As well as some startling performances from magicians, dancers and gymnasts, youngsters could also take part in workshops to learn their own magic and circus tricks.
The town was filled with colour from an array of characters including the flower pot men and two cavemen in a Flintstone's style car.
Check out these 11 fantastic photographs from the third day of the festival.
7. Spinning plates
A little girl practices spinning plates. | Lucinda Herbert Photo: Lucinda Herbert
8. Flower pot men
The two flower pot men certainly caught the eye. | Lucinda Herbert Photo: Lucinda Herbert
9. Face of concentration
This little girl concentrates on keeping her plate spinning. | Lucinda Herbert Photo: Lucinda Herbert
10. Travel back in time
Two cavemen in their Flinstone's style car. | Lucinda Herbert Photo: Lucinda Herbert
11. Flower power
Two youngsters enjoy a cuddle from the flower pot men. | Lucinda Herbert Photo: Lucinda Herbert
12. Strike a pose
Two people pose for the camera at the second day of the Festival of Circus and Magic . | Lucinda Herbert Photo: Lucinda Herbert