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  • OUR VENUES
    • The Big Top
    • The Backstage
    • StageNorth
  • Lake Effect Music Fest
    • Buy Passes
    • Line-up
    • Camping
    • Festival Map
    • General
  • Plan Your Visit
    • Box Office & Ticketing
    • Seating Charts
    • Getting Here
    • Shuttle Service
    • Accessibility
    • Food & Drink
  • Learn & Engage
    • Bluegrass Camp
    • School Shows
  • Support Us
    • Donate
    • Levels of Giving >
      • Blue Canvas Club
      • Keepers
      • Heritage Society
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GETTING HERE

Big Top

Chautauqua

Venue Grounds

32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI 54814

DIRECTIONS FROM BAYFIELD

Follow highway 13 south about 3 miles to Ski Hill Road then turn right (watch for the blue “Big Top Chautauqua” sign). We are located at the end of Ski Hill Road at the base of the Mt Ashwabay Ski Hill.

DIRECTIONS FROM ASHLAND

​​Turn Right at the intersection of US Highway 2 and Highway 13, west of Ashland. Follow Highway 13 for 8 miles past Washburn to Ski Hill Road then turn left (watch for the blue “Big Top Chautauqua” sign). We are located at the very top of Ski Hill Road at the base of the Mt. Ashwabay Ski Hill.

WHEN TO ARRIVE

Venue ground open for shows 2 hours prior to the event start time. Parking control will guide you to a parking space after entering the grounds. For larger shows we recommend arriving early to avoid heavy traffic and to ensure you have plenty of time to get to your seats. Vehicles are expected to exit venue grounds following the end of the show and overnight parking is not permitted. Please be aware that our parking area is located on gravel terrain and during larger events patrons may be directed to park in areas that are uphill. 

FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE

Skip the traffic and leave the driving to us! With multiple locations offered throughout Ashland, Washburn, and Bayfield our free accessible shuttle service is a perfect way to get to and from the tent. Click here for the full details. 

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BIG TOP BOX OFFICE & THE BACKSTAGE
84810 State Hwy 13, Bayfield, WI 54814
​1.888.244.8368  | 715.373.5552
BIG TOP CHAUTAUQUA TENT
32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI 54814
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1.888.BIG.TENT  | 715.373.5552
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