FLOTSAM! River Circus - OTTAWA #1

Join us for an unforgettable evening with Flotsam River Circus in Ottawa, IL! 🎉 This unique troupe of musicians, circus performers, and puppeteers travels on a handmade raft, captivating audiences in riverfront towns along their journey.

📍 Location: Fox River Park, near the Riverwalk Boat Ramp. Just look for the most unusual 'boat' on the water — that's us!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly Fun! Our performance is suitable for all ages, so bring the whole family! The show starts at 6:00 PM and wraps up by 7:30 PM. Make sure to bring a blanket or lawn chair and arrive early to snag a great spot!

♿ Accessibility Note: Most audience areas are grassy and sloped, but there's a paved path that may be more suitable for wheelchairs.

🎟️ Admission: This magical experience is free to attend, but we rely on generous donations to keep us afloat. We suggest a contribution of $10–$25 per person — cash is welcomed, or you can Venmo us at @rivercircus. As a 501c3 non-profit, all donations are tax-deductible!

🚗 Parking Alert: Parking may be limited, consider carpooling, biking, kayaking, or even teleporting! 😊 If you plan to arrive by boat, please note that our show is best viewed from the shore, and we ask that no boats position themselves behind our performance area.

🌟 Spread the Word! We hope to see you there and appreciate your help in sharing this event!

📅 Note: We'll also be performing at this location on Saturday, September 12th.

🗺️ Tour Information: Ottawa is just one stop on our 2026 Tour of the Illinois Waterway. Over the next month, we'll journey along the Illinois River, performing in several towns, all the way to Chicago! For our full schedule, visit: River Circus.

🙏 A HUGE thank you to the City of Ottawa for hosting us! (Photos by Ben Hovland and David Schulder)