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| Venardos Circus | |
|---|---|
 Venardos Circus 2025 | |
| Origin | |
| Country | United States |
| Founder(s) | Kevin Venardos |
| Year founded | 2014 |
| Information | |
| Operator(s) | Kevin Venardos |
| Traveling show? | Yes |
| Circus tent? | Yes |
| Type of acts | Yes |
| Website | www |
The Venardos Circus is a family-friendly, animal-free, American traveling circus company. It has run shows since 2014.
History
[edit]The circus was founded by Kevin Venardos, son of Lane Venardos, in 2014. Prior to that, he attended Ithaca college studying musical theater. At age 22 he was asked to join the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, becoming the youngest ringmaster in its history. After five years he left to create his own.[1]
The acts and circus skills have included, among others, Broadway-style productions, acrobatics, aerialists, jugglers clowns, comedy, and hand-balancing. The Venardos Circus Mantra is "Live Your Circus Dream", encouraging everyone to shoot for the stars.[2] [3]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Meet the man who ran away and built a circus". CBS News. July 17, 2018. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
- ↑ "Venardos Circus introduces new cast members halfway through shows". The St. Augustine Record. June 17, 2019. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
- ↑ "Venardos Circus brings animal-free circus to San Antonio". KSAT-TV. February 26, 2025. Retrieved April 26, 2025.