The sounds of the Peru Circus Band have mesmerized Circus audiences for 65+ years.  THe band is a phenomenon!  Both amateur and professional musicians volunteer their time for nearly two weeks each summer to provide the musical background for over 200 amateur circus performers, playing more than three hours in each show.  This grueling tasks draws more musicians than the band loft will hold, a capacity of 55, requiring that some musicians take turns.  Dating back to the 1800's, the original circus band consisted of 20+ local musicians.  Today, membership has grown to over 120 musicians.  Each one will tell you that it is one of the most enjoyable things they do... and that joy shows in the enthusiasm with which they perform.  Come join us at the Peru Amateur Circus, sit back, relax and enjoy the sounds o the best circus band in the land... the Peru, Indiana Circus Festival Band, played by musicians who just "love to play circus music!"