The Minot Shrine Club Circus Board announces the Northwest Shrine Circus will be held at the State Fair Center in Minot in May.

This will be the first circus in Minot after a two-year break.

Performance dates and times are:

–Thursday, May 5, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.

–Friday, May 6, 10 a.m., 4 and 7:30 p.m.

–Saturday, May 7, 2 and 6 p.m.

The Shrine Club Circus Board credited local businesses for providing the support to bring the circus to Minot over the years.

“Their sponsorship is tantamount to us being able to not only put on the Northwest Shrine Circus but to also continue our support of the Shriners Hospitals for Children and the services they are able to provide for children in need. We look forward to renewing our relationships with our sponsors over the coming months in order to produce this welcome family-friendly even,” according to information from the group

The Northwest Shrine Circus has been a recurring event for Minot and the surrounding area for 66 years.

“Having the opportunity to bring it back after taking a two-year break brings joy and renewed energy to our Shrine Club members,” according to the announcement.

For more information visit the Minot Shrine Club website at minotshriners.com.