# Event Details

- **Event Name**: FLOTSAM! River Circus - ALTON
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 25 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Flotsam River Circus is returning to Alton on Tuesday, August 25th!  

Flotsam is a troupe of musicians, circus artists, and puppeteers who travel on a handmade raft, giving free performances in riverfront towns along the way.

We'll be performing at the Lincoln Shields Recreation Area - just across the bridge (and yes, we know this is actually in WEST Alton.) Our exact location in the park will depend on the water level, but we'll be easy to find.  Just look for the most unusual 'boat' on the water — that's us!

Our show is family-friendly, but intended for audiences of all ages. The performance starts at 6:30 pm and will be finished before 8:00. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, and come early for a good spot!  

The show is free to attend, but we keep this project afloat through donations. We suggest $10–$25 per person. Cash is welcome, or you can Venmo us at @rivercircus.  We are a 501c3 non-profit, and all donations are tax-deductible.  

Parking is somewhat limited, so please consider carpooling, biking, kayaking, or teleporting.  There isn't a public bus to the park, but there is a dedicated bike lane on US-67.  

If you are considering arriving by boat, please note that our show is much better viewed from shore — and we ask that no boats position themselves behind us during the performance.

We hope to see you there — and please spread the word! 

***

Alton is just one stop on our 2026 Tour of the Illinois Waterway. Over the next month, we'll be traveling up Mississippi to the Illinois River, performing in a bunch of towns, all the way to Chicago! See our full schedule at:
http://www.rivercircus.com

A HUGE thank you to the Army Corps of Engineers, and Great Rivers & Routes for welcoming us!  


(Photos by Ben Hovland and David Schulder)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-alton/flotsam-river-circus-alton/200030388168611
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, performances, music, nonprofit, art, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 544

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: West Alton
- **state**: MO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Lincoln Shields Recreation Area
- **lat**: 38.881016122058
- **long**: -90.190203706165
- **full address**: Lincoln Shields Recreation Area, West Alton, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: FLOTSAM! River Circus - ALTON
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/f788098543d3c7dc450cad015e25ec535c909853bab30519bc9fab54f3b5c780-rimg-w1200-h628-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787556250

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is FLOTSAM! River Circus - ALTON being held?
  - **A:** FLOTSAM! River Circus - ALTON takes place on Tue, 25 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Tue, 25 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm at Lincoln Shields Recreation Area, West Alton, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing FLOTSAM! River Circus - ALTON?
  - **A:** FLOTSAM! River Circus - ALTON is organized by Flotsam River Circus.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** FLOTSAM! River Circus - ALTON is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in West Alton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 540+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

## Structured Data (JSON-LD)

```json
[
    {
        "@context": "https://schema.org",
        "@type": "Event",
        "name": "FLOTSAM! River Circus - ALTON",
        "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/f788098543d3c7dc450cad015e25ec535c909853bab30519bc9fab54f3b5c780-rimg-w1200-h628-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787556250",
        "startDate": "2026-08-25",
        "url": "https://allevents.in/west-alton/flotsam-river-circus-alton/200030388168611",
        "location": {
            "@type": "Place",
            "name": "Lincoln Shields Recreation Area",
            "address": {
                "@type": "PostalAddress",
                "name": "Lincoln Shields Recreation Area, West Alton, United States",
                "addressLocality": "West Alton",
                "addressRegion": "MO",
                "addressCountry": "US"
            },
            "geo": {
                "@type": "GeoCoordinates",
                "latitude": "38.881016122058",
                "longitude": "-90.190203706165"
            }
        },
        "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode",
        "description": "Flotsam River Circus is returning to Alton on Tuesday, August 25th!  \n\nFlotsam is a troupe of musicians, circus artists, and puppeteers who travel on a handmade raft, giving free performances in riverfront towns along the way.\n\nWe'll be performing at the Lincoln Shields Recreation Area - just across",
        "organizer": [
            {
                "@type": "Organization",
                "name": "Flotsam River Circus",
                "url": "https://allevents.in/org/flotsam-river-circus/19733704",
                "description": "Flotsam River Circus. 24,800 likes · 119 talking about this · 89 were here. We are a troupe of performers traveling on a ramshackle raft, giving free..."
            }
        ]
    }
]
```