Name: The Circus is Coming to GRCM
Start: 2026-10-06
End: 2026-10-06

We are an economic generator through sports tourism for Greater Grand Rapids and Kent County in the West Michigan area.

We own and operate an award winning baseball/softball complex; the Meijer Sports Complex [www.MeijerSportsComplex.com](https://www.MeijerSportsComplex.com) featuring eight fields, including a championship field that seats 1,000.

Our signature event, the Meijer State Games of Michigan (Olympic-style sporting event), draws 10,000 athletes through 60+ sports in its Winter and Summer Games.  We work with many of our local sports clubs and organizations to host various regional and national tournaments.

Why Grand Rapids? We have:
•	12,000 + hotel rooms (2,500 downtown)
•	234,000 square foot downtown convention center (fits 40 volleyball courts)
•	12,000 seat Van Andel Arena
•	5 facilities that feature 4+ courts and multiple grass or turf fields
•	Grant program for new events
•	and more!

West Michigan Sports Commission

**🎪 Get Hype! The Circus Is Coming to GRCM!**

**Step right up! The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Hype Crew is rolling into the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum Tuesday, October 6 at 2pm!**

**Catch mini-performances, circus fun, photo ops, hands-on activities, performer meet-and-greets, and a chance to meet Bailey the robot dog! Plus, enter to win Ringling swag and ticket giveaways.**

**Come get your circus fix and experience a little Greatest Show On Earth® magic before Ringling takes over Van Andel Arena October 29–November 1!**

**🎟️ Included with regular museum admission.**

The Circus is Coming to GRCM

No new posts