Shoestring Circus

06/18/2026

Puyallup is coming up quick! We're excited to be at McMillin Farm Collective for shows July 3-12 🌸

Step into summer with a whimsical twist as independently owned Shoestring Circus returns to Puyallup with a fresh, captivating show at a new location filled with hometown charm. From July 3 to 12, audiences can experience Dreamland under the Big Top at McMillin Farm, where dazzling performances, whi...

06/17/2026

One minute it's an empty field. The next minute it's Dreamland. ✨🎪

Olympia, we can't wait to see you under the big top.

🎟️ Official tickets: ShoestringCircus.com

06/16/2026

It's hard to put into words our love for Bellingham, we think these photos may have captured the feeling.

We can't thank our home lot enough for the support and connection over the years. You're sending us off on tour with full hearts! We're so glad you enjoyed Dreamland and we're already feeling inspired for next year✨️ Next stop, Olympia!

Photos from a post-Bellingham show dance party by Philip Pavliger

06/12/2026

It's a beautiful day for circus in Bellingham! We have two shows today at 4pm and 8pm - we recommend biking, ride share, or parking downtown and walking as the waterfront has a lot of activity today!

See you at the big top 🎪
Photo by Philip Pavliger

06/12/2026

See you soon Olympia! Opening next weekend!

Shoestring Circus performs “Dreamland” in Olympia from June 19 to 28. Only in its fourth year, Shoestring Circus was founded in Bellingham by four veteran circus performers: Osterloh, Matthew “Poki” McCorkle, Justin Therrien and Nicole Laumb. “We try to have a different show each year, so it feels to people who come every year that they’re coming into a whole new world,” Osterloh said. Only 15 performers were chosen from the 320 audition videos the circus received last fall.
https://olyarts.org/shoestring-circus-joy-magic-whimsy-and-heart/

06/10/2026

Olympia, you're up next. 🎪✨

Dreamland is headed your way with acrobatics, music, comedy, and a few things that probably shouldn't be possible.

Then we're off to Puyallup, Vancouver, Seattle, and Port Townsend.

🎟️ Official tickets: shoestringcircus.com

06/09/2026

Dreamland reviews are rolling in!

Thank you so much to everyone that has taken the time to share - we read every single one ✨

06/08/2026

What makes a show all-ages?

One of the questions we get most often is:

"Is Dreamland for kids or adults?"

The answer is yes.

We've built a show where kids can be amazed, adults can laugh, and everyone can leave feeling like they've spent an evening somewhere a little magical.

That's the dream, anyway. 🎪