A celebration of Blackall-Tambo's circus connections, the birthplace of the great Australian circus industry.

Since 2022, this biannual event has brought the big top to Blackall and Tambo. 

 

The carnival features a variety of events and activities across a two-week program in the townships of Blackall and Tambo, including:

Big Top Circus

Bush Beatz dancers

Circus Carnival Cabaret

Reunions

Historic displays

Art exhibitions

Live entertainment

Circus parade

Kids choir performances 

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From the banks of the Barcoo River near Blackall where the Perry Bros Circus started in 1889 to the Circus Carnival today, read about the history. 

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