Flotsam! Floating Circus Ohio River Tour Coming to IN & KY

Imagine Vaudeville, Hee Haw, The Muppets, and Huck Finn combined into a circus show and you have the Flotsam River Circus! This rag tag team of performers are embarking on their Ohio River Tour and you can see them in action.

The Flotsam River Circus

Founded in 2019, the Flotsam River Circus is a group of puppeteers, aerialists, musicians, jugglers, and comedians who have entertained thousands of folks along riverfronts in eight states so far. Last year they spent weeks traveling along the Mississippi River and for 2024, they're adventuring the good ole Ohio! That means we get multiple opportunities to see them this fall.

The Flotsam troupe lives, eats, performs, and travels on their wooden pontoon boat and a converted school bus. All shows are FREE to attend, but please consider making a donation so they can continue to spread joy far and wide. Here is a preview of what they do! There is a documentary being made about them by Black Oak Films. How cool is that?

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Where to See the Flotsam River Circus Perform in 2024

Aug 16, 17, 18 - PITTSBURGH, PA
Aug 19 - MONACA, PA
Aug 20 - EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
Aug 21 - STEUBENVILLE, OH
Aug 22 - WHEELING, WV
Aug 23 - NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV
Aug 24 - MARIETTA, OH
Aug 25 - PARKERSBURG, WV
Aug 27 - RAVENSWOOD, WV
Aug 28 - POMEROY, OH
Aug 29 - POINT PLEASANT, WV
Aug 30, 31 - HUNTINGTON, WV
Sept 1 - IRONTON, OH
Sept 2 - PORTSMOUTH, OH
Sept 4 - MAYSVILLE, KY
Sept 5 - NEW RICHMOND, OH
Sept 6, 7, 8 - CINCINNATI, OH
Sept 10 - RISING SUN, IN
Sept 11 - VEVAY, IN
Sept 12 - MASDISON IN
Sept 13, 14, 15 - LOUISVILLE, KY Waterfront Park
Sept 16 - WEST POINT, KY
Sept 17 - BRANDENBURG, KY
Sept 19 - TELL CITY, IN Sunset Park
Sept 20 - OWENSBORO, KY English Park
Sept 21, 22 - EVANSVILLE, IN Dress Plaza
Sept 23 - HENDERSON, KY Henderson Riverfront
Sept 27 - GOLCONDA, IL
Sept 28, 29 - PADUCAH, KY

Performance times range from 5PM-6PM, and for locations in each city, you can visit their website here.

Want to run away and join the circus? Know how to do any cool tricks? Bonus points if you have carpentry skills to help keep the boat in peak performance as well. This is your chance! They are looking to add to their Bohemian family.