The circus is coming to town, and it happens to be the biggest Shrine Circus in North America. Don’t miss the opportunity to see all-new top circus acts from around the world with clowns, bears, elephants, horses, motorcycles, acrobats, and daredevil acts. Plus, enjoy a giant Carnival midway featuring over 40 rides and attractions.
Of course, you can expect lots of good food, like pizza, funnel cakes, ice cream, corndogs, cotton candy, candy apples, fluffy fries, hamburgers, hotdogs, cheese steaks, elephant ears, Polish sausage, Italian sausage, barbeque, home fries, fried Oreos, roasted corn, snow cones, apple dumplings and more.
The Big Top rises at Jim R. Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta. From I-75 take Exit 260 (Windy Hill Road) and go west. Go approximately five miles until Windy Hill Road dead ends and turn left on Austell Road. Turn right on Callaway Road. Jim R. Miller Park is on the right.
The circus begins on April 27, 2012 and ends on May 6, 2012.
2012 Circus Schedule – Schedules And Prices Subject To Change
Friday, April 27, 2012
Circus Shows – 11am and 7pm
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Circus Shows – 11am, 1pm, 4:30pm, and 7:30pm
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Circus Shows – 1pm, 4:30pm, and 7:30pm
Monday, April 30, 2012
Circus Shows – 11am and 7pm
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Circus Shows – 7pm
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Circus Shows – 11am and 7pm
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Circus Shows – 7pm
Friday, May 4, 2012
Circus Shows – 11am and 7pm
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Circus Shows – 11am, 1pm, 4:30pm, and 7:30pm
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Circus Shows – 1pm, 4:30pm, and 7:30pm.
Admission:
Tickets are available at the gate.
Adults: $10.00
Children 6-11 $6.00
Children 36″ and under are free
Save up to 40%! Discount tickets and unlimited ride packages available at all metro-Atlanta Walgreen’s locations beginning April 1, 2012.
Address:
Jim R. Miller Park
2245 Callaway Road
Marietta GA
For more information, please call (404) 872-5818 .
Photos and information courtesy of Yaarab Shrine Circus.
Below is a video promoting the 2011 Circus:
I came to the circus last year and brought a group of school kids (for the morning show). It was amazing, and we loved it! We are still talking about all the fun we had! Is it possible to bring a group of kids again this year?
what rides will be at the circus!!!!!
A waste of time and money. They charge you for the midway because of low turn out. It was not like that in the past. It’s not worth $10 to get in and walk around. It’s boring that’s why no one is there. Don’t waste your time and money. Go to six flags; you”ll spend the same money.
Where can you buy tickets in advance for the 7.00 adult price? I need 4 adults and I have 2 under 5 that according to this site will get in free. On ticket masters it says kids are 7.00 and adults are 10.00. So what I did on there was to go ahead and select the 4 adult tickets at 10.00 each, figuring the 2 little ones will get in free…My total comes up 4 adult tickets to be 51.00 where they put an 11.00 service charge on the already 3.00 more each ticket price. What is up with that…I can go to the gate and pay 28.00 or go online and pay 51.00? That is crazy! There must be somewhere you can go and pay the 7.00 or even the 10.00 but anymore then that is nuts for a 7.00 ticket.
Hi Marilyn,
We spoke to the event organizers and found that the adult ticket price for 2010 went up to $10. Tickets are available online through TicketWeb.com, and we added a link to that site in the main article. For more information, please call (404) 872-5818.
For the past 3 years we’ve gotten in free with coke cans. Is that deal happening again this year? That’s really the only way our family of 7 can afford to see the circus. Then we give each child 1-2 rides.
Thanks! Keeping my fingers crossed.
is the circus under cover – building or tent?
Hi John,
Yes, the circus is under the “big top” and the midway (rides, food, games) is outdoors.
Took the granddaughter last year. She loved the circus but couldn’t ride any rides due to height restrictions. Are their restrictions this year as well?
Hi Judy,
Yes, the same safety restrictions are in place each year.
Hi there! I have free tickets (given by my husbands work) to get into the circus. Is the $20 dollars for all you can ride per person? I have 5 kids and that could be very pricey! lol
Thanks, Carly
Hi Carly,
Yes, $20 for all you can ride was per person, but it looks like that promotion ended today. On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday – the last three days of the circus – you simply pay for the rides you want to ride. If you need more info, you can contact the event organizers at (404) 872-5818.
Ok sounds good! Thank you for the info!
