ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Lewis and Clark Circus, one of the last traditional circus tent shows to perform in the U.S., recently came to southeast Ohio.
The Lewis and Clark Circus performed at the Athens County Fairgrounds June 14 and 15, combining old-time circus traditions with modern innovations. World-class aerialists, acrobats and magicians highlighted the performances.
The Lewis and Clark Circus was founded in 2006 by Bob Childress and is currently owned and operated by circus performers Olena and Vandeir Reis.
The circus has upcoming dates this month in Malvern, Cambridge, Coshocton and Logan.
Vandeir Reis, the main performer and director of the Lewis and Clark Circus, leads the audience in a dance on stage during one of the circus’s performances on June 14, 2023 in Athens, Ohio. [Ahmed Hamed | WOUB]
Lewis and Clark Circus tent welcoming audience in Athens, Ohio county fair ground n Athens, Ohio on June 14, 2023.[Ahmed Hamed | WOUB]
Geraldo Romero sits in front of the circus ticket office while working at the circus on June 14, 2023, in Athens, Ohio. He is dressed in a clown costume. [Ahmed Hamed | WOUB]
The ticket office at Lewis and Clark circus before the showi n Athens, Ohio on June 14, 2023.[Ahmed Hamed | WOUB]
A family with a baby taking a photo with Vandeir Reis during a break in the circus show.on June 14, 2023, in Athens, Ohio. [Ahmed Hamed | WOUB]
Vandeir Reis performing with a volunteer from the audience. On June 14, 2023, in Athens, Ohio. [Ahmed Hamed | WOUB]
Gabriela Frasão wows the audience with her hula-hoop skills during her latest performance in Athens, Ohio on June 14, 2023.[Ahmed Hamed | WOUB]
