Summary: Flynn Creek Circus returns to Calistoga for the first time since 2019, bringing its no-net, family-run performances back to a community and fairgrounds emerging from pandemic and institutional hiatus. The visit marks both an evolution for the circus — with new acts, sustainable practices and a second-generation performer stepping forward — and a milestone in Calistoga’s effort to restore the 70-acre fairgrounds as a vital civic space. Together, the tent’s return and the grounds’ revival reflect themes of resilience, risk and renewal.…