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Knights of Columubus 2874, Culpepper and Merriweather Circus, America's Favorite Big Top Circus is coming to Teutopolis, Monday, April 18 to the Knights of Columbus grounds located at 210 N Pearl St with scheduled performances at 5 and 7:30PM. Now in its 31st edition, C&M Circus has become internationally known for quality family entertainment. The 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. It has also been featured on A&E Special: Under the Big Top and most recently, On The Road with Circus Kids, a Nickelodeon special featured on Nick News Program. 

Bring your friends and family out circus morning to watch as a familiar place in your town is transformed into 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. Enjoy the magic and tradition and create memories that will last a lifetime. 

Between 9:30 and 10AM come watch the raising of the Big Top, then stay for a free tour. This presentation offers a unique face-to-face opportunity for families, schools, and interested community members to meet and learn about Culpepper and Merriweather Circus family and includes a walking tour of the circus grounds. Learn interesting facts about performers, the history of the show, and the different species of animals in the circus. In this presentation they will also address tops such as hygiene, grooming and the veterinary care the animals receive. 

On circuis day, the 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, the Wheel of Destiny and Tight Rope by the The Perez Family. 

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