
Join Us at the
Felix Adler Day
Family Festival!
Saturday, June 13, 2026
10 am - 3 pm
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!
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.
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!
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
Food Truck yummies provided by Mike's Fun Foods.
Popcorn sold by Discovery Center.
Please call us with questions or to purchase puchcards in advance: (563) 243-3600
Thank You to These Generous Sponsors
Who Make This Family Festival Possible!
Main Stage Sponsors




Big Top Sponsors




Ring Master Sponsors




Lion Tamer Sponsors




Festival Friend Sponsors




