America’s Favorite Old-Fashioned Big Top Circus is coming to Atlanta September 2nd

[August 26, 2021]    Thanks to the sponsorship of the City of Atlanta, Culpepper & Merriweather Circus, America’s Favorite Big Top Circus is coming to Atlanta, IL on Thursday, September 2, 2021 to the Atlanta Ballfields located at W. North Street and NE Sixth Street.

Now in its 36th 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, 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.

Tent Raising & FREE Tour:

On circus day between 9:30 and 10:00 a.m. come watch the raising of the Big Top, then stay for the FREE Tour.

This presentation offers a unique face-to-face opportunity for families, schools, daycare centers and community members to meet and learn all about the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus. Learn facts about our performers, the history of our show and the different species of animals in our Circus Family. In this presentation we will also address topics such as hygiene, grooming and the veterinary care all of our animals receive. This is a special part of Circus Day that should not be missed!

Circus Performances:

Circus performances will be 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. bringing the magic of the circus to life in each 90-minute show.

This year’s lineup includes an All-Star group of performers and entertainers. See 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, Logan Jimenez and his Cockatoo Review, the Wheel of Destiny, and back by popular demand, the Russian Swing by The Perez Family.

But, lets not forget our favorite performing Jungle Cats, Soloman, Delilah & Wendell, 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, California. Our performers are sure to amaze, delight and entertain the audience members of all ages beyond your wildest imagination.

Tickets:

Advance tickets are on sale at Altanta City Hall, Atlanta National Bank, Danvers Village Hall and White's Farm Equipment in Waynesville and will be sold at a discounted price.

Tickets are also available the day of the show with the Midway Box Office opening one hour prior to show start.

In addition to the circus performances there will be pony rides, Moonbounce, concessions and more.

For more information about this big event call 866 Big Top 6.

[Text provided by Whitney Ortiz
Tourism Development Director for Atlanta]