Thanks to the sponsorship of the Atkinson Lions Club, the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus is coming to Atkinson, NE on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, to the Legion Ballfield located North of 206 W. 5th Street with shows at 5:00 & 7:30 pm. C&M Circus has been providing quality, local family entertainment for 41 years. This authentic One-Ring, Big Top Circus has been featured on the A&E Special: Under the Big Top, Nick News: On the Road with Circus Kids and most recently OETA’s Big Top Town. This year, we’re very excited to bring you our brand new 2026 performance featuring Big Cats presented by Trey Key, our Aerialist Extraordinaire Simone on the trapeze, the Perez Daredevil Duo on the Tight Rope and Wheel of Destiny, the high energy Macias family hand and foot juggling, Miss Gianna with her performing canines and everyone’s favorite Circus Clown Leo Acton.
Circus Day Schedule
9:30 a.m. – Tent Raising & Tour
Everyone is invited to watch the Big Top rise! You’ll also get a chance to tour the grounds and get a behind-the-scenes look at our show! Learn about life on the road and the care our animals receive.
4:00 pm – Midway Opens
Pony Rides, Moon Bounce, Giant Slide, Face Painting, Concession Stand and Box Office open up for some extra fun!
5:00 & 7:30 pm – Circus Performance
Get ready for an amazing show the whole family will love! Each show lasts about 90 minutes.
Tickets:
| Ticket Prices and Shows | |||||
| Ranch Rodeo | Party Rock Productions | Demo Derby | |||
| Children | $5 | Children | $5 | Children | $10 |
| Adults | $10 | Adults | $15 | Adults | $20 |
| Children 5 and under FREE to all Events! | |||||
Advance tickets can be purchased BEFORE Circus Day from these locations:
Braun’s IGA Grocery Store
RF Goeke Variety Store
Anson’s Feed
A higher percentage of advance tickets goes back to the sponsor, meaning more money back into your community! You’ll also save money and skip the lines at the box office!
Click HERE to purchase your tickets online! Scroll down to the Atkinson Location and click “Get Tickets”
To find out more about this year’s show, find us online, visit our social media, call, or e-mail!
Website: cmcircus.com
Facebook: Culpepper & Merriweather Circus
Instagram: @cmcircus
E-mail: cmcircus@gmail.com
Phone Number: 580-326-8833
