2026 ILLINOIS RIVER TOUR!

For 2026, Flotsam River Circus is returning to St. Louis and then traveling up the Illinois River all the way to Chicago. On our way, we'll be stopping in Alton, Peoria, Ottawa, and about a dozen other towns. We've got a great crew together this year - mostly familiar faces - and a few very exciting new ones including Shannon Grey and Jan Damm!

Each year brings new challenges. This year's tour is shorter and our schedule will be a bit less crazy than the past few years. But because our fixed expenses are getting averaged over fewer shows, the amount we'll need to make at each performance to break even goes up. We're also looking at increased fuel prices and higher airfare. We've also upgraded our insurance this year, which isn't cheap.

ABOUT FLOTSAM:

Flotsam is a floating circus troupe that brings our ramshackle show to a different river every year, spreading whimsy, family-friendly fun, and ecological awareness to towns on our way.

Your donation helps keep this unlikely project alive, cover basic expenses, and helps ensure that the artists on board make a living wage. Flotsam is a 501c3 non-profit and all contributions are tax deductible.

Thank you, and hope to see you down the river!