FLOTSAM! River Circus - HAVANA
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Come see Flotsam River Circus in Havana, IL on Thursday, September 3rd!
Flotsam is a troupe of musicians, circus artists, and puppeteers who travel on a handmade raft, giving free performances in riverfront towns along the way.
We'll be performing at Riverfront Park, at the boat launch at the end of Market St. Look for the most unusual 'boat' on the water — that's us!
NOTE: In Havana, the river is directly to the west of town, so the audience will be looking at the sun. We'll hope for some cloud cover, but please consider bringing sunglasses.
Our show is family-friendly, but intended for audiences of all ages. The performance starts at 6:30 pm and will be finished before 8:00. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, and come early for a good spot!
Accessibility note: Havana is one of our more accessible locations; there are several flatter paved areas around the boat ramp for wheelchairs.
The show is free to attend, but we keep this project afloat through donations. We suggest $10–$25 per person. Cash is welcome, or you can Venmo us at @rivercircus. We are a 501c3 non-profit, and all donations are tax-deductible.
Parking in the area is somewhat limited, so please consider carpooling, biking, kayaking, or teleporting. If you are considering arriving by boat, please note that our show is much better viewed from shore — and we ask that no boats position themselves behind us during the performance.
We hope to see you there — and please spread the word!
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Havana is just one stop on our 2026 Tour of the Illinois Waterway. Over the next month, we'll be traveling up the Illinois River, performing in a bunch of towns, all the way to Chicago! See our full schedule at:
http://www.rivercircus.com
A HUGE thank you to the City of Havana for welcoming us!
(Photos by Ben Hovland and David Schulder)
Flotsam is a troupe of musicians, circus artists, and puppeteers who travel on a handmade raft, giving free performances in riverfront towns along the way.
We'll be performing at Riverfront Park, at the boat launch at the end of Market St. Look for the most unusual 'boat' on the water — that's us!
NOTE: In Havana, the river is directly to the west of town, so the audience will be looking at the sun. We'll hope for some cloud cover, but please consider bringing sunglasses.
Our show is family-friendly, but intended for audiences of all ages. The performance starts at 6:30 pm and will be finished before 8:00. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, and come early for a good spot!
Accessibility note: Havana is one of our more accessible locations; there are several flatter paved areas around the boat ramp for wheelchairs.
The show is free to attend, but we keep this project afloat through donations. We suggest $10–$25 per person. Cash is welcome, or you can Venmo us at @rivercircus. We are a 501c3 non-profit, and all donations are tax-deductible.
Parking in the area is somewhat limited, so please consider carpooling, biking, kayaking, or teleporting. If you are considering arriving by boat, please note that our show is much better viewed from shore — and we ask that no boats position themselves behind us during the performance.
We hope to see you there — and please spread the word!
***
Havana is just one stop on our 2026 Tour of the Illinois Waterway. Over the next month, we'll be traveling up the Illinois River, performing in a bunch of towns, all the way to Chicago! See our full schedule at:
http://www.rivercircus.com
A HUGE thank you to the City of Havana for welcoming us!
(Photos by Ben Hovland and David Schulder)
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Where is it happening?
Havana Riverfront Park, 110 River Front Pk Rd, Havana, IL 62644, United States
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