 1993 to
help breed endangered Asian elephants. Beautiful tigers, including
Liberty, a 450-pound white tiger, also perform, as well as Miller's
Prancing Ponies. Heart-stopping acts include the Quina Brothers on
the high wire and the Flying Fernandez troupe on trapeze. Carson &
Barnes welcomes a new ringmaster this season, Ted Torkildson, a
former professional clown and radio news director.
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 If purchased by noon Monday, tickets
are $10 for adults and $5 for children 2-11. On the day of the
performances, the price will be $14 for adults and $7 for children.
Circus-goers are encouraged to come early to take advantage of
elephant rides and other activities.
Advance tickets are available at
Graue, Dairy Queen, Thorntons, IGA, State Bank, Brandt's Arcade,
Pete's Hardware, Whit's Lawn Service, Kathleen's Hallmark, Sheley
Service, Sheley Repair, Lincoln Radiator, Modern Brake and
Alignment, Oney's in Mason City and Hartsburg State Bank.
Circus-goers who purchase advance tickets will be able to turn them
in at Graue Inc. the week after the circus for a chance to win a
color TV.
Zion Lutheran School in Lincoln is
hosting the circus. Graue Inc. is the sponsor.
[News release]
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