Step Right up to Wisconsin’s Historic Circus
From City Cast Madison by City Cast
April 27, 2026 · 46 min
About this episode
The episode discusses Wisconsin's Circus World and features an interview with its attractions director about the circus's history and upcoming season.
Did you know Wisconsin is home to the world's largest collection of circus artifacts? Well it is! Circus World in Baraboo is a 64-acre Wisconsin Historical Society site and it just reopened for its 2026 season! On today’s show, host Bianca Martin talks with Circus World attractions director Scott O’Donnell about the history and magic of the circus. Plus, O’Donnell details what folks can expect at the circus this year. Hurry hurry hurry! 🎪Want to support OUR circus? (By circus, I mean this podcast and newsletter.) Sign up to become a City Cast Madison Neighbor! Our membership campaign ended last week, BUT there is still time to help us reach our goal and get the limited edition Oxford Pennant. Become a Neighbor today! 👋 Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We’re also on Instagram! 📧 You can get more Madison news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the City Cast Madison morning newsletter. Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 27th episode: Journey Mental Health Center
People in this episode
Host: Bianca Martin
Guest: Scott O’Donnell
Topics covered
- circus
- history
- Wisconsin
- artifacts
- entertainment
Keywords
- circus
- Wisconsin
- Circus World
- Scott O’Donnell
- artifacts
- entertainment
- Baraboo
- historical site
Sponsors
Journey Mental Health Center
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Wisconsin Historical Society, City Cast Madison
Places: Baraboo
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