Culpepper & Merriweather Circus Coming to Dillon June 22

The big top is coming to Dillon this summer as the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus makes a stop in Beaverhead County on Monday, June 22, 2026. The event is being sponsored locally by the Kiwanis Club of Dillon and will take place at Chris Kraft County Park located at 1301 Overland Road.

The traveling one-ring circus will feature two performances at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Organizers say the show will include big cats presented by Trey Key, aerial performances by Simone on the trapeze, the Perez Daredevil Duo on the tight rope and Wheel of Destiny, hand and foot juggling by the Macias family, performing canines, and circus clown Leo Acton.

According to organizers, the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus has been providing family entertainment for more than 40 years and has been featured on programs including “Under the Big Top” on A&E and “Nick News: On the Road with Circus Kids.”

The day will begin with a public tent raising and tour at 9:30 a.m., giving families the opportunity to watch the big top go up and learn more about circus life and animal care. The midway opens at 4 p.m. with pony rides, a moon bounce, giant slide, face painting, concessions, and other activities before the evening performances.

Advance tickets are available now for $14 for adults and $8 for children ages 2-12 and seniors 65 and older. Tickets purchased at the box office on circus day will be $17 for adults and $10 for children and seniors.

Advance tickets can be purchased locally at Town & Country Foods, The Mini, D&L’s Sweetwater Goods Dispensary, Salsas Mexican Restaurant, Womack’s Printing & Photo, Dillon Video, The Cottage, Forever 7 Jewelry, and the 3-D Gift Shop.