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Model Circus Convention brings tiny big tops, wagons to Circus World Museum

 

Ralph Pierce, of Baraboo, shows a model circus wagon in his basement, which is full of circus-related items. Pierce, a member of the Circus Model Builders group will be among 60 people displaying model circus pieces at the organization's convention and show starting Thursday at Circus World Museum.
from: host.madison.com
GENA KITTNER | Wisconsin State Journal
May 27, 2013
BARABOO — Think model trains, but instead of railroads, the convention here later this month features tiny big tops, model circus wagons and yes, some model train cars too.
 “It’s a three-dimensional preservation of circus history,” said Stephen Flint of Janesville, a member of the Circus Model Builders organization, which is sponsoring the show that runs Thursday through June 2 at the Circus World Museum.
 Circus Model Builders is an international organization that began in the 1930s and is about 800 members strong.
 About 60 people are registered to display small-scale circus models. Many built the various miniature wagons, tents, animals and ringleaders themselves.
 Love for the circus keeps model circus building relevant, said organization president Michael Butash, who lives in Scranton, Pa., and will be making the trip to Baraboo for the convention.
 People enjoy seeing models replicating circuses they saw during their childhood, he said. “It brings back a lot of memories and it’s a good family hobby.”
If you go
 What: The Circus Model Builders Convention and Show
 When: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, May 30 through Sunday, June 2
 Where: Circus World Museum, 550 Water St., Baraboo
 Cost: Access to the show comes with the museum's cost of admission -- $17.95 for adults, $7.95 for children ages 5-11 and $15.95 for seniors age 65 and older.
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