The Carson and Barnes Circus will be visiting Siloam Springs on Monday.
Presented in traditional big-top style, America's oldest family-owned circus brings animals and acrobats, clowns and daredevils, and a little old-time circus magic, to more than 200 American cities each year. The show will be set up at the intersection of U.S. Highway 412 and East Quarter Road.
At 3 p.m. Monday, the Carson and Barnes elephants -- the biggest stars of the circus -- are scheduled to receive full spa treatment from head to toe. The public is invited to watch free of charge.
The elephants will be lathered, scrubbed, exfoliated, moisturized, and pedicured, so they look and feel their best when they greet fans at that afternoon's big-top performance. Firefighters from the Siloam Springs Fire Department will be helping out.
Making his Carson and Barnes debut this year is Cirque du Soleil veteran Luis Miguel Terry, who presents his mastery of bounce juggling. Returning favorites include Mexico's Rosales Family, who bring four generations of circus tradition to the center ring. The Dominguez Extreme Riders display motorcycling precision mixed with fearless fortitude. Gabriella Cavallini delivers trapeze thrills while perched high in the air. Last, but not least, Ringmaster Jairo Ojeda keeps the show moving at a rapid-fire pace.
The Carson and Barnes Circus also features a menagerie of exotic animals from around the world, which can be seen free of charge before each scheduled performance. Elephant and pony rides are available for a small charge on the circus midway, along with many other exciting pre-show activities.
Advance tickets are $12 for adults, and $6 for children under age 12. Prices are $16 for adults and $10 for children under age 12 when purchased on circus show dates. Show times are 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
General News on 09/27/2015