Shrine circus returns to Dixon and region by Tebala Temple
The 38th annual Rockford Tebala Shrine Temple Circus rolls through northern Illinois at Dixon Sauk Valley Community College with 3:30 and 7:30 pm shows next week. Other stops include Freeport Stephenson County Fairgrounds Mendota Kane County Fairgrounds and Rockford Metro Center. Tickets at the door 6 adults 3 for under 12. The program features George Carden Circus International with elephants tigers camels and llamas in a 120 by 200 foot Big Top seating up to 4000 people. Shows run 90 minutes to two hours.
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