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Thanks to the sponsorship of the Sheridan Kiwanis Club, Culpepper & Merriweather Circus, America’s Favorite Big Top Circus, is coming to Sheridan on Thursday, May 24 to Sheridan High School, 24185 Hinesley Road. Scheduled performances will take place at 5 p.m. 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.
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Between 9:30 and 10 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 and interested community members to meet and learn all about the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus family. The tour includes a walk of the circus grounds. Learn interesting facts about performers, the history of the show and the different species of animals in the Circus Family.
In this presentation, topics such as hygiene, grooming and the veterinary care of animals will be addressed. 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. This is a special part of Circus Day that should not be missed.
The Midway Box Office opens at 4 p.m. on Circus Day, complete with pony rides, a moonbouce, concessions and more. The first show runs from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and the second from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
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 breathtaking 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.
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Don’t forget the favorite performing Jungle Cats: Soloman, Delilah and Francis, presented by Mr. Trey Key, which will certainly have you on the edge of your seats. All are accompanied by original music composed by the talented Matt Margucci from Los Angeles, Calif. The performers are sure to amaze, delight and entertain the audience members of all ages beyond your wildest imagination. The costumes alone are certainly of Las Vegas quality.
For more information, visit cmcircus.com and click on the Facebook link, or email cmcircus@gmail.com.
Save money by purchasing your tickets in advance at the following locations:
- 1st Farmers Bank & Trust
- Wallace Grain Company
- Price Heating & Cooling
- Waitt Grain Company
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. Reserve your tickets early and save. For more information or to reserve discount tickets call 866-BIG-TOP-6. Reservations will be available even on show day but only at this number till 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.