Step Right up to Wisconsin’s Historic Circus
Did you know Wisconsin is home to the world's largest collection of circus artifacts? Well it is! Circus World in Baraboo is a 64-acre Wisconsin Historical Society site and it just reopened for its 2026 season! On today’s show, host Bianca Martin talks with Circus World attractions director Scott O’Donnell about the history and magic of the circus.
Plus, O’Donnell details what folks can expect at the circus this year. Hurry hurry hurry!
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