About this Event
Ride Away with the Circus!
Green Kids Inc. is proud to present
Bike and Circuses 2024
Get ready for a performance that will leave you on the edge of your (bike) seat! Audiences will be led on a tour of the park, stopping every few minutes to take in a new show.
This year's show boasts a dazzling team of Winnipeg theatre, dance, music and circus artists all coming together in one beautiful park.
Our stage is set, and the message is clear: It's time to act for the future of the environment and generations to come.
Book your tickets now and be a part of this unique event. To check us out online go to ,
TICKETS
Pay What You Choose
$10 / $20 / $30 (plus service fees)
FREE for 4 and Under
Early Bird Discounts!
15% off June 24-July 15
Contact [email protected] if you have any questions about tickets or problems with purchases.
SHOWTIMES
Wednesday, August 7
Afternoon - Preview Walking / Slow Roll Performances - 2:00 & 2:30PM
Evening - Bike Performances - 6:30, 7:00 & 7:30PM
Thursday, August 8
Evening - Bike Performances - 6:30, 7:00 & 7:30PM
Friday, August 9
Afternoon - Walking / Slow Roll Performances - 2:00 & 2:30PM
Evening - Bike Performances - 6:30, 7:00 & 7:30PM
Saturday, August 10
Afternoon - Bike Performances - 2:00, 2:30 & 3:00PM
Evening - Bike Performances - 6:30, 7:00 & 7:30PM
Sunday, August 11
Afternoon - Accessible Path Performances - 1:00 & 3:00PM
Evening - Bike Performances - 6:30, 7:00 & 7:30PM
ACCESSIBILITY
It’s a show you can see on the seat of your bike!
But you do not need a bike to enjoy this event - walk or roll with us on your choice of wheels! All kinds of human-powered devices are welcome and choose the route/show that works best for you. Contact Daina at [email protected] if you have any questions about this event, including how to choose the show format that’s best for you.
Bike Shows
Bring your bike and enjoy a ride through luscious parkland and dense forest, stopping every few minutes to take in a performance piece. This option is best for fairly confident bike riders. You will be on a smooth gravel path as well as some hilly trails through the riverbed forest.
Running Time - up to 90 minutes
Route Distance - approx. 3km
Group Size - up to 20 people
Walking / Slow Roll Shows
Bring your walking shoes and enjoy a stroll through Whittier Park’s Riparian forest, stopping every few minutes to take in a performance piece. This option is best for pedestrians, folks pushing strollers, bike riders who prefer to ride at a slower pace. The trail includes a smooth gravel path as well as some hilly sections through the riverbed forest.
Running Time - up to 110 minutes
Route Distance - approx. 3km
Group Size - up to 30 people
Accessible Path Shows
Roll or stroll along the Active Transportation path in Whittier Park, stopping every couple minutes to take in a performance piece. This show has shorter distances between stages, with seating along the path and at each stage. The trail is smooth gravel, wide, and flat, with some small hills or changes in elevation.
Running Time - up to 60 minutes
Route Distance - approx. 600m
Group Size - up to 40 people
THINGS TO KNOW
So you’re coming to Bike and Circuses!
- There will be an interactive lobby with activities for all ages and abilities with community groups offering hot tips and info about cycling and being eco-friendly. You can come early or stay late to take this part in.
- You will be led from stage to stage by a Host. Your Host will return you and your group to the Box Office at the end of the show.
- Our Box Office is located between the Whittier Park parking lot and Fort Gibraltar.
- There are accessible washrooms on site, near the box office.
- Bring a reusable water bottle. We will have water on site to refill it.
- Be prepared for the weather. Shows will continue through light rain. Consider bug spray, clothing layers, sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, comfortable footwear, and rain gear.
- If you are coming to a Bike Show, please bring your own bicycle. Need a bike? You can rent from these nearby shops, located at The Forks, just 2.5kms from the event site:
https://shop.plainbicycle.org/collections/summer-rentals
https://www.kendricksoutdooradventures.com/rentals/
THE ARTISTS
The Creative Team (to date)
Daina Leitold - Event Co-Producer / Director
Brenda McLean - Event Co-Producer / Director
Lillian Borger - Creator / Performer
Nova Courchene - Creator / Director
Sativa Kawakami - Creator
Brittany Lagassé - Creator / Performer
Mario Lagassé - Creator / Performer
Loc Lu - Creator / Performer
Amy McPherson - Costume Designer (for piece #3)
Hera Nalam - Musician
Kathleen Starr - Performer
Charlene Van Buekenhout - Creator / Performer
Cynthia Wolf-Nolin - Clown Coach
Tanja Woloshen - Creator / Performer
The Support Team (To Date)
Eric Bossé - Technical Director
Seraph-Eden Boroditsky - Consultant
Kirby Cote - Consultant
Shirli Ewanchuk - Elder
Greg Klassen - Publicist
Ashley Marie Singh - Graphic Design
Steve Vande Vyvere - Carpenter
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Whittier Park, 836 Rue Saint Joseph, Winnipeg, Canada
CAD 0.00 to CAD 33.21
