2019 Big Top Tour: Carnival
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- June 29 Greensboro, VT
- July 2-3 St. Johnsbury, VT
- July 5-7 Essex Junction, VT
- July 9-10 Northampton, MA
- July 12-13 Manchester, VT
- July 15-16 Keene, NH
- July 18-20 Hanover, NH
- July 22-24 Marshfield, MA
- July 25-28 Waltham, MA
- July 30-31 Simsbury, CT
- August 2-3 Newbury, MA
- Aug 5-6 Freeport, ME
- August 8-9 Kennebunkport, ME
- Aug 11-12 Wolfeboro, NH
- Aug 14-16 Montpelier, VT
- Aug 18 Greensboro, VT
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Step right up because the Circus is coming to town – and this year, our theme is the great American Carnival!
Inspired by the elegance of the carousel ride, the thrill of the roller coaster, and games of chance and skill, our amazing circus performers will bring you laughs, thrills, and nonstop fun! Watch our jugglers, acrobats, and wirewalkers run for their lives through the haunted mansion, try their luck at the ring toss, balance their way through the house of fun, and discover romance in the tunnel of love! Join us for a spectacular lineup of unforgettable acts and dazzling circus skills on full display under the big top! Circus Smirkus’ 2019 show Carnival is coming to town; step right up and join in the fun!
June 29 – Greensboro, VT
Presented by The Circus Barn at The Circus Barn World Headquarters.
- Buy Tickets Online:
- Buy Tickets By Phone: 1-877-SMIRKUS (877-764-7587)
- Tickets also available locally at The Circus Barn.
- Directions: 1 Circus Rd, Greensboro, VT via GPS here or view written directions.
July 2 & 3 – St. Johnsbury, VT
Presented by Catamount Arts at Green Mountain Mall.
- Buy Tickets Online:
- Buy Tickets By Phone: 1-877-SMIRKUS (877-764-7587)
- Tickets also available locally at Catamount Arts, 802-748-2600.
- Directions: 2000 Memorial Drive, St Johnsbury, VT – via GPS here.
July 5, 6 & 7 – Essex Junction, VT
Presented by Champlain Valley Expo at Champlain Valley Expo.
- Buy Tickets Online:
- Buy Tickets By Phone: 1-877-SMIRKUS (877-764-7587)
- Tickets also available locally at Champlain Valley Expo, 802-878-5545.
- Directions: Champlain Valley Expo, 105 Pearl St, Essex Junction, VT – via GPS here.
July 9 & 10 – Northampton, MA
Presented by North Star at Three County Fairgrounds, Gate 4.
- Buy Tickets Online:
- Buy Tickets By Phone: 1-877-SMIRKUS (877-764-7587)
- Tickets also available locally at River Valley Co-op (330 North King Street, Northampton) and A2Z Science & Learning Store (57 King Street Northampton).
Directions: Three County Fairgrounds, Gate 4, 113 Old Ferry Rd, Northampton – via GPS here.
July 12 & 13 – Manchester, VT
Presented by Town of Manchester & Manchester Parks & Recreation.
- Buy Tickets Online:
- Buy Tickets By Phone: 1-877-SMIRKUS (877-764-7587)
- Tickets also available locally at Manchester Parks & Recreation, 802-362-1439 and Manchester Town Hall, 40 Jeff Williams Way, Manchester Center, (802)362.1313.
- Directions: Manchester Parks & Recreation, Dana Thompson Memorial Park, 340 Recreation Park Rd, Manchester Center, VT – via GPS here.
July 15 & 16 – Keene, NH
Presented by Monadnock Waldorf School at Cheshire Fairgrounds.
- Buy Tickets Online:
- Buy Tickets By Phone: 1-877-SMIRKUS (877-764-7587)
- Tickets also available locally at Toadstool Books, 12 Emerald Street, Keene, NH 603-352-8815.
- Directions: Cheshire Fairgrounds, 247 Monadnock Hwy, Swanzey, NH – via GPS here.
July 18, 19 & 20 – Hanover, NH
Sponsored by The Sharon Academy, Presented by The Circus Barn at Fullington Farm Field.
- Buy Tickets Online:
- Buy Tickets By Phone: 1-877-SMIRKUS (877-764-7587)
- Tickets also available locally at Norwich Bookstore – cash or check only.
- Directions: Fullington Farm Field, NH-10, Hanover, NH – via GPS here.
July 22, 23 & 24 – Marshfield, MA
Presented by Marshfield Education Foundation at Marshfield Fairgrounds.
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- Buy Tickets Online:
- Buy Tickets By Phone: 1-877-SMIRKUS (877-764-7587)
- Tickets also available locally at Mono Mono Boutique, Marshfield, MA.
- Directions: Marshfield Fairgrounds, 140 Main St, Marshfield, MA – via GPS here .
- Buy Tickets Online:
July 25, 26, 27 & 28 – Waltham, MA
Presented by The Circus Barn at Gore Place.
- Buy Tickets Online:
- Buy Tickets By Phone: 1-877-SMIRKUS (877-764-7587)
- Directions: Gore Place, 52 Gore St, Waltham, MA – via GPS here.
July 30 & 31 – Simsbury, CT
Presented by Simsbury Performing Arts Center at Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center.
- Buy Tickets Online:
- Buy Tickets By Phone: 1-877-SMIRKUS (877-764-7587)
- Tickets also available locally at Fitzgerald’s Foods and Simsbury Performing Arts Center.
