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Two circuses coming, only one giving back to
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May 31, 2017 |
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Thanks to the sponsorship of the Bonners Ferry
Rotary Club, Culpepper & Merriweather Circus,
America’s Favorite Big Top Circus, is coming to
Boundary County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, June
14, with scheduled performances at 5 and 7:30
p.m.
Proceeds from the circus will come back to the
community as a major fundraiser for the Bonners
Ferry Rotary Club, which sponsors or helps with
numerous local events and activities and also
gives thousands each year to worthy local
students who go on to higher education.
The Rotary scheduled the Culpepper &
Merriweather Circus over six months ago, and
recently learned that a second circus is now
scheduled to be in Bonners Ferry on June 11, and
Rotary members don't want anyone to be confused
as to which one is doing more for the community
than bringing lions and tigers.
Now in its 32nd edition, the Culpepper &
Merriweather 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, Arizona Highways
Magazine and more.
It has also been featured on the A&E special
"Under the Big Top" and most recently in "On the
Road with Circus Kids," a Nickelodeon special
featured on the Nick News Program.
Bring your friends and family and especially the
kids out between 9:30 and 10 a.m. circus morning
to watch as our Boundary County Fairground 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.
After the raising of the Big Top, stay for the
free circus tour, a presentation that offers a
unique face-toface 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 their performers,
the history of their show and the different
species of animals that travel with them from
town to town to regale audiences nationwide. In
this presentation, they address topics such as
hygiene, grooming and the veterinary care all of
the animals in their family receive.
In recent years the tent raising and morning
tour have become a popular program for families
and interested community members. It is
presented in a way that everyone, young and old,
can learn many interesting facts about the
Culpepper & Merriweather Circus family and see a
behind-the-scenes glimpse of what goes into the
making of a modern day traditional circus.
When the big top opens for the evening's shows,
the Culpepper & Merriweather 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 flexibility
to the extreme and, for the first time ever, the
Wheel of Destiny & Tight Rope by The Perez
Family.
And let's not forget the amazing performing
jungle cats Soloman, Delilah and Francis,
presented by Mr. Trey Key, that will certainly
have you on the edge of your seats!
All accompanied by original music composed by
the talented Matt Margucci from Los Angeles,
California. The performers, animals and antics
are sure to amaze, delight and entertain the
audience members of all ages beyond your wildest
imagination!
The costumes alone are amazing!
For more information visit
www.cmcircus.com or visit on
Facebook.
Advance tickets to the Bonners Ferry performance
of the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus are
available at the Liberty Gas Station, the Moyie
Store and at State Farm Insurance. Advance
tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for seniors 65
and over and for children ages two to 12, and
children two and under get in 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 1-866 BIG TOP 6
(1-866-244-8676). |
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