The tent offers a huge variety of artists, but our favorite remains the locals and their stories in song of the Lake Superior legends. I play their cd all winter just to keep me connected to a favorite place to go. So wish I had not missed Joan Baez!!! The entire operation is an anomaly in that locals have worked... More

Great, funky concert venue, good picnic fare prior to the concerts, intimate venue for music and what a great area of the state!

We enjoyed the Ladies of the Canyon at the Chautauqua while in Bayfield in August. We would highly recommend to anyone in the area when they appear!

If you come to northern WI it's a must see. The talent is incredible. And if it's a house show, make sure you see it. Middle seating is church pews. And don't be affraid to sit on the sides, those seats are great. A wonderful asset to the Chequamegon Bay Area.

Check the website for next year! I can't belief the talent that comes here! Not to be missed when visiting the Bayfield area.

I grew up in Bayfield, and I remember when the Big Top was a community gathering place. I am happy for their success, but the only way my folks can afford to see a show is to volunteer for it! Maybe that's a good strategy to get free labor, but pricing yourself out of the entertainment budget of most local... More

All three generations of us enjoyed every minute of this entertaining and historic presentation. We would go again.

I try to get to Big Top every summer... especially when Nanci Griffith is playing! This place is the BEST on a beautiful summer night, with a tap beer, and a great band!

We go to one or two shows at the Big Top Chautauqua every summer. We like to get there early so we can enjoy the scenery, look over the gift selections, pick out a table to eat at, and meet/chat with friends, We eat there too, just because it's part of the deal. Pulled pork sandwiches are great but best... More