Venardos Circus (veh-NARR-dos), a Broadway-style animal-free circus, is thrilled be back on the road and return to Asheville at The Asheville Outlets, located at 800 Brevard Rd, Asheville, NC 28806.
There will be 24 shows over three weeks in the intimate red-and-white striped tent, October 20 through November 7, 2021. This will be Venardos Circus’ first show in North Carolina since their last visit in October 2019.
“We are thrilled to be back out on tour again bringing smiles and joy to families and kids of ALL ages,” explained Kevin Venardos, founder, and producer of The Venardos Circus. “Guests can expect to be transported back in time to the center ring of a centuries-old tradition, but one that we have tried hard to reinvent for a next generation while still tugging at the nostalgia of those returning to the circus.”
“The Venardos team offers a wonderful, entertaining, and nostalgic circus experience and we are thrilled to have them back at the Asheville Outlets this year. Kevin’s commitment to an authentic and immersive show is easy to feel once you step into the iconic red and white tent. The community has continued to ask when they’ll return after they performed here two years ago,” says Miranda Bowman, General Manager of the Asheville Outlets.
Guests are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes to shows October 27-31 for our “spooky spectacular” performances when our performers will adapt their costumes and other special touches to enjoy the holiday weekend even more.
Show schedule will be as follows:
- Thursday, October 21 – 7:00 p.m.
- Friday, October 22– 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, October 23 – 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
- Sunday, October 24 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 27 – 7:00 p.m. **spooky spectacular**
- Thursday, October 28 – 7:00 p.m. **spooky spectacular**
- Friday, October 29 – 7:00 p.m. **spooky spectacular**
- Saturday, October 30 – 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. **spooky spectacular**
- Sunday, October 31 – 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. **spooky spectacular**
- Wednesday, November 3 – 7:00 p.m.
- Thursday, November 4 – 7:00 p.m.
- Friday, November 5 – 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, November 6 – 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
- Sunday, November 7 – 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.
General admission tickets starting at $17.00 for youth under age 12 and $27.00 for adults. One baby in arms is admitted free with each paying adult. (24mons or younger per paying adult seated on a lap). Premium reserved seating is available for additional cost. Please visit www.Liveyourcircusdream.com.
Venardos Circus proudly features its own custom-made big-top, a classic red-and-white striped tent, with an intimate feel and limited seating. The circus performers also are the crew in this traveling tour, much like the original circus tradition. There are no animals in Venardos Circus.
Parking is free. Festive preshow entertainment begins an hour prior to showtime. Tent concessions will be available when doors open. Classic circus treats like fresh popcorn, cotton candy, house-made all-natural pink lemonade, nachos, hot dogs, packaged candy, and more are available. The main event lasts approximately 90 minutes, with a brief intermission. Complete show schedule available at www.VenardosCircus.com.
What to expect on site:
- Parking area is flat so there is easy handicap access between the lot and the tent
- Concessions are available but we encourage guests to order online when purchasing tickets. Contactless payment options available.
- The main event lasts approximately 90 minutes, with a brief intermission
- The circus will be following all masking of the local municipality or school districts of the communities in which it performs