2007's event was a great success!
Click here for details.

Coming up next year...
COME TO THE 9th ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF INTERNATIONAL CLOWN WEEK AT SHOWMEN’S REST

Sunday August 3rd 2008, 1-3pm, free, all ages.
Woodlawn Cemetery, 7750 W Cermak Rd, Forest Park IL.
East of Des Plaines Ave. Western end of cemetery.
CLICK HERE FOR MAP and DIRECTIONS
Need more info? 847-691-1545.

This event is a loving and festive remembrance of circus artists past, held in the nation’s most well known final resting place for circus artists, remembered especially for its elephant statues and roustabout headstones. This event includes speakers, laying of flowers, circus arts performances, LOTS of fun stuff for kids including activities and entertainment and contests with prizes, snacks and drinks, and many many many clowns. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and a youthful attitude.

The event is open to all. Performers (clowns, acrobats, jugglers, etc) are welcome to come in costume and to share your talents at the end of the ceremony.

Useful links:
Printable Event Announcement Poster
International Clown Week
Showmen's League / Showmen's Rest
Woodlawn Cemetery of Chicago
Photos from the 2007 event
Photos from the 2006 event
Wikipedia



This website provided courtesy of Susan Hooper - "Not Your Ordinary Clown"