Event with clowns
I believe the answer is:
rodeo
'event with clowns' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for rodeo that I've seen before include "Mounted exhibition" , "Cowboy show" , "Originally, a round up of cattle" , "display of cowboy skill" , "Horse sporting event for cowboys" .)