LUKI Brewery is excited to pay homage and extend a tip of a top hat to the brewery’s familial ties to the circus with a celebration on World Circus Day on Saturday, April 16 from 12-9 p.m. The festive soiree includes hot dogs, funnel cakes, free caricatures, human and pet tricks, live music, specialty tappings, and much more.
LUKI Co-Founder and Ringmaster Jeff Smith’s great grandparents were part of the Ringling Bros. in the 1920s. Great grandmother Freida, known as Mademoiselle Chloe, was an elephant rider and snake charmer. Great grandfather Richard Sr. was a ticket seller and promoter. Their commitment to the traveling circus lasted over twenty years and involved two generations of family. LUKI Brewery is a continuation of that era.
“My great grandparents’ time was the golden age of the traveling circus,” says Jeff Smith. “The day that the circus rolled into town was a big deal that disrupted daily lives, closed down shops and got everyone really excited. What better way to honor our family’s history than throwing a circus party on World Circus Day?”
The World Circus Day celebration will be an all day event featuring carnival food, specialty tappings, and entertainment.
Carnival Food
Specialty Tappings
Entertainment
“We’re so excited to surprise and delight everyone on World Circus Day!” says Smith. “I hope we make Freda and Richard Sr. proud!”