Yes! I am packing up my family and we are headed down to Valley View Casino Center this August to watch “The Best Show on Earth”! That’s right, the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is coming to San Diego August 23-26th. This family-friendly show offers fun for all ages and I think we are most excited to see the mixed big cat act, tigers and lions together! Look at this photo of the cats playing in a giant water tub together! They are so beautiful!

This year the show Presents DRAGONS as its theme.

Other featured acts include the Shaolin Kung Fu Warriors, Cossack Equestrian Riders, Asian Elephants and motorcycles on a globe of steel!

Below is my secret tip for families:

Be sure to arrive early to join the Circus for several exciting interactive elements before the show even starts! Opening 90 minutes prior to each show, all ticket holders are invited to tour the ANIMAL OPEN HOUSE to get up close with the animals! Then one hour before the show time for the ALL ACCESS PRESHOW! This is both FREE ADMISSION with your regular admission ticket!

For more information they have lots of sites to visit:

• Website…www.ringling.com
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/RinglingBros
• YouTube: www.youtube.com/RinglingBros
• Twitter: www.twitter.com/Ringlingtweets
• Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/ringlingmuseum/the-circus/
• Baby’s First Circus…http://www.ringling.com/ContentPage.aspx?id=45818&section=45446

Showtimes and ticketing information are highlighted included below.

One lucky “Lindsay’s Tea Party” reader will win a family four pack of tickets to the San Diego show. To enter:

1. “Like” Ringling’s FB page at http://www.facebook.com/RinglingBros (1 entry)

2. “Like” Lindsay’s Tea Party FB page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lindsays-Tea-Party/189844171103801 (1 entry)

3. Comment on this blog post with what your favorite Circus act is on this new DRAGON featured show! (1 entry)

4. Subscribe to Lindsay’s Tea Party Followers on http://lindsaysteaparty.blogspot.com/  (1 entry)

5.  Post on Ringling FB page wall what you are most excited to go see at this year’s CIRCUS!!! (1 entry)

Giveaway contest ends on Monday, August 20th! Chosen at random. Must choose options 1-5 above to enter.

Showtimes:

Thursday, Aug. 23      7:00 PM

Friday, Aug. 24           11:00 AM & 7:00 PM

Saturday, Aug. 25       11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Sunday, Aug. 26         1:30 PM & 5:30 PM

Tickets:

Ticket prices are $17, $23, $40 (VIP), $55 (Front Row) and $85 (Circus Celebrity)

Opening Night tickets available for only $10 each (not valid on VIP, Front Row or Circus Celebrity levels)

All seats are reserved; tickets available online thru Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or visit the Valley View Casino Center Box Office.