Circus coming to Green Forest on Thursday

Thanks to the sponsorship of the Green Forest Chamber of Commerce, the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus is coming to Green Forest on Thursday, March 30.

The circus will be held at the Green Forest City Park located at 498 W. 6th St., with shows at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

C&M Circus has been providing quality, local family entertainment for 37 years. This authentic one-ring, big top circus has been featured on the A&E Special: Under the Big Top, Nick News: On the Road with Circus Kids and most recently OETA’s Big Top Town.

This year’s brand-new 2023 performance features big cats presented by Trey Key, aerialist extraordinaire Simone on the trapeze, 10th generation Loyal bareback horse eiders, the Perez Daredevil Duo on the tight rope and wheel of destiny, Elizabeth Ayala’s incredible foot juggling and hair hang and everyone’s favorite circus clown, Leo Acton.

A tent raising and tour will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday. Everyone is invited to watch the Big Top rise. You’ll also get a chance to tour the grounds and get a behind-the-scenes look at the show! Learn about life on the road and the care the animals receive.

The Midway will open at 4 p.m., featuring pony rides, the moon bounce, a giant slide and face painting. The concession stand and box office also will open at 4 p.m.

Advance tickets are $13 for adults and $8 for children 2-12 and seniors 65 and older.

Box office tickets are $16 and $9.

Advance tickets can be purchased before Circus Day at the Green Forest City Hall/Water Department, Bellamy Bloom, La Favorita, J&D Asian Market and Edna’s Cafe.

A higher percentage of advance ticket proceeds go back to the sponsor, meaning more money back into the community. You’ll also save money and can skip the lines at the box office.

For more information about the show, visit cmcircus. com or check out the circus’ Facebook page at Culpepper & Meriweather Circus or Instagram @cmcircus. You can also email cmcircus@gmail.com or call 580-326-8833.