Culpepper & Merriweather Circus coming to Luther on Sept. 29

LUTHER — In preparation for an evening of "Big Top" circus entertainment, the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus will be setting up its tent from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, at Wild Horse Park, 655 NE 4.

The Luther Parks Commission is sponsoring the circus attraction, which will have performances at 5 and 7:30 p.m. that evening.  

Now in its 36th edition, the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus Circus has been featured on National Geographic’s "Explorer" TV series, "Entertainment Tonight." A&E Special: "Under the Big Top" and most recently, "On the Road with Circus Kids," a Nickelodeon special featured on the Nick News Program.

After the morning tent raising, the circus also will be offering free tours, providing a unique face-to-face opportunity for families, schools, day care centers and community members to meet and learn about the circus, its performers and its history.

Among this year’s lineup of performances will be Miss Simone and her single trapeze, Miss Paulina’s prancing ponies, The Arlise Troupe on their unicycles, Logan Jimenez with his Cockatoo Review, Emilie Dean with her feats of aerial strength, the Wheel of Destiny, the Russian Swing by The Perez Family and Jungle Cats Soloman & Delilah.

For more information about the circus, go to www.cmcircus.com.

Advance tickets may be bought at Luther Town Hall, Our Town Eatery, Luther Hardware & Lumber, Rustic Farm, Luther Mill & Farm Supply, Farmstead Café and BancFirst – Luther Branch. Prices for advance tickets are $12 for adults and $7 for seniors (65 and older) and children (2 to 12). Children younger than 2 will be admitted free.

On show day, the box office will open at 4 p.m. Tickets will be $15 for adults and $8 for seniors and children. Pony rides, a moon bounce, concessions and more will be available an hour before the box office opens.