Join Us at the

Felix Adler Day

Family Festival!

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Saturday, June 13, 2026

10 am - 3 pm

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It's the 37th annual Felix Adler Day Family Festival --

A day to honor Clinton, Iowa native and famous Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus Clown

Felix "King of Clowns" Adler, 

who would be turning 131 years old this year!

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The festival is a great start to the summer and is held rain or shine!

There is FREE admission to the festival grounds &

FREE admission to the Felix Adler Children's Discovery Center - Clinton, Iowa's Children's Museum!

 

Punch cards are sold for rides & games with all proceeds supporting

Learning Through Play at the children's museum.

 

$5 & $10 Punch Cards are sold for rides and games, including --
* Pony Rides
* Petting Zoo
* Train Rides
* Inflatable Bouncy Houses
* Game Tent full of children's games

with prizes every time
* Arm/Hand Painting
* Balloon Artists

* The Climbing Wall -

Hosted by Iowa Army National Guard 

 

Plus lots of things to do for FREE,

both inside the Discovery Center and outside on the grounds.

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Enjoy the Live Stage Shows under the Big Top Tent --

A variety of local artists will be on hand to perform for you and your family!

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This year's entertainment schedule includes:​

10:00 AM  -  Festival Opening --

Alice Lind sings the National Anthem

10:15 AM  -  Big Top Circus Band

11:00 AM  -  Mellenia TaeKwonDo

12:00 PM  -  River City Municipal Band

  1:00 PM  -  The Iowa Outlaw Summer Performance

  2:00 PM  -  Carousel School of Dance

  2:30 PM  -  Magic & Mysteries with Nate the Great

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Food Truck yummies provided by Mike's Fun Foods.

Popcorn sold by Discovery Center.

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Please call us with questions or to purchase puchcards in advance:  (563) 243-3600