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  • Tickets
    • Calendar
    • 2021 Season Update
    • BCO+ Pass
    • Online Ticket Ordering Help
  • About
    • COVID-19 Safety Guidelines
    • Jobs and Internships
    • Contact Us >
      • Contact Us
      • Eblast Sign-up
    • Venue Info >
      • Plan Your Visit
      • Free Shuttle
      • Seating Chart
      • Ashwabay Bar & Grill
      • Group Tours
      • Future Planning
      • News Blog
    • Blue Canvas Orchestra >
      • Meet the BCO
      • VIRTUAL CHOIR
    • NEW SHOW "Earth"
  • Support
    • Gala
    • #GivingTuesday
    • Donate Now
    • Blue Canvas Club
    • Heritage Society
    • The KEEPERS
    • Show Sponsorship
    • Advertising Opportunities
    • Volunteer
    • Supporting Businesses
  • Gift Shop
    • Gift Cards and Passes
    • CDs, DVDs, & Books
    • Apparel
    • Souvenirs
    • SALE!
    • Frequent Questions
  • Tiny Tent Show
  • Tent Show Radio

Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua Media Resources

For more information please contact us: marketing@bigtop.org or 715-373-0788

Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua
​Mission Statement

Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua provides entertaining and educational cultural activities with an emphasis on performances that celebrate history and the environment.
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25th Anniversary History of Big Top - 2011

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About Big Top in "x" number of words

15 words:
"Culture Under Canvas" ~ Over 60 concerts every summer in an intimate all-canvas tent. Bayfield, WI.

20 words:
"Culture Under Canvas" ~ Presenting 60+ concerts every summer in an intimate all-canvas tent. Food, bar, gifts, free shuttle. Bayfield, WI.

25 words:
"Culture Under Canvas" ~ Presenting over 60 concerts June through September in a 900 seat all-canvas tent. Food, bar, gifts, free shuttle. Located in Bayfield, WI.

30 words (with location):
"Culture Under Canvas" ~ Presenting 60+ concerts June through September in an intimate 900 seat all-canvas tent. Featuring international headliners, regional talent, and original productions. Food, bar, gifts. Bayfield, WI.

30 words (no location):
"Culture Under Canvas" ~ Presenting over 60 concerts June through September in an intimate 900 seat all-canvas tent. Featuring international headliners, regional talent, and original productions. Food, bar, gifts, free shuttle.

35 words:
"Culture Under Canvas" ~ Presenting 60+ concerts and shows June through September in an intimate 900 seat all-canvas tent. Featuring international headliners, regional talent, and original productions. Food, bar, gifts, free shuttle. Located in Bayfield, WI.

50 words:
"Culture Under Canvas" ~ Presenting over 60 concerts and shows June through September in an intimate 900 seat all-canvas tent. Featuring international headliners, regional talent, and original productions. Home of "Tent Show Radio" aired on numerous public radio stations. Food, bar, gifts, free area shuttle. Located 3 miles South of Bayfield, WI.

60 words:
Celebrating over 30 years of "Culture Under Canvas" Presenting over 60 concerts, shows and events June through September in an intimate 900 seat all-canvas tent. Featuring international headliners, regional talent, and original productions. Home of "Tent Show Radio" aired on public radio stations around the country. On-site food, bar, gifts. Free area shuttle. Located 3 miles South of Bayfield, WI.

100 words:
Celebrating over 30 years of “Culture Under Canvas,” Big Top presents over 60 concerts, shows, workshops and events June through September in an intimate 900 seat all-canvas tent. Our lineup features international headliners, regional talent, and original productions. Located 3 miles South of Bayfield, Wisconsin we offer on-site food, bar, and gifts. Big Top produces “Tent Show Radio” heard on listener-supported stations around the country. Hosted by Michael Perry, and featuring the best of Big Top, shows are also available for streaming at www.tentshowradio.org.
More information about Big Top can be found at www.bigtop.org or by calling 888-BIG-TENT or 715-373-5552.

150 words:
Celebrating over 30 years of “Culture Under Canvas,” Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua is a non-profit arts organization with a mission to provide entertaining and educational activities with an emphasis on performances that celebrate history and the environment.
Big Top presents over 60 concerts, shows, workshops and events June through September in an intimate 900 seat all-canvas tent, including international headliners, regional talent, and original productions. Our unique summer venue is located 3 miles South of Bayfield, Wisconsin and offers on-site food, bar, and gifts. A free area shuttle serves the communities of Bayfield, Washburn, and Ashland.
Big Top also produces “Tent Show Radio” heard on listener-supported stations around the country. Hosted by Michael Perry,  and featuring the best of Big Top, "Tent Show Radio" is also available for streaming at www.tentshowradio.org.
More information about Big Top Chautauqua can be found online at www.bigtop.org or by calling 888-BIG-TENT or 715-373-5552.

Assorted Big Top Logos

Big TOp Logo
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Tent Show Radio Logo
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KEEPERS Logo
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Big Top Opry & Big Top Opry 2 Logos
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Big TAP ChautauquaFest Logo
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Big Top logo colors

Dark Blue
Web #0D57A4
C96 M73 Y2 K0

Light Blue
Web #5B9FD6
C62 M26 Y0 K0
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Canvas Relic
Web #84928D
C51 M34 Y42 K3
Flag Red
Web #E53F2F
C0 M91 Y85 K0

Flag Green
Web #00A890
C79 M9 Y54 K0

Flag Yellow
Web #FCB716
C0 M31 Y100 K0
Family Series Green
Web #34835B
C80 M27 Y77 K11

Big TAP Gold
Web #F1B81C
C5 M28 Y100 K0

Big TAP Green
Web #8DC53F
C50 M0 Y100 K0
KEEPERS Blue
Web #4C697E
C75 M53 Y36 K12

​KEEPERS Ecru
Web #CFD1C2
C19 M12 Y23 K0

Big Top Chautauqua Seating

SEATING OPTIONS
  • Reserved Seating: padded church pews, vintage theatre seats, and bleachers
  • Box Seating: in the back of the tent on a raised deck; great view, excellent sound.
  • Reserved Lawn Seating*: opens up when tent is filled; great viewing; rain or shine!
  • General Admission Grounds Pass*: bring your own lawn chair or blanket; allows no access inside the tent; rain or shine!
  • *Notes about Grounds Passes: At least one side of the tent walls will remain raised for lawn viewing. However, on a rare night of especially bad weather, all walls may need to be closed. No refunds will be given.
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating: please specify when ordering tickets; for handicapped parking and on-site transportation assistance, notify gate attendant
Click HERE to view a printable PDF file.
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Big Top Chautauqua Seating Chart - Click to view a printable PDF file.
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Site Map
Main Box Office:
101 W Bayfield St
PO Box 455
Washburn, WI 54891

Tent Venue:
32525 Ski Hill Rd
3 miles South of Bayfield at
​Mt Ashwabay Ski & Recreation Area
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715-373-5552     888-BIG-TENT     info@bigtop.org