PHOTOS: Venardos Circus in Hamlin 2024

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As has been the case for the last seven years, the Venardos Circus celebrated Thanksgiving and the beginning of the holiday season in Horizon West.

The circus returned to Hamlin for a five-day stint Nov. 27 through Dec. 1. During its 2024 tour, the circus celebrated 10 years with its show — “Decade of Dreams” — which featured death-defying stunts, amazing acrobatics, feats of strength and, of course, the circus’ signature humor and whimsy.

Ringmaster Kevin Venardos said the circus would be launching a second touring company in 2025 and attributes much of the success to communities such as Horizon West that have supported the operation for many years.

Read more about the circus in our exclusive 2024 interview.

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Michael Eng

As a child, Editor and Publisher Michael Eng collected front pages of the Kansas City Star during Operation Desert Storm, so it was a foregone conclusion that he would pursue a career in journalism. He holds a journalism degree from the University of Missouri — Columbia School of Journalism. When he’s not working, you can find him spending time with his wife and three children, or playing drums around town. He’s also a sucker for dad jokes.