Each year approximately 250 young people, ages 7 to 21, and a team of Adult, Junior, and Kiddie Clowns, supported by a tremendous number of adult volunteers, present 10 performances during an eight-day period in mid-July.

In addition, many of the acts go on the road throughout the summer to perform all over Indiana, outlining States, and as far as Monte Carlo for the Premiere Rampe', an international circus competition held annually each January. Circus City Festival, Inc. began this program in 1960 for the purpose of developing self-worth, poise, responsibility, self-esteem, spirit of teamwork, and lasting friendships among the young people of Miami County, Indiana through the medium of Circus. For these young performers, circus begins in early March with a rigorous training schedule. Additional skills classes are also made available throughout the year for those circus kids who can't get enough.