Looking for family-friendly fun? Circus Vargas to return to SLO County
The circus is coming to San Luis Obispo.
On Wednesday, Circus Vargas pitched its big top tent at Madonna Meadows outside of the Madonna Inn.
The circus will kick off its family-friendly performances on Friday, and running through July 8.
This year, Circus Vargas will offer a new production called “Jubilé! An Epic World Celebration!” showcasing acrobats and flying trapeze artists, according to a news release.
“The show features opera trained Ringmaster, Johnathan Lee Iverson, who guides the audience through an experience of different cultures and nationalities, joining hand in hand, coming together through acrobatic and aerial artistry to entertain, laugh, live, love and celebrate as one,” the release said.
Iverson was the first Black American ringmaster of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, where he performed until 2017 when the show closed, according to the release.
“He is renowned for his ‘powerful voice’ and ‘superstar’ presence,” the release said. “Johnathan leads an amazing international cast in this latest greatest edition.”
The circus will offer performances through July 8, with breaks on June 25 and July 4, according the release. Food and drinks will be available at the circus.
Tickets range from $25 to $80 and are available to purchase online at tickets.circusvargas.com. Refer to the website for show dates and times.
