BUTLER — Culpepper & Merriweather Circus, America’s favorite Big Top Circus is coming to Butler on Monday, May 9, at the Butler Elementary School located at 125 College St.
Scheduled performances are at 5 and 7:30 p.m. The circus is sponsored by the Butler Lions Club.
Now in its 31st 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.
The public is invited to visit on the circus morning to watch as a familiar place in 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.
Between 9 and 9:30 a.m., visitors can 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 and includes a walking tour of the circus grounds. Learn interesting facts about the performers, the history of the show and the different species of animals in the circus. In this presentation, the circus employees will also address topics such as hygiene, grooming and the veterinary care all of the animals receive.
On circus day, the 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 flexability to the extreme and for the first time, the Wheel of Destiny & Tight Rope by The Perez Family. Also, the lineup includes fan-favorite performing Jungle Cats, Soloman, Delilah & Francis, presented by Mr. Trey Key.
It’s all accompanied by original music composed by the talented, Matt Margucci from Los Angeles, California.
For more information visit the circus’ Facebook page with videos, photos and comments from past sponsors and patrons.
Save money by purchasing tickets in advance at the following locations: Smith True Value Hardware, Stoodt’s Market, Bellville Elementary School Office, Butler Elementary School Office, Whiffletree Restaurant and Richland Bank in Butler. 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 until 3 p.m. Monday – Friday.
