Ticket to Oak Fest 2012: Under the Big Top

The Main Event: The Zoppe Family Circus

When: 7 shows during the week

Take Note: No shows on Thursday but there are two on Saturday

One of the most remarkable new features for Oak Fest this year is a family-run circus that, according to promoters, honors an Old-World Italian tradition.

The Zoppè Family Circus runs through the week and features a 500-seat tent for the one-ring circus. 

The shows stars Nino the clown and feature "acrobatic feats, equestrian riding, canine capers, clowning" and more sprinkled in. More information is on the Oak Fest website.

Giovanni Zoppè is the sixth-generation circus performer. He plays Nino.

Debbie Houtz, who does marketing and adverstising for Oak Fest, said shows run every day, except for Thursday, with two shows on Saturday. 

Tickets are $12 a person. Children 3 year old or younger are free.

Find a coupon for discounted tickets by clicking here.

Circus Show Schedule

7 p.m. Friday, June 29

4 & 7 p.m. Saturday, June 30

7 p.m. Sunday, July 1

7 p.m. Monday, July 2

7 p.m. Tuesday, July 3

4 p.m. Wednesday, July 4

June 30 Highlights (Day 3 of Oak Fest)

Oak Fest Hours: Noon to midnight

US 99.5—Road Show & Promotions Team on site at Oak Fest

• Special needs children carnival time, 11 a.m. to noon
• Performances by local children's groups, noon to 3 p.m.
• Carnival, noon to 10 p.m.
• Bingo, 1-11 p.m.
• Zingo for Kids, 1-2 p.m.
• Bean Bag Tournament, 2 p.m.
• Watermelon Eating Contest, 4 p.m.
• Pie Eating Contest, 5 p.m.
• Daryl Durano, 4 to 6 p.m.
• Jin and Tonic Band, 6-9 p.m.
• Bella Cain, 9 p.m. to midnight