Carolina Circus Festival: The Greatest Show

A free community festival featuring aerial performances, fire shows, circus workshops, and food trucks.

Step right into The Greatest Show at the Carolina Circus Festival on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026! 🎪 This FREE, family-friendly festival celebrates the wonder of circus arts with a full day of breathtaking aerial performances, fire and LED entertainment, interactive circus workshops, local artisan vendors, delicious food trucks and activities for all ages. Whether watching gravity-defying acts or exploring everything the festival has to offer, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Hosted by the Carolina Circus Festival, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, this annual event brings the community together while raising awareness for mental health and suicide prevention within the movement community. Come experience an unforgettable day of inspiration, community and world-class circus arts in the heart of Downtown Cary! Proudly sponsored by Downtown Cary Park, Cary Magazine, the Town of Cary and Shady Grove Fertility Carolinas.