Est. 1951
The World's Largest & Longest-Running Sideshow
Since 1951, World of Wonders has carried the tradition of the American sideshow from fair to fair, bringing live performances, a museum of curiosities, and a bannerline you can see from across the midway.
The complete attraction
A World of Wonders
One stop on the midway, three ways to amaze. Every element works together as a single, self-contained attraction.
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Live Sideshow
Traditional sideshow performances of about 30 minutes, generally up to three shows a day.
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Museum of Marvels
Unusual exhibits, curiosities, and oddities, open to guests between performances.
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Midway Presence
Hand-painted banners, lights, and a striped tent that turn heads from across the fairgrounds.
On stage, in person
Live Sideshow Entertainment
Inside the tent, the tradition is alive. Real performers, real feats, and a real audience packed in close to the stage.
Each performance runs about 30 minutes, with generally up to three shows a day, giving fairgoers a reason to gather and a story to take home.
About the show
Museum of Marvels
Another dimension of the World of Wonders experience. The Museum of Marvels presents unusual exhibits, curiosities, and oddities for guests to explore between performances.
Step inside the museum
Since 1951
A Legacy Since 1951
World of Wonders has entertained audiences since 1951, continuing a distinctive tradition of American midway entertainment.
For fair managers and entertainment directors, everything you need to evaluate the show is a click away.
On tour