New England’s only Mill town Circus:

The Show
The Stories
A Spectacular Circus Event

This Fall step under the big top and into the past with Mill Town Circus – a live,
immersive circus-theatre experience inspired by the rich industrial history of New England’s first mill town, Woonsocket, RI.

Join us for a family-friendly theatrical adventure filled with the sights and sounds of Woonsocket in its heyday…and beyond.

This show features daring acrobats, mesmerizing aerial acts, and an endearing ‘Mill Boss/Ringmaster’ who brings the heart and soul of these historic stories to life.

Come find out how truly important to the development of the American Story Woonsocket really has been.

Mill Town Circus 2026 SHOW DATES

Woonsocket, Rhode Island
Gerard Bouley Field

MILL TOWN CIRCUS: An American Story
“Woonsocket, The First Mill Town in America”

September 11 – 20

Family-friendly, Historical Narrative, Action-Packed.

The show tells the story using circus-theatre techniques of how truly important The City
of Woonsocket was to the development of America.

LOCATION

Gerard Bouley Field

420 Social Street

Woonsocket, RI 02895

Seating

Our circus tent seats 299 people. There are 2 seating zones:

– General Admission (259 seats available)

– Ringside (only 40 seats available)

Ticket Prices WERE:
– $25 General Admission
– $35 Ringside

Ticket Prices NOW (by special arrangement with The Mayor of Woonsocket):
– $15 General Admission
– $25 Ringside

FAQs

ARRIVAL

Both digital and printed copies of tickets are accepted at the door.

We encourage advanced sales online due to limited availability. Same day / in person sales are not guaranteed.

Please arrive on time. If you arrive after the show has started, our ushers may hold you at the entrance until the appropriate time when you can safely be seated.

PARKING

Usually free and onsite but can vary by location. Check the event details on your ticket.

ADA

The Circus Tent is ADA accessible with seating options that do not require climbing a riser.

We provide an ADA accessible outdoor portable restroom as well.

Please note, the tent is situated on a field/grass.

RESTROOMS

Outdoor Portable Restrooms onsite with hand sanitizing stations.

CONCESSIONS

Popcorn, Cotton Candy, Beverages, and Treats.

ANIMALS

No animal acts.

PETS

No pets are allowed inside the tent. certified and verifiable Service animals only.

STROLLERS

No strollers are allowed inside the tent. Stroller parking is available just outside the main entrance. Children 2 years and under are free as long as they do not require their own seat.

UNUSED TICKETS

All sales are final. No refunds.

If you can not attend please consider donating your tickets to a friend or neighbor who needs the brightness of the circus!

WEATHER

All shows are rain or shine, unless there is severe weather. Follow the instructions of staff if the weather is severe.

Mill Town Circus 2025 Highlights

MILL TOWN CIRCUS 2026 SPONSORS

MILL TOWN CIRCUS is a production of Westchester Circus Arts, in association with:

The City of Woonsocket

Mayor Christopher Beauchamp

Our show is not possible without the financial support of our Sponsors

MILL TOWN CIRCUS 2025 SPONSORS

MILL TOWN CIRCUS is a production of Westchester Circus Arts, in association with:

Our show is not possible without the financial support of our Sponsors

Center Ring Community Sponsors

Shining Star Sponsor

Ringmaster Sponsors

Acrobat Sponsors

Community Sponsors

Mill Town Circus is produced by Westchester Circus Arts. To learn more about our other programs such as camps, school programs, pop-up circus shows and private events, visit us at: https://westchestercircusarts.com/

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