Native American
​Community Connections

Northern Wisconsin is home to a rich cultural heritage. We honor that heritage in featured performances and events throughout the summer. (Check back for 2023 schedule.)​
WIGWAM BUILDING WITH MICHAEL "LAUGHING FOX" CHARETTE
JUNE 9, 12 & 13 | 11:00AM - 2:00PM
FREE ADMISSION EVENT
Join Michael Charette & Friends up at Big Top to experience the construction of a traditional Ojibwe longhouse or "Wigwam." All are welcome to build, observe, and learn! 
WIGWAM TALKS WITH MICHAEL "LAUGHING FOX" CHARETTE
FREE ADMISSION EVENT
Join Michael Charette at the Wigwam where he talks about the installation, plays some tunes on the Native American Flute, and tells some Ojibwe Stories.   
JUNE 25
JUNE 26
JULY 15
AUGUST 14
SEPTEMBER 10
12:00 - 1:00PM & 2:00 - 3:00PM
12:00 - 1:00PM & 2:00 - 3:00PM
3:00 - 4:00PM
12:00 - 1:00PM & 2:00 - 3:00PM
12:00 - 1:00PM, 2:00 - 3:00PM, 6:00-7:00PM, plus intermission during Old Last Night
FEATURED PERFORMANCES
Big Top isn’t just about big-name artists. We’re a non-profit organization with a mission to present cultural activities that are both entertaining and educational. Please note while most of our N.A.C.C events are free, those with an asterisk (*) require a ticket to the evening performance.
JUNE 17
JUNE 24
JUNE 25
JUNE 25
SEPTEMBER 10
SEPTEMBER 10
SEPTEMBER 16
BLESSING OF THE TENT WITH GERALDEPERRY & FRANK MONTANO *  7:30PM
ANISHINAABE DIBAAJIMOWIN: AN OJIBWE STORY*  7:30PM
ANISHINAABE DIBAAJIMOWIN: AN OJIBWE STORY FREE FAMILY MATINEE 1:00PM
ANISHINAABE DIBAAJIMOWIN: AN OJIBWE STORY*  7:30PM​
LIL' MIKE & FUNNY BONE FREE FAMILY MATINEE 1:00PM AT BIG TOP CHAUTAUQUA
LIL' MIKE & FUNNY BONE FREE FAMILY MATINEE 4:00PM AT MEMORIAL PARK BANDSHELL IN ASHLAND
ANISHINAABE DIBAAJIMOWIN: AN OJIBWE STORY*  7:00PM​
This engagement is supported by the Arts Midwest GIG Fund, a program of Arts Midwest that is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional contributions from the Wisconsin Arts Board.