FLOTSAM! River Circus - PEKIN
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Come see Flotsam River Circus in Pekin, IL on Friday, September 4th!
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 the Pekin Riverfront Park very close to the Pekin Pier. Just look for the most unusual 'boat' on the water — that's us!
NOTE: In Pekin, 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: The riverfront is sloped and a bit uneven, but there is a paved area above that is more accessible 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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Pekin 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 Pekin 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 the Pekin Riverfront Park very close to the Pekin Pier. Just look for the most unusual 'boat' on the water — that's us!
NOTE: In Pekin, 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: The riverfront is sloped and a bit uneven, but there is a paved area above that is more accessible 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!
***
Pekin 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 Pekin for welcoming us!
(Photos by Ben Hovland and David Schulder)
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Where is it happening?
Pekin Riverfront Spray Park, 1 Court St, Pekin, IL 61554, United States
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