Zoppé Winter Circus comes to Hot Springs during its 180th year

Piccolo Zoppe Circus

During its 180th year, the Piccolo Zoppé Winter Circus will be making Hot Springs its home Nov. 18-Dec. 4.

Still run by the Zoppé family since its inception in 1842, this iconic Italian family has brought along its band of stupefacente equine, poodles, acrobats, aerialists, jugglers (and more) to enjoy the start of winter in the Spa City. The circus is set up at Memorial Field Airport, 525 Airport Road, and begins Friday.

The days have turned cold rapidly, so what better way to get warmed up this season than by having front-row seats in a heated tent to a show involving many fiery tricks?

"This one-of-a-kind is a magical European circus that is sure to capture your heart," the press release reads. "The Zoppé family has been enchanting audiences around the world since traveling the cobblestone roads of Italy in 1842. 180 years later their passion for performing their art and sharing their hearts with their audiences remains true to this day.

"Piccolo Zoppé is an intimate, European-style circus, classic in its beauty. No audience member is more than 18 feet away from the ring.

"Feeling the rush of the Zoppé horses galloping by is an experience young and old will not soon forget."

Each show will have European-style street food and circus favorites like popcorn, cotton candy and other "delectable delights.

"So come early and bring your appetite."

Photos provided by Zoppe Circus

Showtimes are at www.piccolozoppe.com.

Ticket Prices

Online:

Youth $15

Adult $25, Preferred $30.

There is a weekday family five-pack available for $70 at www.piccolozoppe.com

Door:

Youth $20

Adult $30, Preferred $35.

Piccolo Zoppé Circus Camp

What are your children learning Thanksgiving school break? Don't let them sit inside all week. Piccolo Zoppé Circus will be hosting a circus camp. Let our international team circus coaches teach them how to hang from a trapeze, walk on a tight wire, even trick bareback riding, and become enthralled by the magic of the circus.

A week of classes, including a special presentation show to your family members and friends of all the skills that you learned. Remember, this camp is for children of all ages.

Contact us at www.piccolozoppe.com or piccolozoppe@gmail.com.

All activities will be held at Piccolo Zoppé Circus Tent. Camp is Nov. 21-25 (No camp on Thanksgiving) Camp: $300. Sibling discount available.