Last week the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus was in Sacramento performing their new show “Dragons”. I was able to attend the opening night with my two youngest children and my mother in law and we had a blast. If you plan on going to The Greatest Show On Earth, I would suggest arriving early for the pre-show.
As always, you got to start the evening off with buying a circus program and getting the clowns autographs. This is really one of my mother in law’s FAVORITE parts of the circus. She really wanted the signature of a cute clown that was hiding in the back. Luckily another friendly clown went back and got her to come out from behind the curtain for an autograph and some fun photos.
We didn’t stop at just this clown’s signatures. We tried to get as many signatures as we could. It was fun going around the arena floor searching for the clowns pictured in the Ringling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey Circus Program. Check out the autographs that I was quick enough to take a picture for:
Once the pre-show was over we were asked to take our seats. I am not sure who was more excited about the show, my mother in law, me or my children. I always let my children pick out a souvenir before the show starts. I was happy when my son picked the cute Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey blue dragon stuffed animal.
Once the show started, we were all glued to our seats. This show had some amazing performances and kept our attention the whole time. I will have to say that are a couple parts where the big dragon comes out to blow out FIRE. I think that was our favorite parts of the show, although we enjoyed all the performances. I was really excited to see some cats doing some tricks too!
One of my all time favorites of any circus is always the elephants. Watching these BIG animals do tricks is always something amazing to see.
Another very exciting part of this show is the stunt that involves this round cage. You should see just how many motorbikes they have driving in this cage at one time.
All four of us definitely had a good time at this show. I am going to save all the rest of the details of The Greatest Show On Earth for you to find out.
To find out when the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus will be in your area, visit their website at: http://www.ringling.com.
Disclosure – I received complimentary tickets to watch the show with my family. These opinions expressed are my own opinions and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation.
HilLesha says
Great review!
Stefani says
Thanks!
Sheri says
That looks like a fun show!
Stefani says
It is definitely fun for the whole family. I like that the theme of the show changes each year.
A Time Out for Mommy- Elaina says
Looks like a great time!
Karen Glatt says
I would love to go see Ringling-bros-barnum-bailey circus! This review was so interesting and the circus looked like so much fun! This would be a great birthday present!
Kathleen says
I really wish the dragon show would come here, my boys really want to see it.
pattie says
We saw the show when they were in Anaheim and honestly, the best part didn’t even have the animals! I hated having to walk through all the PETA protestors too. That was the worst. My fave were the acrobats. It was an amazing show.
Tonya says
I want to take my kiddos to the circus so bad! They’ve never been and I haven’t been to a circus since I was a kid myself.
Amber Edwards says
SO COOL! I’ve never been to a circus before but I really want to go!
Jeannette says
It looks like ya’ll had an amazing time. I’m always super impressed with the elephants so I’m so happy to see that included in your review!
Penelope (NYC Blogger) says
Looks like a really fun time!
brett says
sounds like a fun show- i love the circus too. the motorbikes in the cage ball thing are so, so loud though.
Beeb Ashcroft says
Aww how fun, looks like a blast!
Zippy Sandler says
Looks like you all had a great time.
Jen says
I saw this show when it came through here in January. My favorite part was the ladies in the bubbles! But I have never gone early enough to get autographs…
Louise says
I so want to go see that!!!
JulieK says
Oh we went to this when it was in our town – LOVED it. I had never been to the circus before. The motorcycles were awesome! 🙂
Rachel @ Following In My Shoes says
I have always wanted to see a circus!
Rachel @ Following In My Shoes says
By the way, my daughter saw the elephants in your post and started begging to go!
Tammy says
I’d love to take my kids to one of their shows.
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says
Looks like everyone had a blast! Thanks for the review!
Theresa says
Wow! It looks like you had fun!
Notorious Spinks says
THis looks like fun. We haven’t been to the circus in a while.
Kelly says
wow that clown was rockin a crazy hairstyle. I can’t wait to go to the circus with my son.
Connie Seattle Mom Blogger says
I haven’t been to a circus since I was a kid. I’m not even sure if they still come our way. Glad you had a great time.
Jennifer says
I would love to see the acrobats!
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy says
It looks like a fun show.
Jenn says
I haven’t been to a Ringling Bros. show since I was a kid. Sweet T will be ready for her first show soon. This one looks like fun!
Courtney says
So much fun!!
Stefanie says
Looks like a fun time!
Becca @ Mama B says
Looks like an awesome time!
Lolo says
My son would love to see this!
debra says
This looks like such a fun time!
Tricia says
wow looks like a whole new show. we loved the circus last yr well have to watch for it to come around again this yr thanks for the preview
Leilani says
Looks fun! I’ve never been to a Ringling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey show.
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
We love going to the circus!! Great pics!
Billie says
Looks like you had a great time! I wish I could see Ringling Brothers again.
April Decheine says
Great review looks like a great time!
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
I don’t really like circus animal acts anymore, but I LOVE the stunts and tricks and so forth.
Marcie W. says
I have some rockin’ circus memories from my childhood! It looks like you all had a great time.
Nichol says
We love the circus. Looks and sounds like you all had a blast!
Donna says
We love the circus. Ringling Bros come to our area every February.
Jenn says
Sounds like you guys had an awesome time!
Toni says
I love Ringling!!!!
Jennifer The Quirky Momma says
I loved the circus when I was a kid. My younger kids have not been and I have a feeling they would be scared.
Elena says
Looks like fun!