Ringling Circus Mystery Adventure

Ladies and Gentlemen... Step right up and see the largest miniature circus in the world! Complete with eight main tents, 152 wagons, 1,300 circus performers, more than 800 animals and a 57-car train.

Your team’s objective is to learn the history and solve the mystery of the Ringling Brothers and the birth of the Circus. Traveling through the Ringling Estate, your team will navigate and experience the beauty of Millennium Tree Trail, Dwarf Garden, the Circus Museum, Secret Garden, and Mable’s Rose Garden.

The Ringling Circus Mystery Adventure is sure to energize your group and provide the opportunity to explore the rich history that is a cornerstone to Sarasota.

Since 1927, the Ringling Estate has drawn crowds from across the world. The rich history of the Circus and its ties to Sarasota is a great way for teams and groups to have either lighthearted fun or to engage in more intensive team building. The Ringling Estate provides the perfect backdrop for off-site meetings, group conferences and incentive groups.

Event Timeline:

2 hours to ½ day events

Sample Agenda:

Briefing:

Maps and rules of the Adventure are reviewed

Adventure in Action:

The group heads out on foot to locate clue destinations. Once a clue is uncovered, the group will solve the riddle and learn the way to the next clue location. The objective is to solve the Ringling Circus Mystery.

Celebration & Awards:

The group navigates to the finish area and shares their knowledge. Which team(s) have solved the mystery? Celebration and Awards conclude the event as participants reminisce the experience of their adventures!