Venardos Circus brings American circus with Broadway flair to North Liberty

Venardos Circus’s “Far Beyond” tour stops in North Liberty June 19 to 29

Jun. 16, 2025 4:30 pm, Updated: Jun. 20, 2025 10:51 am

Venardos Circus is will perform 14 shows in North Liberty from Thursday, June 19 to Sunday, June 29. (Venardos Circus)

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What happens when a dream comes true? That’s what “Far Beyond,” a new production from Venardos Circus, explores. The traveling circus will perform 14 shows at Colony Acres Farm in North Liberty from June 19 to 29.

The Broadway-style circus performance will appeal to theater lovers and circus fans alike as it “pays homage to circus traditions through the lens of high-quality entertainment for a modern family audience.”

You won’t find animals at this circus. Audiences will be dazzled with the talents of critically acclaimed circus artists. One of many highlights of the show is the Reyes Brothers’ jaw-dropping juggling perch pole act. The incredible feat of balance and juggling talent brings the show to new heights — literally.

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What: Animal-free circus featuring a Broadway-style circus performance

Where: Colony Acres Farm, 1150 Front St. NE, North Liberty

When: June 19 to June 29, 2025

Tickets: General admission starts at $16.95 for youth under the age of 12, $27.95 for adults; venardoscircus.com/north-liberty-ia/

The show also features contortionist Sno Bunta, slapstick artist Sam Ferlo, singing ringmaster Julia Swann, aerialists Duo Dadiva, variety performer Rob Lok, and knife-throwing duo Priscilla and Jonathan.

“Far Beyond” is the second touring company of Venardos Circus, and it features brand new acts and music.

“This has been a dream in the making for a very long time,” Kevin Venardos, “Far Beyond” producer and former Ringling Bros. Ringmaster, said. “Everyone knows bringing a dream to fruition is no simple task, and to create an entirely different touring company that mirrors the same talent, values and level of professionalism we bring to our audiences is truly a labor of love. We cannot wait to visit more cities and introduce The Little Circus that Could to even more people.”