Introducing “Cyrk LIVE!” Included With Your Paid Admission To The Fair!
Audiences at the 179th Erie County Fair this August will be amazed and dazzled by a collection of international circus performers in the all new “Cyrk LIVE!” show to debut at the Fair on August 8th. “Cyrk LIVE!,” a custom produced show created especially for the Erie County Fair, will feature cycling stars, amazing aerial artists, eccentric jugglers, comedy and more. The family-friendly, single ring spectacular will take place under a colorful European-style big top tent that will host three shows on weekdays and four shows on weekend dates.
John Kennedy Kane has been selected and named “Ringmaster” for “Cyrk LIVE!” following his recent, four-year run as the ringmaster of the world famous Big Apple Circus in New York City. A Western New York native, raised in South Buffalo, Kane has traveled North America as a professional circus host for more than 35 years. In 1995, he earned Gold Medal honors at the Sarasota International Circus Festival for his ringmaster talents. With his congenial style and charm, he will host a glittering galaxy of circus stars including:
The McIntyre Family – Hailing from Chile, and representing 5 generations of circus excellence, this multi-talented group of acrobats present spine-tingling performances on the treacherous high wire, amazing unicycling artistry and hula hoop manipulation.
The Anastasini Family – 9th generation artists from Italy will offer their comedy canine revue. These four-footed friends, many of which are rescue dogs, will delight and captivate “children of all ages”. The trio will also present their signature unique diablo juggling and bounding rope acrobatics.
From the Czech Republic, the world renowned Bertini Family is represented by Vlastek and Kim Sue Bertini. She performs high in the dome of the big top on the spinning aerial lyra. Vlastek will amaze and amuse by leaps and bounds as “Roger” on the trampoline…always a family favorite with his comedy acrobatics.
Also featured, as a separate show, will be the return of the Extreme Chinese Acrobats! Performing under the “big top” will allow for even higher stunts not seen at the Fair in past years. Voted one of the all-time favorites of the Erie County Fair, this talented troupe of artists will present a celebration of color and excitement featuring dancing, balancing, and incredible acrobatics. The Extreme Chinese Acrobats, who start training at an early age, perform amazing feats of skill unlike any other traveling show. Audiences will have the opportunity to experience this all new performance during three shows daily and four shows on weekend days.
“Cyrk LIVE!” and the NEW Extreme Chinese Acrobat performances are free of charge with admission to the fair and will take place in a state of the art, circular tented coliseum manufactured in Italy. The structure will be 40 feet high and can accommodate up to 800 people per performance. The tent will be located near Fairgrounds Entry Gate 5.
“Cyrk LIVE!” is supported by Mattress Firm and Nick Charlap’s Ice Cream,
About the Erie County Fair
The Erie County Agricultural Society is a private not-for-profit membership organization. Established in 1819, the Society is the oldest civic organization in Western New York. The mission of the Erie County Agricultural Society (ECAS), sponsors of the Erie County Fair, is to preserve and enhance, by educational endeavors, the agricultural and historical legacy of New York State. The Fair strives to fulfill appropriate aspects of the agricultural, educational, entertainment and recreational needs of Western New York. The 179th Erie County Fair will be held August 8th – 19th, 2018 (www.ECFair.org)
