Friday at the Peru Circus (Photo Gallery)
Written By Heidi Pruitt
On Friday, July 12, we took a trip to Peru, Indiana, to catch the first show of the annual Peru Amateur Circus. We captured the essence of why this week-long historic circus brings crowds to the small but mighty Indiana town.
Learn more about the Peru Circus and where you can find tickets by clicking here.
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![The crowd gazes upon circus performers](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e838bcee81bf20f59785f2c/1720869905657-GD1XOL2TKCY4YW4FIVGC/22.png)
The crowd gazes upon circus performers
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![Volunteers prepare food for audience](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e838bcee81bf20f59785f2c/1720869885828-1HOKK8Z07BZFTO2AUDSF/3.png)
Volunteers prepare food for audience
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!["Kiddy Clowns" prepare to go out into the ring.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e838bcee81bf20f59785f2c/1720869899109-QQXQW8G6LMKL3T7ZD4O4/16.png)
"Kiddy Clowns" prepare to go out into the ring.
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![Performers enjoy treats backstage](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e838bcee81bf20f59785f2c/1720869905021-R7OE9A25IV59UW4KVAS1/21.png)
Performers enjoy treats backstage
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![Tiffany and Brynn Rush (age 4) enjoy the Peru Circus experience](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e838bcee81bf20f59785f2c/1720870090484-5BXDBDU7Z13QLDSF5NBN/15.png)
Tiffany and Brynn Rush (age 4) enjoy the Peru Circus experience
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![Brynn Rush (age 4) smiles at her mom](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e838bcee81bf20f59785f2c/1720870090661-8FWAZMEYAM2HQ4SBH7P6/16.png)
Brynn Rush (age 4) smiles at her mom