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Big Top Parade and Circus Celebration

Festivals and fairsDates not posted yet

A Saturday in mid-June. 2027 dates not posted yet.

A gold and red circus parade wagon at Circus World in Baraboo — One of the restored parade wagons at Circus World in Baraboo. Photo: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

A downtown circus parade with Circus World's historic wagons and animals, marching bands and community floats, followed by big top shows at Circus World on the original Ringling winter quarters.

Tip: Shuttles ran from Baraboo High School and the Circus World lot in 2026.

When: A Saturday in mid-June. 2027 dates not posted yet.
Times: Parade steps off at 11 am; pre-parade activities from 9 am
Where: Downtown Baraboo and Circus World
Good for: Families · Outdoors

Official event page

This happens every year, but the 2027 dates aren't posted yet. I'll update this page as soon as they are. Last checked October 24, 2026. Plans change, so confirm with the organizer before you go.

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Reedsburg ButterfestWednesday through Sunday ending on Father's Day weekend in June · Nishan Park and downtown Reedsburg
Columbia County FairWednesday through Sunday in late July · Portage
Sauk County FairMonday through Sunday in the week after the Fourth of July · Baraboo

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