Osceola Chamber Main Street is bringing the Culpepper and Meriweather Circus to Osceola Saturday, Aug. 22, at the front entrance of Lakeside Casino, located at 777 Casino Drive in Osceola, with two scheduled performances at 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Now in its 30th edition, C&M Circus has become internationally known for quality family entertainment. People can enjoy the magic and tradition of the American circus with their family and friends to create memories that will last a lifetime.
On circus day, circus performers will 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 Arlisle 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 Desitny and Tight Rope by the Los Moralitos.
Additionally, there will a performance by the circus Jungle Cats: Soloman, Delilah, and Francis presented by Mr. Trey Key. All of the acts are accompanied by original music composed by the talented, Matt Margucci from Los Angeles, California. The performers and acts aim to amaze, delight and entertain the audience members of all ages beyond their wildest imagination.
Osceola Chamber Main Street also brought Skeeter the Clown to town on Thursday, Aug. 13, to help spread awareness about the upcoming performance.
Skeeter went to a few of the summer school sessions at Clarke Community Elementary School, visited residents at both Southern Hills Specialty Care and Homestead Assisted Living, and ended with a visit to the Village to entertain the kids.
“It was great to have her interact with a large fan base for the show that’s coming to town,” said Derek Lumsden, executive director of Osceola Chamber Main Street. “It was a good way to let people know that the circus is coming to town and to learn some history about the American circus itself.”
Skeeter informed the groups about different circus history and gave kids the chance to win free tickets to the show.
Advance tickets were sold through Wednesday, Aug. 19, at the following locations: Hy-Vee, Highway Lumber, Family Sports, Great Western Bank, American State Bank, Clarke County State Bank, and the Osceola Chamber Main Street office.
Advance tickets were $6 for kids; $10 for adults with children under always being free. On show day, tickets will be $7 for kids; $13 for adults with the midway box office opening at 1:30 p.m. Bring the children early and enjoy the pony rides, moon bounce, concessions, and much more.
Find out more information by going to the OCMS Facebook page or www.cmcircus.com and clicking the Facebook link. There is also have information on the Explore Osceola app that can be downloaded to any smart phone or Apple device. Contact Derek Lumsden with questions at 641-342-4200 or by email at ocms@iowatelecom.net.