Circus Street Entertainment Launches in Okoboji

Spencer, Iowa Oct 8, 2025 (Issuewire.com) Circus Street Entertainment proudly announces the launch of Circus Street, a groundbreaking live entertainment venue and pop-up event series bringing world-class stand-up comedy at its heart, along with live music and storytelling to the Iowa Great Lakes. Kicking off Saturday, November 8th, 2025, with Family Night, headlined by one of the most sought-after clean comedians working today, Michael Palascak, the launch marks the beginning of a cultural revivalone that dares to bridge the gap between Hollywood and small-town America and ignite a new era of live performance in the Midwest.

Founded by filmmaker and producer Zach Koepp, Circus Street Entertainment is the culmination of a lifelong dreamto share the culture, creativity, and connection of the entertainment world with the community that raised him. Built on the relationships Koepp has cultivated throughout his career in film, television, and comedy, the venture unites nationally touring comedians, musicians, and performers under one roof, offering Midwest audiences access to elite-level artistry without ever leaving Okoboji.

Growing up here, I craved comedy and anything that showcased the arts at an elite level, said Koepp. But I had to drive hours just to catch a show. Circus Street is about changing that for the next kid who dreams of this worldabout giving them the chance to feel that same spark right here at home.

Unlike traditional clubs, Circus Street operates as a pop-up calendara reverse-engineered circuit built around the tours of major national acts. By catching artists as they move across the Midwest, Koepp transforms Okoboji into a must-stop destination for world-class entertainment. Circus Street exists to remind people what live connection feels like. Each show becomes a shared moment in timea gathering of locals, laughter, and something rare: the return of live culture to small-town America.

Entertainment thrives when its built around great artists, Koepp added. The fact that some of the best in the business are making Okoboji part of their tours speaks to the magic of what were building. Were proud of our venueand even prouder that its helping spark a movement.

For a region best known for its lakes and summer tourism, Circus Street represents something deeper: a cultural anchor and living proof that great art just needs a stage, a spotlight, and an audience hungry to feel something real.

Circus Street is about bringing the lights back on, said Koepp. Its about community, creativity, and giving the Midwest a place to laugh, connect, and feel alive again.