I would like to bring a group of special needs students to the Circus in April. Are there discount prices for school groups?
Thank you!
Denice Steed
Hi Denice,
Sounds like a great field trip. To contact the event organizers, please call (404) 872-5818.
Are the rides 1 ticket each or are they diff. depending on ride? I am just trying to figure out what pass to purchase.
Thanks,
Jeanette
Hi Jeanette,
For specific pricing information, please call the event organizers at (404) 872-5818 .
What are the height restrictions for the rides? I would like to buy an unlimited ride package, but would like to know if my 3 year old will be able to go on any of the rides.
Thanks,
Jennifer
Hi Jennifer,
Rides are typically for children 36″ or taller. For more information, please call the event organizers at (404) 872-5818 .
Please put more benches for us old folks to sit.
Thank You
I will like to take my daughter May 5th. will the unlimited rides price still be available at that time???
its 10 dollars to get in?! what if i just want to ride the rides and skip the circus show? thats ridiculous. my mom & i used to love to come in and walk around and just see things. but im not payin 10 bucks to do that.
Hi Shelley,
The $10 admission is for those wanting to watch the circus. There is no fee to enter the midway area. Rides, food, and games are priced separately.
I am one of the Shrine clowns and I may be able to still get some Golden tickets for anyone interested. The tickets are $25.00 and include admission to the park and circus for two people and two wristbands for unlimited rides. Please contact me if interested and I will see if we still have them available. Thanks, RiverBum (Corey Hardin@art.net)
I apologize. It is coreyhardin@att.net. My auto correct changed the email address. Thanks
Hey Corey, I’m interested in the Golden Tickets if any are still available, I tried to email you, but it wouldn’t let me.
Thank you, Brooke
Hey Corey I’m interested in this….I use to get tickets when I was younger from Mr.zeelac.
My email is deshaun12010@hotmail.com. thanks and by the way do you know zeelac and is he still alive.
Please double check directions before heading to this event! Windy Hill Road no longer deadends at Austell road.
wat time does friday show start? is there two show timings or one?
Hi Desiree,
On Friday, April 27, 2012, there are Circus Shows at 11am and 7pm.
i have three four year olds that are taller then 36inches. so would they still get In free?
Hi Selina,
Children 5 and under are free.
I have always loved going. Now I have children they love it to. I have even worked on the midway a couple times.
Looking forward to coming tomorrow with the kids and grandkids! Don’t forget to get your funnel cakes!
Do you have any rides for children between the ages of 2 and 4?
What are the operating hours for the fair itself, 10 p, 11p?
It says on the site you can get discount coupons at all metro Atlanta Walgreens stores…I have now called 6 stores who said they have never had them…what is the deal with that?????
Hi Laura,
We report the information as it is given to us by the event organizers. We would recommend calling the event organizers at (404) 872-5818.
I would just like to know if I.can.still get unlimited rides fore tomorrow the 29th and if they offer anything for active duty military?? No.Walgreen stores seem to know.anything about selling tickets
Hi Crystal,
Although we wrote an article about this event, we are not the event organizers. You can reach the event organizers by calling (404) 872-5818.
Does anyone know what time the midwya rides open today (Sunday). I see circus times, but not rides.
Thanks!
Hi Michelle,
The midway opens at noon today – Sunday, April 29, 2012.
We’ve never been to this circus. What do you reccomend for us? Are all rides 36” or taller, or do they range of how dangerous they are?
Hi Kaci,
We would recommend arriving an hour or two before the circus show so you can enjoy some food and games. Most, if not all rides have a height/safety requirement, but there are many other things to do and see. The circus seating is general admission so line up early for the best seats. Hope you have fun!
Hi, I have two children ages 4 and 2. We are planning to go to the circus this weekend but I’m not sure we will have the extra cash to go. I know this site says that children 36” and under are free but my fiance and I would need to purchase tickets for ourselves. Is there any way for us to purchase tickets at a discounted price so that my children will have a chance to see the cirucs? Also my son (the 4 yr old) I believe he will be tall enough to ride some rides, is there any way I can purchase tickets for the rides at a discounted price as well? Any information would be very much appreciated!
Thanks so much
Is it ten dollars for seniors also
Hi, I am going to go today and I was wanting to know how long it will be open. Just till 7pm or is that just for the circus show?
Hi Ashley,
The circus is open until 9pm today, May 4, 2012.
what time does the midway open today ?
i absolutley LOVE this circus! it is awsome;)
Is the fair already shut down? If not what time do they close tonight?