Sarasota, Florida – December 11, 2025. The Circus Ring of Fame® Foundation announced today the awards show will take place February 7, 2026 @ 4:30 pm. The venue will be the Circus Sarasota Big Top located at Nathan Benderson Park Regatta Center. Tickets are available through Eventbrite: HERE
The awards show will also include new features including performances by Generation NeXt artists representing the future of circus arts. Additionally, a new award, Circus Coach of the Year will be announced.
The 2026 Circus Ring of Fame inductees are:
- Elvin Bale- The World’s Greatest Daredevil
- The Vazquez Family- Circus Producers and Owners
- Franco Dragone – Creative Director for the original 10 Cirque du Soleil Shows
The 2026 Circus Ring of Fame honorees are:
- Animal Partners for their historic role in the circus arts as a special group honoree
- Master Lu-Yi will become the second winner of the Willie Edelston Circus Arts Coach of the Year award
- Sebastian Videla- cycling and comedy sensation
- Amazing Veranica Tchalabaeva – with her amazing pets. America’s Got Talent semi finalist and multi-generational circus artist
- Coronas Sisters – contortion and acrobatic marvels
The inductees to the Circus Ring of Fame® will join the 170 honored since 1987. All of those recognized have made a significant contribution to the art and culture of the circus. Updates on the ceremony will be posted on the website and social media.
About the Circus Ring of Fame® Foundation – The Circus Ring of Fame® Foundation is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the core purpose of recognizing the highest of achievement in circus arts and culture.
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Website: www.circusringoffame.org
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