Airing continuously since 1994, Tent Show Radio is hosted by farmer, humorist, best-selling author, volunteer firefighter, emergency responder, and all-around-great-guy, Michael Perry. It features regional and national acts like Arlo Guthrie, Punch Brothers, and Brandi Carlile, with regular contributions by the Big Top's Blue Canvas Orchestra, a 9-piece vocal and instrumental ensemble consisting of band leaders Ed Willett and Bruce Bowers, Jack Gunderson, Bruce Burnside, Phillip Anich, Tom Mitchell, Cheryl Leah, Cal Aultman and Andy Dee.
In 2016, Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua will celebrate its 30th anniversary under the big blue canvas tent on the south shore of Lake Superior near Bayfield, Wisconsin.