Philadelphia’s Largest Free Ball! Virgin Runway $50
The Stilt Walker
We marvel at how you glide on stilts. It’s not about all the tricks. We want a walk that will sock us. A walk so clean we’re left asking how. Hold that pose to captivate the masses. Tonight, the look is on you, but bring the glitz and glamour of opening night.
Runway OTA $1000
Big Boy vs Tall Boy vs Small Boy vs All American vs Legendary vs FF vs Woman vs GNC
Freak Show Unleashed:
Come one, come all to The Greatest Show Un-Earthed! When all else fails, so will they. Tonight, we want to see just how twisted your mind can be. The Freak Show is what it's called, and one of its attractions you must be. Bring us your best rendition of a freak show attraction, and remember, creativity is a MUST!
Virgin Performance $50
The Mime:
They say silence is golden and things that are understood don’t have to be said. With the yin and yang colors of black and white, mimes, are the story tellers of the circus world. They make no sound, speak no words, but they use their bodies to tell the perfect story. Tonight, bringing it in black and white as a circus mime, come tell us your story. Using all the elements who will tell us the best story?
Performance $500
Bring in the Cats:
BQ Vogue Fem Soft vs Dramatic vs FQ vs BQID vs Twisters vs Woman vs GNC
Whether you’re soft as a tabby or wild as lion we want to see your purr or roar on the floor. Your look must be inspired by lions, tigers, or cheetahs only. No black cats tonight!
Legendary Performance $500
The Bearded lady:
BQ vs RWT va FQ vs Drags vs Woman
Fellas, you’ve mastered vogueing like a fem queen so tonight it’s your turn to dress like one too and ladies, just adding an exaggerated beard will do!
Best Dressed MF $200 FF $200 GNC $200
The Ringmaster:
MF vs FF vs GNC
Your LOOK must be fit for the main stage because all eyes are on you. No classic suits tonight; just don’t be a clown.
FQ Realness $100
The Car Wash:
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the circus we are giving out free car washes to the first 50 guests that arrive. Come dressed in a bright color bra and a jean booty short ready to wash some cars.
Drags Realness $100
The Headliner:
During the day you can be caught working the ticket booth at the Ferris wheel. But once darkness falls you are the headliner at the late-night show. Come in a dress ready to steal the night.
Executive Realness $100
The Buyer:
You have been thinking about buying the circus, but you really don’t know how much it’s worth. Come dressed in a printed blazer ready to make an offer with a briefcase full of money.
Transman vs Butch Realness $100
Secret Ops:
There’s some shady business going on within the security team. Tonight, you are to come dressed in a black suit on a secret security mission to find out who’s stealing from the Greatest Show on Earth.
OTA Legendary Realness $100
Memory Lane:
BQ vs FQ vs Transman vs Drags
The fair has been a trademark of your family for years; everyone has either worked there or spent most summers there. Tonight, we would like you to bring back your most special memory of the fair. i.e. funnel cake, a basketball you won, tickets you collected etc.
Realness with a twist $200
Clowns Ahoy:
You’ve mastered entertaining the audience so tonight is no different. Bring it in full clown attire, no funny business!
Schoolboy Realness $1100
The Station:
No Legends
BQ vs Transman
Everyone wants to leave the carnival with something. It could be a kiss, teddy bear, funnel cake, ice cream, stuffed dog or frog that turned into a prince. This summer your mom said you can finally get a job. Pick any game station or booth of your choice and bring it to life. So you can show mommy where all your hard work went this summer. The stakes are high for this Greatest Show on Earth Part I favorite so don’t disappoint this time around!
Pretty Boy Realness $100
The Magician:
BQ vs Transman
Until the 18th century, magic shows were a common source of entertainment at many circuses. From sword swallowing, juggling, fire breathing, card tricks to pulling rabbits out of hats. Tonight, your act is in the spotlight. Show the judges your pretty boy in a custom top hat that will win Grand Prize.
Thug Realness $100
The Lion Tamer:
To be around lions you must be bold, courageous, and unafraid. Tonight, your realness is put to the test. Show the judges you are fearless. Bring it in your version of the lion tamer from the block.
OTA Face $200
The Fortune Teller:
BQ vs FQ vs Woman vs GNC vs Transman
Asking the crystal ball would be a waste of time because you are of course the current reigning beauty. But we will ask the cards for the face who paved the way for you to be. Come with a card bearing the face or name of an icon or legend who inspired you, wearing a turban.
Sex Siren $100
MF vs FF
Sweet Treats:
We come to get entertained by the clowns, animals, acrobatics and things alike, but we also love all the food there is to eat. So tonight if you’re sexy come covered with a sweet treat.
Event Venue
Howard Gittis Student Center, 1755 N 13th St,Philadelphia,PA,United States