A culture of music, history and fun!

Live music? Theatrical productions? Wandering through museums or art galleries? What's your idea of a good time? You'll find it in Bayfield. And Bayfield has a way of adding to each experience in its own special way.

Take Big Top Chautauqua, for instance. Not only does this unique venue attract acclaimed international and regional musicians and productions, Big Top Chautauqua allows you to experience these performances in an intimate, fresh-air setting under a distinctive blue and white canvas tent. For many visitors, it's a true highlight of their trip!

Community theater productions often stage original plays and musicals that bring Bayfield's history alive in ways you'll never forget. And our bounty of museums offer fascinating exhibits that help detail the lifestyles and legacies of the fur traders, commercial fishermen, Ojibwe Indians and other native peoples who once called Bayfield home. You can also find the rich history and natural beauty of Bayfield reflected in the paintings and artwork on display in Bayfield's inviting art galleries.

Feeling lucky? Isle Vista Casino is just a short drive away, offering slot machines as well as table games.

Kids will also find plenty of ways to stay entertained at the huge public playground, recreation center with Olympic-sized indoor pool and more.

Art, entertainment and fun are just part of life in Bayfield. We think you'll find it's an unbeatable combination.