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Upcoming Events:

GWHS
Basketball Raffle

The winner will be announced on May 17th!

Brews &
Bands

May 17, 2025
Open Door Cafe

Chautauqua
Festival

June 20-28, 2025

Elizabeth Brown Memorial Park

Floral Pattern

🌍📖 Happening Today!
Celebrate Earth Day with poetry that honors the natural world 🌿

Join poets Rob Merritt & Jim Minick for a special reading:
📅 Tonight, April 22
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 WCC Library (Smyth Hall)

Presented by the Chautauqua Festival Creative Writing Committee
Free & open to the public—don’t miss it!

#EarthDayPoetry #ChautauquaFestival #EarthDay #celebratetheearth🌍

🌍📖 Happening Today!
Celebrate Earth Day with poetry that honors the natural world 🌿

Join poets Rob Merritt & Jim Minick for a special reading:
📅 Tonight, April 22
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 WCC Library (Smyth Hall)

Presented by the Chautauqua Festival Creative Writing Committee
Free & open to the public—don’t miss it!

#EarthDayPoetry #ChautauquaFestival #EarthDay #celebratetheearth🌍

Today’s the Day – our Silent Auction begins this evening at 5pm at Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre, and you don’t want to miss it! From exclusive experiences and handcrafted treasures to must-have gear and one-of-a-kind artwork, there’s something for everyone! Not only will you take home something special, but your generous bids directly support the festival, helping us continue to bring incredible events, music, and culture to our community. Every bid makes a difference!

Today’s the Day – our Silent Auction begins this evening at 5pm at Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre, and you don’t want to miss it! From exclusive experiences and handcrafted treasures to must-have gear and one-of-a-kind artwork, there’s something for everyone! Not only will you take home something special, but your generous bids directly support the festival, helping us continue to bring incredible events, music, and culture to our community. Every bid makes a difference!

We’re loving the one-of-a-kind items we’re receiving for our silent auction - coming up on March 11th at Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre.

We’re loving the one-of-a-kind items we’re receiving for our silent auction - coming up on March 11th at Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre.

The 2024 Festival of Trees is officially underway. We have a new location this year, the Wytheville Opera Company, 100 Main Street in Downtown Wytheville. Come and see the beautiful entries and vote for your favorites, all while supporting the 2025 Chautauqua Festival.

The 2024 Festival of Trees is officially underway. We have a new location this year, the Wytheville Opera Company, 100 Main Street in Downtown Wytheville. Come and see the beautiful entries and vote for your favorites, all while supporting the 2025 Chautauqua Festival.

Spirits of Old Wytheville - Haunted Walking Tour
Get ready for a spine-chilling adventure through the haunted streets of Old Wytheville, where ghostly spirits come alive! This in-person event will start at 8:00 PM each Friday and Saturday in October, outside the Rock House Museum with parking available at 150 E Monroe St, Wytheville, VA. Tickets available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spirits-of-old-wytheville-haunted-walking-tour-tickets-1034827024487

Spirits of Old Wytheville - Haunted Walking Tour
Get ready for a spine-chilling adventure through the haunted streets of Old Wytheville, where ghostly spirits come alive! This in-person event will start at 8:00 PM each Friday and Saturday in October, outside the Rock House Museum with parking available at 150 E Monroe St, Wytheville, VA. Tickets available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spirits-of-old-wytheville-haunted-walking-tour-tickets-1034827024487

That’s a wrap on the 40th anniversary Chautauqua Festival! Thank You, Thank You, Thank You Wytheville for the incredible show of support this week. We work hard all year to bring you a great festival and you did not disappoint! 🥂 Cheers to 40 years. We’re already looking forward to next year and the 41st Chautauqua Festival in the Park.

That’s a wrap on the 40th anniversary Chautauqua Festival! Thank You, Thank You, Thank You Wytheville for the incredible show of support this week. We work hard all year to bring you a great festival and you did not disappoint! 🥂 Cheers to 40 years. We’re already looking forward to next year and the 41st Chautauqua Festival in the Park.

Come out to Chautauqua’s Cars in the Park, sponsored by @aagchevy @aagford happening now in Withers Park! Slim Piggins Food Cart is here serving up awesome breakfast specials and Back Alley II is playing killer tunes. Here until noon. 🚗🚙🛻🏍️

Come out to Chautauqua’s Cars in the Park, sponsored by @aagchevy @aagford happening now in Withers Park! Slim Piggins Food Cart is here serving up awesome breakfast specials and Back Alley II is playing killer tunes. Here until noon. 🚗🚙🛻🏍️

Another year of the Chautauqua Doll and Toy show has come and gone. Thanks to all who participated and congrats to each winner. Now we clear out the toys to welcome the Flower and Table show.

Another year of the Chautauqua Doll and Toy show has come and gone. Thanks to all who participated and congrats to each winner. Now we clear out the toys to welcome the Flower and Table show.

It’s almost time! The 40th anniversary Chautauqua Festival begins tonight with the Hot Air Balloon Glow.🎈Lots of food vendors, Chautauqua merchandise, and of course hot air balloons. Festivities begin at 7:00pm on the campus of Wytheville Community College. 🩷💜💛🩵

It’s almost time! The 40th anniversary Chautauqua Festival begins tonight with the Hot Air Balloon Glow.🎈Lots of food vendors, Chautauqua merchandise, and of course hot air balloons. Festivities begin at 7:00pm on the campus of Wytheville Community College. 🩷💜💛🩵

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