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The winner will be announced on June 28th.

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June 21-28, 2025 Check Program for Locations

Chautauqua
Festival

June 20-28, 2025

Elizabeth Brown Memorial Park

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We’re cooking with gas… literally. 🎈🔥#balloonglow2025

We’re cooking with gas… literally. 🎈🔥#balloonglow2025

We’re just getting underway at the hot air balloon glow- the official kickoff of the 41st Chautauqua Festival! Come out and join us.

We’re just getting underway at the hot air balloon glow- the official kickoff of the 41st Chautauqua Festival! Come out and join us.

Chautauqua is almost here, and the excitement kicks off tomorrow night with the Balloon Glow at WCC. Exclusive Balloon Glow T-shirts will be available at the merch tent while supplies last, so be sure to stop by and get yours early. Please message us on our Facebook page with any questions you have regarding the festival. See you in the park!

Chautauqua is almost here, and the excitement kicks off tomorrow night with the Balloon Glow at WCC. Exclusive Balloon Glow T-shirts will be available at the merch tent while supplies last, so be sure to stop by and get yours early. Please message us on our Facebook page with any questions you have regarding the festival. See you in the park!

We might be a bit sunburnt today but it was totally worth it! 😎 Thanks to everyone who made Brews and Bands 2025 a HUGE success. The loudest shoutout goes to @ouropendoor for being such fantastic partners- the new venue was awesome. To all of our breweries @7sistersbrewva @cbbrews @thedamascusbrewery and @7dogs brewpub, thanks for bringing the special sauce. 🍻 And to all of our bands, thank you for sharing your talents with Wytheville and supporting the arts in our community! 🎶🎸🥁 And when the dust settled- Bourbon Triumvirate was named the 2025 Brews and Bands champion. Congratulations 🥇🏆 Next up- the 41st annual Chautauqua Festival in the Park (June 21-28). See you in the park 🩷💛💜🩵

We might be a bit sunburnt today but it was totally worth it! 😎 Thanks to everyone who made Brews and Bands 2025 a HUGE success. The loudest shoutout goes to @ouropendoor for being such fantastic partners- the new venue was awesome. To all of our breweries @7sistersbrewva @cbbrews @thedamascusbrewery and @7dogs brewpub, thanks for bringing the special sauce. 🍻 And to all of our bands, thank you for sharing your talents with Wytheville and supporting the arts in our community! 🎶🎸🥁 And when the dust settled- Bourbon Triumvirate was named the 2025 Brews and Bands champion. Congratulations 🥇🏆 Next up- the 41st annual Chautauqua Festival in the Park (June 21-28). See you in the park 🩷💛💜🩵

Help us kick off Festival season in Wytheville this Saturday, May 17th, from 12–6 PM at Open Door Cafe in Wytheville for Wythe Arts Council’s Brews & Bands 2025!

Live Music Lineup:

Heart on Fire
Southern Fried Hippies
The Buzzards
EPISTAXIS
Bourbon Triumvirate
Craft Beer Tastings:

$25 for 10 tastings
$35 for 20 tastings
$10 for designated drivers or attendees aged 12 and up
Children 11 and under get in FREE!
Let’s come together for a day filled with great music, tasty brews, and community spirit.

Help us kick off Festival season in Wytheville this Saturday, May 17th, from 12–6 PM at Open Door Cafe in Wytheville for Wythe Arts Council’s Brews & Bands 2025!

Live Music Lineup:

Heart on Fire
Southern Fried Hippies
The Buzzards
EPISTAXIS
Bourbon Triumvirate
Craft Beer Tastings:

$25 for 10 tastings
$35 for 20 tastings
$10 for designated drivers or attendees aged 12 and up
Children 11 and under get in FREE!
Let’s come together for a day filled with great music, tasty brews, and community spirit.

🌍📖 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.

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