Carson &
Barnes
Circus,
with the
“Biggest
Big Top
on
Earth,”
is
coming
to
Quitman
Texas on
March
27,
2007.
Carson &
Barnes
presents
artists
from
around
the
world.
Included
in the
performing
lineup
are Two
Giant
Wheels
of
Death,
Acrobats,
Jugglers,
Wild
Animal
Acts,
Millers
Prancing
Ponies,
Flying
Trapeze
and
Hilarious
Clowns.
Carson &
Barnes
is
complete
with
elephants,
numerous
domesticated
exotic
animals
such as
hippopotamus,
camels,
llamas,
horses
and many
others.
The
Carson &
Barnes
Circus
is
brought
to you
by the
Quitman
Heritage
Foundation
(QHF).
This
fundraiser
for the
QHF was
initiated
in
October
2006
with the
proceeds
going
toward
the
Foundation
goals of
preserving
and
promoting
the
heritage
and
culture
of
Quitman
and Wood
County.
The QHF
is also
the host
for the
Light
Crust
Doughboys
Hall of
Fame and
Museum.
The Big
Top is
the
largest
on the
planet,
measuring
270 feet
by 150
feet.
There
are more
thrills,
chills
and
excitement
in the
program
schedule
than
ever
before.
Kathy
McKinley,
Executive
Director
of the
Quitman
Heritage
Foundation
said, “I
believe
that the
70th
edition
of the
Carson &
Barnes
Circus
will be
two
hours of
the
finest
family
entertainment
that our
community
can
enjoy
for the
price.
We are
very
proud to
have
them and
we hope
the
memories
will be
lasting
for
everyone
who
attends.”
The
public
is
welcome
to see
the
creation
of a
magical
“Circus
City”,
March
27th
beginning
around
8:00
a.m. and
continuing
until
noon.
They can
witness
a vacant
lot
transform
into a
world of
magic
and see
history
in the
making
as
elephants
raise
the Big
Top.
This
will be
a
memorable
event
for the
entire
family
and it
is free
to watch
this
magical
transformation
take
place.
Carson &
Barnes
Circus
will be
holding
two
shows on
March
27, 2007
– 4:30
p.m. and
7:30
p.m.
Advance
ticket
prices
are
Children
(2-11)
$6.00,
Adult
(12 and
up)
$12.00.
Mrs.
McKinley
urges
purchase
of
tickets
early to
be sure
to have
a seat.
Tickets
outlets
will be
announced
in the
near
future.
Phone
the
Quitman
Heritage
Foundation,
903.763.2701,
for more
information.
