Win Tickets for Four to the Ringling Brothers Circus in Atlanta!

by Dawn Camp | Feb 6, 2011 | contests & giveaways, featured | 34 comments

{Contest closed: Winner is Vicki Wingo!}

We moved to Atlanta when our oldest son was only a year old. Fascinated by the amazing things to see and do in a big city, our little family splurged on all kinds of cool adventures, including the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus.

I am ashamed to say that our other kids have never seen “The Greatest Show on Earth”—until now! We’re going to the circus and I’m giving away four tickets for Opening Night—Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA—so you can, too.

Arrive an hour before showtime and enjoy the All Access Pre-Show, FREE to all ticket holders, where you can meet the performers and animals, learn circus skills, and get a taste of the performance before the show starts.

This circus—labeled the FUNundrum—is a once in a lifetime event celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of the P.T. Barnum.

Here’s more info from the press release:

Ringmaster Jonathan Lee Iverson invites the audience to leap aboard the Ringling Bros.
train and go on a family FUNtastic adventure to meet exotic characters and witness thrilling
performances that attempt to answer Barnum’s FUNundrum, “What special wonders create The
Greatest Show On Earth?”

Step right up and see the Flying Caceres attempt to complete the elusive quadruple somersault
on the flying trapeze; a feat that hasn’t been mastered in over three decades. Watch the Puyang
troupe from China dazzle with a stunning display of dexterity as they bounce, flip, and twirl to
new heights on a two-tiered trampoline. Be amazed as you witness the impossible contortions
of the body benders who fit three humans in a cube the size of a milk crate. Enjoy the wondrous
ability of the Mighty Meetal, the strongest man in the world, as he lifts over 1,200 pounds.
And savor the stupendous skills of the hand balancers featuring Duo Fusion, a married pair of
performers with a twist; the wife does the heavy lifting.

My kids can’t wait!

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Giveaway ends on Friday, February 11.

34 Comments

Donna Scott on February 6, 2011 at 9:09 pm

Would love to win tickets!! Way cool! I remember going to the circus as a kid…even got to ride an elephant! Did you know elephants are hairy? I told my mom it needed to shave! LOL
Donna Scott on February 6, 2011 at 9:09 pm

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Deanna Clukie on February 6, 2011 at 9:55 pm

My girls have never been to the circus and I would love to be able to take them!
Jane on February 7, 2011 at 6:03 am

We love the elephants! Seeing the circus elephants was the most exciting part of the circuses arrival in town that was until we learned the miserable and inhumane life these elephants are forced to live just to entertain us. Seeing photos of Ringling’s baby elephants being tortured trained to force them to perform unnatural circus acts was sad and shocking. We love our family pets and we would never allow someone to beat them with a fireplace poker and shock them with a taser to make them entertain us and we don’t want these elephants and other circus animals treated this way either, it is wrong ,cruel and inhumane.
http://www.ringlingbeatsanimals.com/bound-babies.asp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdQPSy9zPVA
This is just the tip of the iceberg. You can do your own Internet search on Google and YouTube and see how well the circus has kept this animal abuse for entertainment and profit hidden for decades.
Vicki Wingo on February 7, 2011 at 9:42 am

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Vicki Wingo on February 7, 2011 at 9:42 am

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Vicki Wingo on February 7, 2011 at 9:43 am

We went 2 years ago but we would LOVE to go again as a family!!!!
Janet Kemble on February 7, 2011 at 10:30 am

I remember going to the circus as a little girl. My boys have never been, yet. I would LOVE to see the expression on their faces if we’re able to go!
Melissa Tidwell on February 7, 2011 at 10:38 am

What a fun thing to give away!
I had not been to your website before so this was a great way to get me there!
Thanks!
Melissa
kimmie mathews on February 7, 2011 at 12:28 pm

My husband and 2 older boys have had the pleasure of seeing the circus, but our 2 &1/2 year old has not! I would love to be able to take him to see the circus…He would be thrilled. Thanks for the oppurtunity!
KIMMIE
Nancy on February 7, 2011 at 2:42 pm

I posted on FB!
Nancy on February 7, 2011 at 2:44 pm

We haven’t been to the circus in years. Olivia was just a baby the last time! They used to give a free ticket to newborns, good for a year. I wonder if they still do that?
Angie Appoo on February 7, 2011 at 3:52 pm

I have taken my daughter to the circus, last year, would love to take her every year.
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Angie Appoo on February 7, 2011 at 3:54 pm

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Jennifer on February 7, 2011 at 4:11 pm

I went to the circus at a young age and remember some of it. I would love to take my 4 year old and experience it through her eyes!
Stephanie Walker on February 7, 2011 at 4:58 pm

Long days of three boys saying “I’m board mom”.
OMG! we need to get away some where fun, with lots of laughs!
Very, Very, much want to go!
Excited, Excited, please say dont say no!
Kristi Duncan on February 7, 2011 at 11:14 pm

I have 3 boys and would love to take them to their first circus! Definitely like the article and information provided. Thx
Tracy Guillorn on February 8, 2011 at 9:56 am

I liked you on Facebook!,
We have only taken our kids to the circus once. However, I am from the Atlanta area and my birthday is February 17th. Every year growing up my father would take me to the circus(it alsways comes in Feb.). It was such a special time. Just him and I. Super great memories!
Lynne Thomas on February 8, 2011 at 10:09 am

Liked on FB. A friend invited us to join her and her family 8 years ago to enjoy the circus as her boss at that time had a corporate booth at Philips. Poor Bethany had the onset strep that we didn’t discover until later that evening. Both girls were pretty young so don’t remember it as well, but the circus is fabulous no matter what your age.
Tina Savasuk on February 8, 2011 at 2:28 pm

I haven’t taken my kids to the circus yet. My oldest is 4, middle is 2 and the youngest is 6 mos. Obviously the baby would stay home! Would love to take them. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Tina Savasuk on February 8, 2011 at 2:28 pm

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Tina Savasuk on February 8, 2011 at 2:29 pm

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Magnolia Mom on February 8, 2011 at 4:43 pm

My oldest went to the circus about 10 years ago. My youngest has never been. I’ve love to go!
Magnolia Mom on February 8, 2011 at 4:44 pm

I’ve “liked” your site for quite awhile. 😉
Magnolia Mom on February 8, 2011 at 4:44 pm

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Magnolia Mom on February 8, 2011 at 4:46 pm

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Carrie Zook on February 8, 2011 at 8:33 pm

I remember going to Ring Brothers as a child in NYC. It was a class trip. Just riding the school bus from my elementary school in New Jersey across the bridge into Manhattan seemed like a dream. But then the circus itself. Three rings, so much to take in. Exhilaration! I still love the circus. We have taken our kids to the Big Apple Circus, a wonderful one ring event that is a perfect intro to the world of high flyers. But I would love, love, love the chance to go to Ringling Brothers!!
Christina on February 10, 2011 at 10:52 pm

My kids, have never been to the circus! (Hiding head in hands) I know, it’s just wrong, but I know we would all have a great time if we are chosen!!
Emilie Farmer on February 11, 2011 at 10:17 am

I have nine grandchildren who have never been to a circus. I would love to see their faces and experience their joy!
Yessica Rojas on January 31, 2012 at 1:14 pm

My two girls have never been to the Circus! They would LOVE to go!
Inge on February 5, 2012 at 9:51 pm

My kids have been to the circus once and they’re really hoping to go this year as well. Hope we win so we can make it happen for them 🙂