Season Program | Big Top Chautauqua 2017 | Page 11

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Salute to our 2017 Season Sponsor
Media Sponsor
Operational and Program Grant Support Provided by :
CHEQUAMEGON BAY AREA
Supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts .
MAHADH Fund of HRK Foundation
Supported by the Arts Midwest Touring Fund , a program of Arts Midwest that is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts , with additional contributions from the Wisconsin Arts Board and the Crane Group .
All sponsors current as of May 15 , 2017
Dedicated Big Top volunteers run a raffle each summer on the Chautauqua grounds , a tradition started long ago by the support group " The Keepers of the Magic ." Raffle tickets are sold all summer , with winners drawn as part of the Old Last Night celebration on September 9 .
Prize packages include :
• " Dine Around " collection featuring gift certificates from some of the area ' s excellent restaurants
• Set of four tickets to a Packers game at Lambeau Field ( always one of the most popular packages )
• Big Top package featuring gift certificates and merchandise

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• Special package of Leinenkugel ' s merchandise compliments of the Wisconsin brewer as they celebrate their 150 th Anniversary
Other special raffles occur periodically , including performer merchandise and a 50 / 50 cash raffle . All proceeds support Big Top operations with nearly $ 12,000 of support raised each year . Thanks to all of the contributors who supply goods and services for the raffle packages !
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In conjunction with our Michael Franti ( July 7 ) and Indigo Girls ( August 26 ) concerts , Big Top Chautauqua is hosting two food drives to benefit area food pantries . We will be accepting nonperishable items and cash donations to aid families in need . Please bring your contribution to these concerts . Thank You !
Visit the Big Top Gift Shop Located next to the big tent , our Gift Shop tent is open for every Big Top show , and features apparel , CDs , and other souvenirs . Selections include items from visiting artists , members of the Blue Canvas Orchestra , and Big Top Chautauqua . Browse our online selections at bigtop . org / shop or visit our Box Office in downtown Washburn .
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