By the Gazette-Times | Posted: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 12:00 am
The Carson & Barnes Three-Ring Circus arrives in Corvallis today for a series of shows today.
Beginning at 10 a.m., elephants will help set up the circus tent at the Benton County Fairgrounds. The tent is the size of a football-field and seats up to 2,200 spectators.
Acts include the Uzbek Trio acrobatic act, Hula Hoop champions, a contortionist who puts himself in a plexiglass container no bigger than a suitcase, an aerial ballet with more than 14 people at the same time at the top of the tent, clowns and performing elephants.
There are two 120-minute shows, one at 4:30 p.m. and one at 7:30 p.m. The circus also features a petting zoo, and those who arrive 30 minutes before each show can ride ponies, elephants and camels.
For tickets, see www.Carson
BarnesCircus.com or purchase them at the gate. Tickets range from $7 to $21.