Circus Vargas

I had always wanted to go check out Circus Vargas. Finally got the opportunity yesterday when Groupon offered a deal and also they were performing in Valencia. The acrobats were awesome. Seating was also good. Prices at concession stand were on higher side and they accepted only cash which was a negative. They have a 15 minute break after one hour and then the second half is 45 mins long. Lots of family and friends had showed up last evening show. Highly recommended.

We always try to see Circus Vargas when they’re in town. We love how family friendly their shows are, without being ho-​hum. There’s a lot of audience interaction, especially for kids. We watched on a particularly hot Saturday afternoon (dress lightly and bring a mister or fan!) and the performers were still great, despite a strenuous performance and the heat. Bravo!

It’d been quite some time since I’ve been to the circus, so I was very surprised when I saw a great big circus tent at the mall. When I investigated, I figured I’d take a shot and I bought a ticket. I’m glad I did, as it was pretty darn awesome. On the way in I bought a bag of cotton candy, a hot dog and a lemonade. (I’d definitely advise the cotton candy, but not so much the hot dog or lemonade they were «meh»)
The circus was great, there were hooly-​hoop-​girls, there was a juggling kid, there was a twirly-​on-​a-​rope-​in-​the-​air couple, there was a motorcycles-​in-​a-​steel-​ball-​cage-​family, there was a trapeze family, there was a clown with audience participation gags, and even a human cannonball at the end.
Dos Hours of awesome and crazy stunts, each and every one looked like it would either hurt me terribly, or make me puke if I tried to attempt any of them. I had a great view, as the tiny center ring was placed so absolutely everybody had good seats. Even the cheap seats were at best, 50 feet from the ring.
I’m very glad I took a chance and bought a ticket, because I had a lot of fun. It was also kinda neat to see how everybody had a part in everything. The flying trapeze family helped out to set up the net, and help to break it down, they were also in the big opening and closing number. The whole production is a well run machine. The kids in the crowd looked like they loved it.
Overall it looked like it had a family feel. The performances were completed by families. The motorcycle ball was a family, the trapeze people were a family, and the dude who balanced stuff on his face had his family in the circus as well. It wasn’t 100% polished, which was kinda a neat aspect. I enjoyed that alot. The people were all fifth and sixth and seventh generation performers, and all pulled off 99.9% of the stuff they attempted to pull off. Once or twice there was a dropped ball, or hooly-​hoop. But, for the most part everybody hit their marks and succeeded in the things they were doing.
If it happens to set up in Valencia again, I’ll most definitively go back. Well worth the $ 35 ticket. I think my favorite was the 10 year old motorcycle-​cage-​trick. It was very darned impressive.
Good job Circus Vargas. Good job.