Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua: Concert Venue

32535 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI 54814, USA

Address:	32535 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI 54814, USA
Phone:	+1 715-373-5552
Site:	bigtop.org
Rating:	4.6

Location

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Reviews 18

Robert Alberti

Miserable. We were seated behind the sound equipment and literally could not see the stage. When I raised my camera to take this picture, some busybody hurried over to tell me "professional" cameras were not allowed. When my wife tried to later video part of a song on her phone, someone likewise harassed her, no videos allowed. Maybe these busybodies could have better been put to work patching the leaks that had water dripping on everyone throughout the concert. It was freezing cold and pouring rain. We ended up abandoning the seats wed paid for (which were anyhow terribly uncomfortable micro-theater seats of some sort) and setting up two plastic lawn chairs right by the edge of the tent. This ensured we were rained on from the outside AND dripped on from the inside all night long. But at least we put our cameras away and didnt violate the precious IP rights of the venue by taking any hi-quality photographs of the dripping, miserable interior. If youre not going to allow cameras, and outside food or drink, then post that on the website, and maybe even put up some signs. Patch that leaky, dripping tent before someone gets electrocuted. Dont sell seats whose sightlines are completely blocked by your sound equipment. Treat your customers with a bit of respect. Stop being so freaking paranoid about people taking pictures. Its the 21st century for goodness sake, everything is being recorded. You just annoy paying customers. We wont be back to this miserable venue.

Clay Zogata

Fun Venue! Good food (BBQ Pork, Burgers, etc.) , good drink selection (domestic & craft beer, liquor). Music tent had plenty of seating, but plan on standing if you are in the front sections. Mid section had a great view and sound was better than up front. Venue has a designated smoking area...no smoking in music tent. Not sure if this was meant to be a family venue, but Id recommend not bringing kids.

Jim Brown

Always, always a great night spent. The talent is awesome, the venue is intimate, the people are the best, the area is spectacular. What more could one ask for? Well worth the 7 hour drive from the southeast corner of the state. Id retire up there and work every performance if it werent for the snow in winter. Summers are gorgeous!

Gerald Bruno

Great experience for all ages. The tent is a fun for most people. (It does leak slightly...thats not always easy to understand after paying for a big name artist.) Rest rooms are horrible. Maybe they do need the new facility they are trying to build.

Hal Watkins

I am a volunteer at the BTC. Its fun, doesnt take much time and I get to see the show for free! Im always glad to see our guests enjoying the shows. Our local shows are wonderful as well. Food and beverage are available on site.

Brian Numainville

Interesting venue to see national artists. We saw Ricky Skaggs and thoroughly enjoyed the excellent sound quality and tent atmosphere. Easy to get in and out too.

Ben Johnson

Outside food and drink was not allowed, even in the parking lot. Otherwise, its a great setup!

pamela zbesko

Love this venue! Terrific sound system. Warm intimate performances. Very special place.

Dayle Quigley

Ive been going here for years. They is nothing like it. Not a bad seat in the house.

Chris Susnik

Wonderful venue, wonderful setting. Cant complain about the 5 hour concert either

A Private User

You would not want to miss this! Great shows in the big blue tent!

Dale Houston

Beautiful country. Nice local folks. Great music!