(Strongsville) - On August 3rd, the annual Benefit Circus will be held at Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds. It will feature the Kelly Miller Tent Circus, featuring all acts and no exotic animals. All profit goes to Littlest Heroes (Children with Cancer), Greater Cleveland Soap Box Derby, and Greater Summit County Habitat for Humanity.
This humane event is organized by Pastor J. Joseph Baruth, Executive Director of American Family Ministry of Strongsville.
Two shows are scheduled on Friday, at 5pm and 7:30pm. If these shows are sold out a third one will be scheduled earlier in the day. This is a public 501-c-3 charity.
The public is invited to attend the Kelly Miller Circus tent-raising at 9 Friday morning. Circus trucks will pull onto the lot in the early morning hours, stakes will be driven as the giant Big Top rises into the air. Best of all, the public is welcomed to watch this entire spectacle free of charge. A knowledgeable circus veteran will be on hand to explain the action and answer questions about circus life.
Advance Tickets are also available at: 1000 Degree Pizza, 16734 Royalton Road, Strongsville. The Shoppe, 138 Front Street, Berea, and Pick of the Litter, 500 Southpark Mall, Strongsville.
Discounted Advanced Tickets are available to be purchased online by email kids@ohiounited.org, locally by calling 440-243-1463, or www.kellymillercircus.com, or via Will Call at 800-334-5210.
Tickets purchased in Advance are $10.00 for Adults and $7.00 for Children (Ages 2-12)/Seniors (65 and over).
Tickets purchased on circus day at the Circus Box Office will be $13.00 for Adults and $8.00 for Children.
Charlene Wilkerson of American Family Ministries tells Newsradio WTAM 1100, the circus will feature a host of international stars from all over the world, bringing the magic of entertainment to life in each 90-minute performance.
The lineup includes an All-Star group of performers and entertainers that include: Rolla Bolla, Hula Hoops, Quick Change, Russian Swing and so much more.
(Photos by the Kelly Miller Tent Circus)
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