Star-Spangled Salute: Military Service Day @ Circus World!

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WHAT: Get ready for a red, white and WOW kind of day under the Big Top! Circus World proudly invites active military members, reservists, veterans and their families to a special Military Service Day on May 23. The celebration is packed with thrills, gratitude and patriotic flair, offering free general admission to those who serve and their families.

*  Attend a special morning program at 9:30 a.m. featuring speaker Sergeant Dennis Kluge honoring those who have served our country. 

*  Guests are then invited to stay and enjoy a full day of circus fun exploring the site, our treat! 

*  Stay for a Big Top performance at 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. This year’s show, “Jubilee 250: A Star-Spangled Celebration,” brings America’s 250th anniversary to life with dazzling acts, high-flying feats and all the pageantry of a classic circus infused with patriotic pride. 

Join us as we celebrate America—and the heroes who make it great—with a day full of excitement, appreciation and unforgettable memories under the Big Top. 

WHEN: Saturday, May 23, 2026 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

WHERE: Circus World, 550 Water Street. Baraboo, WI 53913 

HOW: Present your military credentials at the ticketing booth inside the front entrance for FREE admission. 

About Circus World: Circus World is one of the Wisconsin Historical Society’s 12 historic sites and museums. Located at the site of the Ringling Bros. Circus Historic Winter Quarters in Baraboo, it was comprised of less than an acre of land and a collection of six circus wagons at its founding and has grown into an internationally respected institution encompassing 64 acres, 30 permanent structures and over 260 historic circus wagons. Visitors can enjoy live performances during the summer season and explore seven massive buildings highlighting the innovations, excitement and wonder of the American circus. Visit circusworld.wisconsinhistory.org for more information and a list of upcoming events. Wisconsin Historical Society members receive free admission to this site during regular operating hours. 

About the Wisconsin Historical Society: The Wisconsin Historical Society, founded in 1846, ranks as one of the largest, most active and most diversified state historical societies in the nation. As both a state agency and a private membership organization, its mission is to help people connect to the past by collecting, preserving and sharing stories. The Wisconsin Historical Society serves millions of people every year through a wide range of sites, programs and services. For more information, visit www.wisconsinhistory.org.