Founded in 1929 by then YMCA Director Roy Coble, a former Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey performer, the Great All-American Youth Circus (aka Great Y Circus) is a unique tradition in Redlands, California. Billed as the oldest community circus in the world and one of only a handful of programs like it in the United States, the Great Y Circus started small and has grown to include over 300 participants of all ages who learn circus skills in classes held at the YMCA from September through April. Small performances are given throughout the year before a variety of audiences, but our end-of-season show, held in Coble Gym at the Redlands YMCA during the first three weekends in May each year, is our crowning glory. This year's shows are scheduled as follows: