Sat · Sept 16 · 2017
at Big Top Chautauqua & Mt. Ashwabay

1-3pm Cuisine sampling
1-5pm Beverage tastings

$45 Includes food & drink samples
$25 Includes food samples only

Samples from more than 30 breweries,
wineries, and distilleries in the Big Tent

Local cuisine from over 15 area restaurants,
producers, and caterers atop Mt. Ashwabay

Live music • Hay wagon rides
Hammerschlagen • 50/50 Raffle

Ages 21+ only
Free shuttle serving Ashland, Washburn, and Bayfield

Free Shuttle Service

Bayfield
Free, round-trip shuttle service from Bayfield to the tent courtesy of the Seagull Bay Motel in Bayfield.
​No reservations needed for this route.
Drop Off & Pickup Points Pick-up times are approximate – returns begin following the event
Madeline island
Bayfield Shuttle picks up and returns riders at the landing. If you are staying on Madeline Island and using the shuttle, please be aware of the ferry schedule. For ferry schedule and information visit www.madferry.com or call 715-747-2051.
  • Ferries leave on time and do not make extra trips for passengers who miss the last boat. The Madeline Island Ferry Line, Bay Area Rural Transit, and Big Top are not responsible for shuttle riders that miss the last boat to Madeline Island.
Legendary Waters Resort & Casino
​Legendary Waters Resort & Casino provides round-trip shuttle service for registered guests. Call 715-779-3712 for reservations.
Ashland and Washburn
​RESERVED SEATING ONLY. Reservations are offered on a first come/first served basis. We cannot guarantee transport for unreserved riders. Call 715-373-5552 for reservations by 1:00 pm Friday, September 15.

When calling please provide: Your name, Number of riders, Pickup location, Call back number

This free service is sponsored by the businesses also serving as pickup points. To preserve valuable parking, unless you are an active customer with the sponsoring business that evening, Ashland riders: please park at the Civic Center, Washburn riders: please park at the Big Top Chautauqua office.

Drop Off & Pickup Points Pick-up times are approximate – returns begin following the event
Hosted by Big Top Chautauqua and Mt. Ashwabay Ski and Recreation Area, Big TAP features brews under the big tent, local cuisine on the "Fatty 5k" trek, a commemorative tasting mug, live music, wagon rides, hammerschlagen and much fun. Spend an autumn afternoon enjoying unlimited samples of local, regional and craft brews from more than 30 breweries, wineries and distilleries.

Take a break for the "Fatty 5k" gourmet tasting adventure featuring area restaurants, producers and caterers. Participants can hike or take a leisurely wagon ride, winding up and around Nordic and alpine ski trails, before crossing the ridge of Mt. Ashwabay. The vista offers outstanding views of Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands. This wildly popular event benefits Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua and the Mt. Ashwabay Ski and Recreation Area.

The 2017 'Fest takes place Saturday, September 16, from 1-5pm. The "Fatty 5k" runs from 1-3pm. Stay tuned to learn more about participating food and beverage establishments, and live music performers.
A benefit event for:
Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua
and
Mt. Ashwabay Ski & Recreation Area
Enjoy live music from Big Wave Dave and the Ripples (above) and Hoff Stevens (below).

Big TAP ChautauquaFest 2017 is just around the corner,
​​and we're looking forward to a great afternoon. 

The "Fatty 5K" around Mt. Ashwabay Ski and Recreation Area is always a buffet of pleasures! Here are some of the participating local cuisines we're looking forward to sampling: 
Check out some of the brews, wines, and spirits we'll have under the tent for sampling: 

Big TAP ChautauquaFest 2017 is sponsored by: