Peru Indiana | Event Photographer | Circus City Festival 2019
Where do I begin?
Two years ago while my husband was house hunting in the state of Indiana for job relocation, he was told Peru Indiana was the circus capital of the world. I almost didn’t believe him, especially when he told me that the performer’s ages were from 5 to 21! I had to look it up! Low and behold, there it was, PERU INDIANA, CIRCUS CITY FESTIVAL!
Two years ago this west coast family packed ourselves up and headed to this small town of 11,000 people. Every year so far, we have always attended the Circus. My kids beg me to be performers, but we are deep into baseball with my son and circus tryouts and practices fall right on baseball season. Instead we make it a family trip. Watching the show and riding all the rides!
Some carry on their rich family tradition as second and third generation performers. While they call themselves an “Amateur” Circus, this is anything but. Peru Indiana is a hidden gem that should be on any Hoosiers list to visit.
This year they Celebrated 60 years of Circus tradition pulling out all the stops! From high wire and trapeze, to juggling and even the cutest mini clowns! This year they added the new “Dream catcher act”.
I want to send out a huge thank you to the Circus City Family for all the love you have given me this week! It has been a huge blessing to have gotten to know some of you this year! I was even more proud to see that one of my first Peru Seniors I photographed was crowned the Circus City Queen! I hope to see you next year! “MAY ALL YOUR DAYS BE CIRCUS DAYS”
“Let all that you do be done in love,” 1 Corinthians 16:14
‘Becca
Every July they put aside eight days to shut down the entire downtown for "Circus week". It’s basically a community carnival focused on celebrating the circus (Elephants and all).