Our mission is to reach as many youth as possible, helping to teach them one-by-one, the importance of setting goals for themselves while striving to work hard and stay focused. During this process they will learn the value of giving back to the community what our community has so generously given to them.
WYC, proudly referred to as the "Biggest Little Circus in the World," is one of the premier non-professional circus ensembles performing in the United States today. The show features a variety of high-caliber circus acts, including high-wire performances, flying trapeze, aerial silks, acrobatics, juggling, clowning, and balancing feats Notably, WYC's performances do not feature any animal acts.
WYC is undeniably one of the four top nonprofessional troupes in the nation. Over the years the circus has played to audiences totaling over two million people in the western states from California to Alaska and in Canada as well, averaging 12,000 miles a year. The show has been so well received that many bookings are repeat datings, often made on the spot.
Performing to audiences of up to 1,000, WYC has proudly toured the Pacific Northwest for over 70 years. Our dedicated performers train year-round to perfect their acts, captivating audiences of all ages, from young children to older viewers. We offer entertainment that is enjoyable for the entire family, inspiring children who often see t
Performing to audiences of up to 1,000, WYC has proudly toured the Pacific Northwest for over 70 years. Our dedicated performers train year-round to perfect their acts, captivating audiences of all ages, from young children to older viewers. We offer entertainment that is enjoyable for the entire family, inspiring children who often see themselves in the performers—"kids just like you."
Many of our alumni have gone on to perform with renowned professional circuses, including the Wallenda Family, the Joseph Ashton Family Circus in Australia, Ringling Brothers, and Cirque du Soleil. Additionally, our young performers gain experience by cross-training with other esteemed youth circus organizations, such as the Sarasota Youth Circus in Florida.
WYC has built a loyal following in the communities we visit, with many fans returning each season to experience the new show. Children who first see our performances often return with friends and family for additional shows, especially when we are part of a fair, festival, or special event. Some of these young audience members eventually join our troupe, traveling from across Washington state to perform alongside us.
If you would like WYC to perform for a fundraiser, fair, festival, or a stand alone event, simply contact us through our email wenatcheeyouthcircus@yahoo.com. In order to accommodate our show, you will need:
A field big enough to accommodate us: this is often a soccer, football, or baseball field. Our dimensions are approximately 200 fee
If you would like WYC to perform for a fundraiser, fair, festival, or a stand alone event, simply contact us through our email wenatcheeyouthcircus@yahoo.com. In order to accommodate our show, you will need:
A field big enough to accommodate us: this is often a soccer, football, or baseball field. Our dimensions are approximately 200 feet by 200 feet.
You will need to provide sanitary facilities sufficient to accommodate approximately 100 persons, such as:
(a.) Toilets or Portalets/Porta Potties (including a wheel chair accessible facility) in the immediate vicinity of grounds. These must also have a sanitizer dispenser in each sani-can. Maintenance of these sani-cans must be daily.
(b.) Showers within reasonable vicinity of the grounds;
Also necessary:
(c.) Garbage containers on the grounds;
(d.) Potable Water outlets that are accessible by 400 feet or less of hose.
(e.) Electricity: 50amp service. We do have the ability to run a generator with some expected noise impact as it will run 24/7 during the length of our stay.
Paul K. Pugh’s consummate skills as a leader and with his coaching inevitably brought about the addition of an ever-growing list of acts. The nature of the group was such that each member worked continually for improvement under the inspiration and enthusiasm of their coach. After he retired from his position as principal of Orchard Junior High, he continued to devote endless hours to the circus. While Paul Pugh passed the winter of 2016, the spirit of "Guppo" the Clown lives on in every performance of the circus he founded. He was, in fact, the circus, and it is in his honor that we carry on the tradition he began.
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