CARSON & BARNES PRESS RELEASE

WORLDS LARGEST TRADITIONAL TENT CIRCUS BRINGS
A NEW CONCEPT IN FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT TO «HEADCITY»

In America today, there remains only one big-tented circus, which manages to maintain
a traditionally demanding road schedule. It's the all new 73rd edition of the Carson & Barnes Circus, bringing almost hundred performers and animals to the «LotLocation» in «City» on «Showdate» with shows at «Showtimes». The «Sponsor» will use the event as a fundraiser to support many of its local community projects. Carson & Barnes Circus is always pleased to provide a portion of its income to civic organizations for local use. In 2008, almost one million dollars was raised for local hosts.

This year, Carson & Barnes Circus will be traveling with its all new state-of-the-art tent and show to some 200 towns and cities across America. Emphasis is on a new concept in circus presentation, which blends over eight decades of circus tradition and family ownership with exciting new acts and up-close audience viewing, achieving a new height in quality family entertainment. The new first of its kind circus tent is of international origin with portions manufactured in Brazil, Mexico and Italy. Partially motorized, the tent reaches a height of approximately 50 feet. Inside measurements of 144’ X 180’ allow for unique and unobstructed viewing for up to 2000 people.

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 «Showdate» 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 2009 is our award winning clown and world-renowned "King of Comedy" Alex, who will entertain you with hilarious high bounding feats on the trampoline.
Other show highlights include:
· Our Grand Spectacular Patriotic Parade, which features a “Salute to America” displaying beautiful hand made costumes and animal blankets.
· Aerial Artistry and Ballet Aloft -- the Ferrari Sisters from Argentina
· Wire Walking Wizard -- Fabio Farfan
· Canine Capers -- from the Ukraine, Datsenko's Delightful Doggies
· Mid-Air Motorcycle Madness -- A daring motorcycle ride up the wire while an acrobat performs suspended below. Nando & Nancy
· Daredevils of the Double Wheels of Destiny with astounding feats of balance and agility, blindfolded! -- the Fernandez family
· A Dazzling Display of Championship Hula Hoop Manipulation – Julie, Francesca and Vanessa
· The Master Of Body Manipulation -- Kevin Barnal Rios from Colombia
· Incredible Young Men and Women on the Trapeze -- The Flying Cavallini Family, featuring the triple somersault.
· Death defying high wire performers from South America -- the Herrera Troop
Millers Majestic Prancing Ponies - always a hit with children of all ages.
The world’s best elephant act performing under a big top!

Advance general admission 2 for 1 coupons for either children or adults, are being mailed to many local families in the area and will also be available at some local businesses and schools. These coupons are redeemable at the box office where two adult tickets are «Adult_ticket» and two children's (ages 2-11) are «Child_Ticket_» You may also choose to go online at www.carsonbarnescircus.com to save even more by printing and redeeming your own 2 for 1 coupons. The «Sponsor» will soon offer for advance sale only, a limited number of exclusive Family Tickets at $25.00. These tickets will admit up to 3 children and 2 adults for general admission seating. All tickets can be upgraded to preferred seating for an additional charge online or at the box office.