Plan ahead and skip the traffic with a shuttle ride straight to the tent. Thanks to a strong partnership withBay Area Rural Transit, we are proud to provide free shuttle service to every show & event at the Big Top tent with timed departures located across Ashland, Washburn, and Bayfield. This resource is made possible by the generous sponsorship support from businesses and organizations throughout the local area. What to get off the hill asap after a show? The shuttle is the way to go. Pickup locations, shuttle schedules, reservation instructions, and further information can be viewed below. To reserve your spot for Ashland, Washburn, or Cornucopia, call the Big Top Box Office at 715-373-5552. Shuttles operate for Big Top shows and events June through September.
SPONSORS
Thank you to the generous sponsors who make this free transportation service possible!
Bay Area Rural Transit, The FishShed, Bad River Lodge & Casino, DeepWater Grille, Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce, Cobblestone Inn & Suites, Super 8 -Ashland.
ASHLAND & WASHBURN & SOUTH SHORE
NOTE: Pick-up times are approximate. On bigger show dates, busses make several trips and may run later than scheduled.
Reservations are required for the Ashland & Washburn shuttle route and spaces are available on a first come/first served basis, so book early! To make a reservation please call the Big Top Box Office at (715) 373-5552 and provide your name, number of riders, the pickup location, and a phone number. Please make us aware of any riders who require accessibility assistance. Reservations can only be made during our office hours, M-Th 9am-4pm. Reservations cannot be made after 2:00pm on the Thursday preseeding the event. Calls made outside this time frame or during the weekend calls cannot be guaranteed. To preserve valuable parking, unless you are an active customer with the sponsoring business that evening, we kindly ask Ashland riders to park at the Bay Area Civic Center. Shuttles depart the venue immediately after the performance. Big Top Chautauqua and Bay Area Rural Transit are not responsible for patrons who miss the shuttle.
ASHLAND AREA STOPS (Pick-up times are approximate.)
Bad River Lodge & Casino @ 5:25 pm (Matinee - 12:10 pm) Best Western The Hotel Chequamegon @ 5:45pm (Matinee - 12:30 pm) Bay Area Civic Center @ 5:47pm (Matinee - 12:33 pm) South Shore Brewery/Deep Water Grille (McArthur & Main St.) @ 5:50pm (Matinee - 12:36 pm) Super 8 by Wyndham Ashland @ 5:55pm (Matinee - 12:39 pm) Quality Inn Ashland @ 6:00pm (Matinee - 12:45 pm)
WASHBURN AREA STOPS (Pick-up times are approximate.)
Thompson's West End Park @ 6:10pm (Matinee - 12:55 pm) The Washburn Inn @ 6:15pm (Matinee - 12:59 pm) Memorial Park Campground @ 6:17pm (Matinee - 1:00 pm)
SOUTH SHORE AREA STOPS (Pick-up times are approximate.)
The Fishshed @ 6:30 pm (Matinee - 1:00 pm)
BAYFIELD ROUTE
Continuous! No Reservations Needed!
NOTE: Pick-up times are approximate. On bigger show dates, busses make several trips and may run later than scheduled.
If a shuttle reaches capacity, drivers will drop off passengers at the tent and return to the route until all patrons have been picked up. Shuttles depart the venue immediately after the performance. Big Top Chautauqua and Bay Area Rural Transit are not responsible for patrons who miss the shuttle.
BAYFIELD SHUTTLE STOPS (Pick-up times are approximate.)
Lake Superior Lodge @ 5:55pm (Matinee - 12:45 pm) Legendary Waters Resort & Casino @ 6:05pm (Matinee - 12:55 pm) Dalrymple Campground @ 6:15pm (Matinee - 1:10 pm) Madeline Island Information Station @ 6:20pm (Matinee - 1:13 pm) Greunke’s Restaurant @ 6:25pm (Matinee - 1:15 pm) Seagull Bay Motel @ 6:30pm (Matinee - 1:16 pm) Apostle Islands Campground @ 6:35pm (Matinee - 1:18 pm) Big Top Box Office & The Backstage Event Center @ 6:40pm (Matinee - 1:22 pm) Port Superior Marina @ 6:45pm (Matinee - 1:26 pm)
MADELINE ISLAND FERRY
The shuttle stop for the Madeline Island Ferry landing will be in front of the Madeline Island Information building, located across the street from the ferry landing dock on the corner of N Front St and Washington Ave.
If you are staying on Madeline Island, please be aware of the ferry schedule. In some cases, you may have to leave the show early to board the shuttle and catch your ferry on time. Big Top Chautauqua & Bay Area Rural Transit are not responsible for patrons that miss the ferry. Please be aware some shows may not coordinate with the Ferry schedule. You can find more information and ferry schedules by visiting www.madferry.com or by calling the Madeline Island Ferry at (715) 747-2051.