- Directions: Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center, 22 Iron Horse Blvd, Simsbury, CT – GPS link.
August 2 & 3 – Newbury, MA
Presented by Theater in the Open at Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm.
- Buy Tickets Online:
- Buy Tickets By Phone: 1-877-SMIRKUS (877-764-7587)
- Tickets also available locally at Henry Bear’s Park, Newburyport, MA.
- Directions: Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm – via GPS here.
August 5 & 6 – Freeport, ME
Presented by Maine Coast Waldorf School at Maine Coast Waldorf School.
- Buy Tickets Online:
- Buy Tickets By Phone: 1-877-SMIRKUS (877-764-7587)
- Tickets also available locally at Royal River Natural Foods, Freeport, ME.
- Directions: 57 Desert Road, Freeport, ME 04032 – GPS directions.
August 8 & 9 – Kennebunkport, ME
Presented by Kennebunkport Consolidated School PTA at Rockin’ Horse Stables.
- Buy Tickets Online:
- Tickets also available locally at The Harbor Inn, Kennebunkport, ME. 207-967-2074.
- Directions: Rockin’ Horse Stables, Arundel Road – GPS directions or website directions.
August 11 & 12 – Wolfeboro, NH
Presented by All Saints Church at The Nick, 10 Trotting Track Road, Wolfeboro, NH.
- Buy Tickets Online:
- Buy Tickets By Phone: 1-877-SMIRKUS (877-764-7587)
- Tickets also available locally at Black’s Paper Store – 8 South Main Street, Wolfeboro, NH – 603-569-4444.
- Directions: The Nick (10 Trotting Track Road) – GPS Directions.
August 14, 15 & 16 – Montpelier, VT
Presented by The Circus Barn at Montpelier High School.
- Buy Tickets Online:
- Buy Tickets By Phone: 1-877-SMIRKUS (877-764-7587)
- Directions: Montpelier High School, 5 High School Dr, Montpelier, VT- via GPS here.
August 18 – Finale – Greensboro, VT
Presented by The Circus Barn at the Circus Barn World Headquarters.
- Buy Tickets Online:
- Buy Tickets By Phone: 1-877-SMIRKUS (877-764-7587)
- Tickets also available locally at The Circus Barn.
- Directions: 1 Circus Rd, Greensboro, VT via GPS here or view written directions.
About the Big Top Tour
Every summer, a freshly auditioned company of Smirkus Troupers, ages 10 to 18, take to the road in traditional mud show fashion for a two-month performance tour of New England.Backed by professional coaches, cooks, musicians and crew, our Smirkos perform to sell-out crowds in Circus Smirkus’ very own 750-seat European-style one-ring big top tent.PRESENTERS
In most towns on our tour route, the Big Top Tour is presented by a local non-profit youth or community organization.Volunteers
Joining the Smirkus Volunteer Team is a meaningful way to help share the magic of Circus Smirkus with your community. Volunteers are needed both for the shows we present ourselves, and for those which are presented by other organizations. Go here to learn how you can volunteer for the 2019 Big Top Tour.TICKET REQUESTS
Circus Smirkus is dedicated to helping community organizations that focus on children, education, circus arts and health and wellness. Our circus is able to donate a limited number of Big Top Tour tickets each year to raise funds for our fellow non-profit, tax-exempt organizations.
Please understand that we receive a clown trunk-full of requests! While we can’t accommodate every worthy cause, each request is given serious consideration.
And hey, folks – we’re a 501c3 nonprofit, too. Like you, we rely on the generosity of others as a key way to make ends meet. That said, by necessity, preference is given to organizations that can provide a helping hand to Smirkus in return. Whether it’s cross promotion, social media/newsletter representation, or reciprocal donation – your help can go a long way.
Please do not call or email to request a donation. All requests MUST be submitted using our official Ticket Request Form, which is available from mid-February through April 30. Before submitting a request through our form, please review the following criteria:
Ticket Donation Guidelines
Ticket Donation Guidelines
Please verify that your request falls within the guidelines listed below:
- You qualify as an employee or official representative of the registered 501c3 nonprofit organization which our donated tickets would serve to benefit.
- Your organization actively conducts business in CT, ME, MA, NH, NY, and/or VT -or- is a registered nonprofit circus arts organization.
- Your organization maintains community relations efforts benefitting children, education, health, wellness, circus arts -or- similarly related mission based efforts.
- One (1) donation per organization per year. (Preference is given to organizations filing their first request.)
- Must be a New England or New York based organization AND/OR a circus arts organization.
- We do not consider requests for political, controversial or for-profit organizations; sports teams; individuals or third parties.
- Cannot be used for prizes, volunteer gifts, or incentive programs.
- The purpose of the organization or fundraising event must not be contrary to the mission of Circus Smirkus.
- Preference is given to organizations that provide cross promotion opportunities or reciprocal donation. (ex: promote the show in their newsletter or on Facebook.)
ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES
To welcome our fans, guests, and spectators, the Big Top is ADA-compliant and our staff is ready to assist those with accessibility concerns to enjoy the show. For more information about accessibility under the Big Top, please email info@smirkus.org.
We all dream of running away to the circus. Whether you choose to join us as a performer, a spectator or a presenter, there’s room for you under the Circus Smirkus Big Top!
