Ryan Holder walked his preforming tigers, whose stage name is the Capricious Cats, in a circle around the ring.
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The big top and sideshows were erected at the corner of Brint and Centennial roads.
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Cali Stelmaszak, 5, had her face painted.
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Cousins Ayden Blaisdell, 2, left, and James Hunt, 3, right, were more interested in dancing to the music than watching the act.
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Ringmaster John Moss III takes the stage.
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Molly Pheils, 11, had her friend Gabby Wandersee, 13, do her makeup before arriving at the circus.
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Carnival food, including carmel apples, were on sale.
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Elephant rides and pictures with the llama "Uncle Sam" were available for purchase in the intermission.
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Richard Jesko, left, his daughter Rachel Thoma, center, and granddaughter Evelyn, 2, had their picture snapped with "Uncle Sam" the llama.
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Rebecca Ostroff preformed a high swing act without a net.
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