Old-fashioned circus comes to Rome fairgound Local Newby By Tim Devine, Rome News-Tribune Staff Writer, 9 years ago
Chris Connors, ringmaster for the Roberts Bros. Circus, brags that the Florida-based show is still a “small-town circus.”
While many circuses are playing in lighted auditoriums and arenas, Roberts Bros. sticks with the traditional three-ring big top tent.
“We’re probably one of the last of the old dog and pony shows,” Connor said.
The circus will be held Wednesday at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds with shows at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $9 for adults and $6 for children ages 2 to 12. Children under 2 will be admitted free.
A coupon in today’s Young Romans and in Wednesday’s Rome News-Tribune will allow two children to be admitted free with the purchase of one adult ticket.
“We’ve played in towns so small, you’d be lucky to find a gas station,” Connors said, “but people came out for the show. We couldn’t imagine where they were coming from, but they came out.
“We’re very family-oriented, and we’re also one of the cheapest shows around,” Connors said.
The circus includes the usual delights such as Liberty Horses, performing poodles and ponies, high-wire acts and Dusty the clown.
Monica Alexandria performs while dangling above the crowd from her hair.
“She’s says it doesn’t hurt,” Connors said.
Before the shows, families can enjoy a petting zoo, pony rides, a baseball pitching machine and a moonwalk.
Also a tour of the circus will be provided at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday
While many circuses are playing in lighted auditoriums and arenas, Roberts Bros. sticks with the traditional three-ring big top tent.
“We’re probably one of the last of the old dog and pony shows,” Connor said.
The circus will be held Wednesday at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds with shows at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $9 for adults and $6 for children ages 2 to 12. Children under 2 will be admitted free.
A coupon in today’s Young Romans and in Wednesday’s Rome News-Tribune will allow two children to be admitted free with the purchase of one adult ticket.
“We’ve played in towns so small, you’d be lucky to find a gas station,” Connors said, “but people came out for the show. We couldn’t imagine where they were coming from, but they came out.
“We’re very family-oriented, and we’re also one of the cheapest shows around,” Connors said.
The circus includes the usual delights such as Liberty Horses, performing poodles and ponies, high-wire acts and Dusty the clown.
Monica Alexandria performs while dangling above the crowd from her hair.
“She’s says it doesn’t hurt,” Connors said.
Before the shows, families can enjoy a petting zoo, pony rides, a baseball pitching machine and a moonwalk.
Also a tour of the circus will be provided at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday
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