Zoppé: An Italian Family Circus – ‘Liberta' (1pm, 4pm, 7pm)

Sat, September 3, 2022, 4:00 pm

Petaluma, CA — Ladies, Gentleman and kids of all ages. Beginning Friday, August 26, Petaluma will step back in time and experience the magic of the classic circus as the authentic, Zoppé Italian Family Circus comes to town. Just as picturesque as one can imagine, the Big Top of the Zoppé Circus is staged just as it was back in the mid-1800s, complete with costumes, music and acts to reflect its history, while adorned with international flags representing all of the real world artists and performers inside. The blue and white striped Big Top Veneto, can been seen from all over town as it is one of the last family-owned, single-ring traveling Big Top circuses in the United States.
 
Presented in a 500-seat Big Top tent, this one-ring circus celebrates the tradition of old-world Italian circus arts, including acrobatic feats, high wire, equestrian showmanship, canine capers, clowning and expert jugglers. The Zoppé family will be performing with the theme, “Zoppe Liberta”, in celebration of Liberty and Freedom for all, Friday, August 26th through Monday, September 5th.
This is Zoppé — a family tradition lasting for 180 years and 7 generations. The Italian Circus has been bringing this ancient entertainment around the world since 1842. Giovanni Zoppé is a sixth-generation performer who plays “Nino,” the clown in addition to directing the show. His father originally produced the Zoppé Circus back in Italy before bringing the act to America, handing down the ancient art year to year; performing ringside with siblings, family members and children. 
The Zoppé Italian Family Circus will take place at the Sonoma Marin Fairgrounds with both matinee and evening shows, opening Friday, August 26 with a 6 p.m. show. On Saturdays and Sundays, the circus offers three shows at 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. The final show will take place Monday at 6 p.m. GA tickets start at just $15 for Early Bird tickets and VIP tickets are $47 with premium ring-side seating and cushioned chairs with backsShow length is approximately 2 hours long. Guests can arrive 30 minutes before showtime for a unique pre-show experience. Crowd participation is highly encouraged and audience members occasionally become part of the show. For all ticket and show information, please visit Zoppe.net.

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Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds & Event Center

175 Fairgrounds Drive - Petaluma