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Get ready for an unforgettable night at the Chautauqua Festival! The Great Big Hug brings their powerful blend of Americana rock and blues roots music to the stage on Monday, June 22 at 8:30 PM. Known for soulful storytelling, powerhouse vocals, and electrifying live performances, this Southwest Virginia and East Tennessee favorite is a must-see at this year’s festival. Don’t miss the music, energy, and heart of The Great Big Hug!

Get ready for an unforgettable night at the Chautauqua Festival! The Great Big Hug brings their powerful blend of Americana rock and blues roots music to the stage on Monday, June 22 at 8:30 PM. Known for soulful storytelling, powerhouse vocals, and electrifying live performances, this Southwest Virginia and East Tennessee favorite is a must-see at this year’s festival. Don’t miss the music, energy, and heart of The Great Big Hug!

Congrats to One Side Missing!!! The 2026 Brews and Bands Winners. 🏆🎶🎸🥁 And THANK YOU to everyone who came out and supported the bands, the breweries, @opendoorcafe1 and the Chautauqua Festival! Will see you in the park on June 20th.

Congrats to One Side Missing!!! The 2026 Brews and Bands Winners. 🏆🎶🎸🥁 And THANK YOU to everyone who came out and supported the bands, the breweries, @opendoorcafe1 and the Chautauqua Festival! Will see you in the park on June 20th.

We’re thrilled to announce that East Tennessee native and former The Voice standout Emily Ann Roberts will headline the 42nd Annual Chautauqua Festival!

Get ready for an evening of powerhouse vocals, heartfelt country hits, and Star-Spangled Summer energy in the heart of Wytheville. From the grand Ole Opry stage to our hometown celebration, this is one show you won’t want to miss.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 20th, grab your lawn chairs, and get ready to sing along under the summer sky in Elizabeth Brown Park with your favorite Yeehaw Meemaw!

We’re thrilled to announce that East Tennessee native and former The Voice standout Emily Ann Roberts will headline the 42nd Annual Chautauqua Festival!

Get ready for an evening of powerhouse vocals, heartfelt country hits, and Star-Spangled Summer energy in the heart of Wytheville. From the grand Ole Opry stage to our hometown celebration, this is one show you won’t want to miss.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 20th, grab your lawn chairs, and get ready to sing along under the summer sky in Elizabeth Brown Park with your favorite Yeehaw Meemaw!

Update: we had an unforeseen change with a band for Saturday’s Brews and Bands. All is well and sorted out and here is the official list of awesome bands you’ll see competing on Saturday. Get your tickets now at www.wythe-arts.org.

Update: we had an unforeseen change with a band for Saturday’s Brews and Bands. All is well and sorted out and here is the official list of awesome bands you’ll see competing on Saturday. Get your tickets now at www.wythe-arts.org.

“Thank You” doesn’t even begin to cover it! Our silent auction was a complete success thanks to our incredible community. Thank you for supporting the Chautauqua Festival and the arts! We’ll see you at our next event, Brews and Bands on Saturday, May 16th. 🩷💜💛🩵

“Thank You” doesn’t even begin to cover it! Our silent auction was a complete success thanks to our incredible community. Thank you for supporting the Chautauqua Festival and the arts! We’ll see you at our next event, Brews and Bands on Saturday, May 16th. 🩷💜💛🩵

Join us at Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre on Tuesday, March 10th for the Wythe Arts Council’s annual Silent Auction fundraiser. Bidding starts at 5pm and continues until 8pm. All proceeds support the 42nd Chautauqua Festival. We hope to see you there to help the arts thrive in our community!

Join us at Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre on Tuesday, March 10th for the Wythe Arts Council’s annual Silent Auction fundraiser. Bidding starts at 5pm and continues until 8pm. All proceeds support the 42nd Chautauqua Festival. We hope to see you there to help the arts thrive in our community!

And the winner is… the “Kevin McCalis-tree”, the Home Alone themed entry by Matthew Frusher. This tree included every detail from the beloved holiday classic and was the clear fan favorite, receiving the most votes. We want to thank each person and organization that submitted entries and to all of you that attended, voted, and supported the 2026 Chautauqua Festival! 🎄⭐️

And the winner is… the “Kevin McCalis-tree”, the Home Alone themed entry by Matthew Frusher. This tree included every detail from the beloved holiday classic and was the clear fan favorite, receiving the most votes. We want to thank each person and organization that submitted entries and to all of you that attended, voted, and supported the 2026 Chautauqua Festival! 🎄⭐️

Join us for the final day of the Festival of Trees at the Heritage Preservation Center today. It’s also your last chance to pick up a custom 2025 hot air balloon ornament, each one handcrafted by @laurel.creek.pottery.

Join us for the final day of the Festival of Trees at the Heritage Preservation Center today. It’s also your last chance to pick up a custom 2025 hot air balloon ornament, each one handcrafted by @laurel.creek.pottery.

This year’s Festival of Trees has something for everyone. Come out and see us this week at the Heritage Preservation Center and support the 2026 Chautauqua Festival.

This year’s Festival of Trees has something for everyone. Come out and see us this week at the Heritage Preservation Center and support the 2026 Chautauqua Festival.

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