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  • Concerts & Events
    • Tickets
    • Calendar
    • Ticketing Information >
      • Policies & FAQ's
      • Seating Chart
      • Group Sales
    • COVID-19 Safety Guidelines
    • Family & Youth >
      • School Shows
  • About
    • Jobs and Internships
    • Contact Us >
      • Contact Us
      • EMail Sign Up
    • Plan Your Visit >
      • Locations & Directions
      • Shuttle
      • Planning Your Trip
  • Support
    • Volunteer
    • Donate Now
    • Levels of Giving >
      • Blue Canvas Club
      • KEEPERS
      • Heritage Society
    • Show Sponsorship
  • Tiny Tent Show
  • Tent Show Radio
  • Gift Shop
    • Gift Cards and Passes
    • CDs, DVDs, & Books
    • Apparel
    • Souvenirs
    • SALE!
Venue Dining
Ashwabay Grill & T-Bar
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​Big Top’s food and beverage concessions are owned and operated by our non-profit partner Mt. Ashwabay. Proceeds benefit the Ashwabay Outdoor Educational Foundation. This unique community organization operates the Mt. Ashwabay Ski & Recreation Area, established in 1948.
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​CATERING & SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS
​Bringing a group up to the Big Top? Sponsoring a show? Schedule a picnic under the Little Top, on the deck, or in the Spirit Cottage before the show. Ashwabay is pleased to offer a variety of snacks, appetizers, and picnic entrees, as well as the staff to serve them while you relax.

We love hosting groups at the Big Top, and whether you’ve got a tour bus, or just want to bring a half a dozen from your office to unwind at the end of the day, we’re here to help make your night at the Big Top the best it can be. We are happy to provide any of our regular items, but we also offer some special options for groups who wish to pre-order.

Download the Ashwabay Grill 2021 Summer Menu HERE 

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Ashwabay Outdoor Educational Foundation
www.mtashwabay.org  | 32525 Ski Hill Rd PO Box 1401 Bayfield, WI 54814 | (715)779-3227​

Food & Beverage Policies
  • No carry-ins or tailgating: Outside food or beverage on the grounds or the parking lots is strictly prohibited. Thank you for your respect.
  • Ashwabay works to prevent underage drinking. Please expect to show identification for all purchases of alcoholic beverages. During large or particularly busy shows, you may be asked to wear a wristband to improve the speed of our service.
  • Please note that all pricing is subject to change without notice, and all products are subject to availability, as many are season-dependent. Please contact Mt Ashwabay with any questions.

Parking 

Parking is available on site free of charge.  Our parking lot opens for events two hours prior to show time. Our Volunteers will help guide you to a parking space after entering the grounds. For bigger headliner and touring shows, we recommend arriving early to avoid traffic and ensure you have plenty of time to get through the ticket gate. 

Overnight parking is not permitted. The venue grounds will be closed following the end of each show. 

Merchandise Tent
Our merchandise is located between concessions and the tent. Artist merchandise is available for sale during every show along with venue merchandise. The merchandise tent opens two hours prior to show time and will remain open until the end of each show. 

Food & Beverage Policies
  • No carry-ins or tailgating: Outside food or beverage on the grounds or the parking lots is strictly prohibited. Thank you for your respect.
  • Ashwabay works to prevent underage drinking. Please expect to show identification for all purchases of alcoholic beverages. During large or particularly busy shows, you may be asked to wear a wristband to improve the speed of our service.
  • Please note that all pricing is subject to change without notice, and all products are subject to availability, as many are season-dependent. Please contact Mt Ashwabay with any questions.

Area Accommodations
Bayfield Inn​
20 Rittenhouse Ave, Bayfield, WI
715-779-3363

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Gruenke's First Street Inn​
​17 Rittenhouse Avenue, Bayfield, WI
715-779-5480
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Seagull Bay Motel​
325 South 7th St, Bayfield, WI
715-779-5558
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Superior Rentals​
83650 State Hwy 13, Bayfield, WI 
715-779-5123
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AmericInn Waterpark & Conference Center
​3009 Lake Shore Dr E, Ashland, WI
1-800-634-3444
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Ashland Super 8​
​1610 Lake Shore Dr W, Ashland, WI
715-682-9377
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Quality Inn of Ashland​
30600 US Hwy 2, Ashland, WI
715-682-5235
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Best Western Hotel Chequamegon​
101 Lake Shore Drive W, Ashland, WI
715-682-9095

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Legendary Waters Resort and Casino
37600 Onigamiing Drive, Red Cliff, WI
1-800-226-8478
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Woodside Cottages
84790 State Hwy 13, Bayfield, WI
715-779-5600
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Lake Superior Lodge
225 E Lynde Avenue, Bayfield WI
612-564-5271
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Pinehurst Inn Bed & Breakfast
83645 State Hwy 13, Bayfield, WI
715-779-3676
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Washburn Inn​
128 Harbor View Drive Washburn, WI
715-373-5671​

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Blue Wave Inn
​2521 Lake Shore Dr W, Ashland, WI
715-682-3590
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Cobblestone Inn & Suites
​​818 Main St W, Ashland, WI
715-682-5066
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Bad River Lodge & Casino
​​73370 U.S. Highway 2 Odanah, WI
 1-800-795-7121
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Things to do in Bayfield while you wait for the show!

True North Sailing Charters
232 S 1st Street, Bayfield, WI
​715-682-9095
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Whitecap Kayak
31375 Wannebo Road, Washburn, WI
715-513-6196
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Year-Round Box Office & Gift Shop
84810 State Hwy 13, Bayfield, WI 54814
​1-888-BIG-TENT


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