In America today, there is only one big-tented circus; it's the all new 74th edition of the Carson & Barnes Circus, bringing almost one hundred performers and animals to Bellville on July 6, 2010 at SR97 and I-71 with two shows, one at 4:30pm and the second at 7:30pm.. The Clear Fork Chamber of Commerce and the local Lions Club will use the event as a fundraiser to support local community projects.

Carson & Barnes Circus travels with its city-block long tent to some 200 towns and cities each season. While other circuses have reduced their size and schedule, Carson & Barnes is still the only organization capable of moving such a huge show to a new site nearly every day, seven days a week.

When Carson & Barnes sets up circus morning, it is circus history and magic, transforming the show grounds into "Circus City USA". The general public is invited (free), and early birds on July 6th can watch as the first units of the caravan begin arriving about an hour after dawn. Over 2 dozen types of exotic and domestic animals, featuring a large traveling zoo, are unloaded, fed and watered and made available for viewing. Adding to the excitement, is the final and most popular experience of all, as humans, elephants and technology work side-by-side to erect America's most spectacular and largest circus Big Top.

The performers are artists from around the world, including the United States, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Russia and Italy. Acts consist of aerial trapeze, high wire, motorcycle acrobatic teams, jugglers and clowns, along with performing elephants, camels, dogs and horses.

Special for 2010 is the award winning clown and world-renowned "King of Comedy" Alex, who will entertain everyone with hilarious high bounding feats on the trampoline.

The Grand Spectacular Patriotic Parade will feature a "Salute to America," displaying handmade costumes and animal blankets.
Advance general admission tickets are available at Stoodt's Market in Bellville, Richland Bank in Butler, Weekley's in Butler, the Bellville Star, Fast Eddie's in Bellville, Edward Jones in Lexington, the Dairy Belle in Bellville, Hitchman's Market in Butler, Morrow County Sentinel in Mt. Gilead, First Knox Bank in Fredericktown, and The Loudonville Tribune in Loudonville at special discount prices. Super Saver tickets are only $25.00 for two adults and three children. Individual adult and children's tickets will be available at the gate for $18.00 adult and $10.00 for children.

A phone promoter will be calling in both Richland and Ashland Counties offering six children's tickets for only $36.00 or eight for $48.00. All tickets can be upgraded to preferred seating for an additional charge online or at the box office.