Culpepper & Merriweather Circus Brings Big Top Fun to Floydada

One-day circus event features classic acts and family activities at the Floydada Rodeo Grounds.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 11:40pm

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A bold, colorful silkscreen illustration featuring a repeating pattern of a circus tent in bright primary colors, capturing the energy and excitement of the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus coming to town.The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus brings its classic big top entertainment to Floydada for a one-day event, offering families a timeless experience of joy and wonder.Floydada Today

The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus is bringing its traditional big top show to Floydada, Texas on Wednesday, April 8th. The one-day event at the Floydada Rodeo Grounds will feature two live performances with a variety of classic circus acts, as well as pre-show activities like concessions, pony rides, face painting, and inflatables. Advance tickets are available at discounted prices through local businesses and the circus website.

Why it matters

The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus has been touring small towns across the country for decades, providing families with an authentic circus experience that is becoming increasingly rare. This one-day event in Floydada offers residents a chance to enjoy timeless entertainment and create lasting memories together.

The details

The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus will set up its big top at the Floydada Rodeo Grounds, with showtimes scheduled for 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on April 8th. The midway will open one hour prior to each performance, allowing families to enjoy pre-show activities like concessions, pony rides, face painting, and inflatable attractions. The 90-minute circus show will feature a wide variety of traditional acts, including big cats, aerialists, tightrope walking, fire eating, trained dogs, foot juggling, and daredevil stunts.

  • The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus will perform in Floydada on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
  • The midway opens one hour before the 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. showtimes.

The players

Culpepper & Merriweather Circus

A traditional circus that has been touring small communities across the country for decades, bringing classic family entertainment under the big top.

Floydada Chamber of Commerce

The local sponsor that is hosting the one-day Culpepper & Merriweather Circus event in Floydada.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to bring the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus back to Floydada and give families a chance to experience the magic of the big top.”

— Jill Henson, President, Floydada Chamber of Commerce

What’s next

Advance tickets are available at discounted prices through local businesses in Floydada and the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus website until 10:00 p.m. on April 7th. Tickets will also be sold at the box office on the day of the event, but at higher prices.

The takeaway

The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus provides a rare opportunity for Floydada families to experience the timeless tradition of the big top, with classic acts and pre-show activities that are sure to create lasting memories. By supporting this one-day event, residents can help sustain the circus's mission of bringing joy and entertainment to small communities across the country.