40th Anniversary Chautauqua Festival in the Park

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2024 Wythe Arts Council, Ltd Board

Matthew Frusher, Chair

Karen Melton, Vice-Chair

Rachel Jones, Treasurer

Stephanie McCroskey, Recording Secretary

Shane Terry, Communications Director

Bobby Angles

Jessica Craig

Glenda Crockett-Eans

Kerrington Crockett-Eans

Angeline Lloyd

Jason Manley

Emily Mullins

April Schmidt

Lauren Smith

Jamie Stitt

Chesnut Pennington

Sue Sprano

Aaron Wheeler

Ambur Wheeler

2024 Grand Marshal Rob Kern

40 years ago, Beth Pendleton, John Ward, Judson Lambert, Linda Butt,Anne B. Crockett-Stark, Pat Thompson & John Dowd planned the very first Chautauqua Festival-In-The-Park. Without thousands of volunteers each year, this festival would not be possible. Thank you to current and past board members for their time and service on the WytheArts Council.They spend all year dedicating their time to continue to make this tradition free for our community.

Chautauqua: (pronounced sha tauk’ wa) of Seneca Indian origin; a name of a place, variously represented as titles in early (chiefly French) writings and maps… literal meaning “one has take out fish there…” … which may account for the relationship to Lake Chautauqua in southwestern New York. Chautauqua, NY Is the site of the educational assembly started in 1874 and is still in existence today. In the late 19th century, the Chautauqua movement became a popular form of adult education and entertainment in the United States. Using noted lyceum speakers (such as Teddy Roosevelt and William Jennings Bryan) and local talent, the movement literally spread throughout the country, traveling in caravans and setting up their tent performances in towns with primary access to the railroad. In the 1920’s; Wytheville, VA was a stop on the Chautauqua circuit, reportedly known as the “Redpath Circuit” which ran perpendicular to the “White & Meyer Circuit” that crossed the rural Midwestern United States, where Chautauqua was particularly popular. The Chautauqua lectures, musical features, dramatic arts and children’s activities rose in popularity during the 1920’s, followed by its demise, brought on by the Great Depression and the rise of the film industry. In 1985, the Chautauqua Festival was rejuvenated in the southwest VA community of Wytheville, and has been a source of entertainment, enjoyment and education again over the past thirty-nine years.

Friday,June14thstartingat7:00pmuntil9:30pm. WythevilleCommunityCollegeLawn

The festival FUN starts Friday with food, music & hot air balloons lighting up.

(weather permitting)

June 15, 2024 9:30 am

The annual Chautauqua Art & Photography Show will be accepting artwork (paintings, drawings, photos, sculptures and jewelry) entries for hanging and display on Thursday, June 13th from 4pm-7pm in the lower level of the 4th Street Community Center. Judging will take place on Friday, June 14th. Access by the general public will be June 15th through 22nd, 2024. Artwork must be picked up between the hours of 10am–2pm on Sunday, June 23rd. Please go to page 14 for a QR Code for our website for more information to participate.

All Week

Chautauqua Festival Information Gazebo

We are at the Gazebo to answer your questions, get you registered for Crafts, Workshops, & Events. Get your 50/50 Tickets here as well!

BUTTERFLY THE CLOWN

June 15th – 21st

June 15th, 16th, 21st, & 22nd

BeckitheBalloon Lady!

Meet our Artisans of the Day

VisitourArtisanoftheDayeachdayfrom10amuntil4pm. ArtisanswillbesetupoutsidetheArt&Photographyroom. Festivalgoerswillhaveanopportunitytoviewtheworkandmeettheartistinperson. Artworkwillalsobeforsale.

Saturday, June 15, 2024

ForgeAppalachia

FAFFACollective is a community of makers whose vision is to support locally focusedArt for all, regardless of social or economic standing, with a strong focus on the positive connection betweenArt, health, and wellbeing. Our center will be regionally minded to impact and empower creativity and wellness within and beyond our mountains.The FAFFACollective's mission is to forge a strong region by combining fine and folk-art ways, preserve our region's creative heritage and unique culture, and provide access to the arts and art education for all. FAFFAoffers an inspiring and inclusive environment for the beginner to imagine and discover and for the master to explore and refine.

Sunday, June 16, 2024

Deena Greene: Mixed Media

Deena is a local Wythe County artist. She has been drawing or painting since she could hold a pencil or brush. She creates in many media including oils, acrylic, charcoal, papier mâché, leather, and jewelry. She loves painting people in mysterious settings. She has never had a painting that she believed was completely finished. Deena’s artworks are often mixed media and full of color and expression. She is inspired by anything she sees. Life is a masterpiece.

Monday, June 17, 2024

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Tuesday, June 18

Susi Lawson:

Susi has been working as an artist all her life and has always had a camera with her. She has been photographing digitally since 1999 and loves it! Portraits are her specialty and she just loves 'people photography'. She enjoys doing sessions outside and most of her portrait work is on location.Susi also sketches and paints and has published books. She sometimes teaches workshops. Recently, she has been working on several portraits and a coloring book with images of Wytheville.

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Morty “Snud” Gordon: Born and raised here in Wytheville, Va, Marty “Snud” Gordon is a Graduate of George Wythe High School Class of 1987. He attended Wytheville Community College and is a Graduate ofTheArt Institute of Pittsburgh. In 1993 he received a diploma in Layout and Production Art. He worked Briefly for Blimp Works based in Statesville, NC as a Logo Painter. He has worked off and on as a FreelanceArtist creating Logos and Illustrations. Over the last few years, he had started his own company SNUD G. STUDIOS, working as a CommissionArtist creating images of various Genres of Popular Culture: Sports, Entertainment, Fantasy, History, and Politics. Gordon also enjoys sharing his work viaArt Shows and Festivals.

Thursday, June, 20, 2024

Erin Simons

Erin Simons of Laurel Ridge Studios is a ContemporaryAppalachian Craftswoman and Educator from SWVA. Inspired by her surroundings, she takes simple subjects and elevates them into functional pieces ofArt. Her brooms include everything from the wood in her backyard and deer sheds found by her son, to the addition of dyed broom corn. She puts her own artistic spin on traditional crafts.

Friday, June 21, 2024

Chris Hallgren:

Agraduate of Concord University with a major inArt, she has embarked on a remarkable journey that has brought her back to her true passion after overcoming a significant challenge. In her mid-40s, Christina encountered a formidable obstacle as eye problems began to limit her ability to perceive fine details. Multiple West Virginia optometrists delivered the disheartening news that she had macular degeneration, a condition with no known treatment. Fast-forward several years, and a move to SW Virginia brought a glimmer of hope.A new diagnosis revealed that Christina did not have macular degeneration after all, but rather a distant cousin to the condition.The root of her visual impairment lay in overripe cataracts, a condition that was highly treatable.After the successful surgeries, Christina‘s eyesight improved dramatically, surpassing the clarity and precision she had experienced in decades. With a newfound lease on life and an unwavering dedication to her craft, Christina is now fully embracing her artistic journey in the heart of picturesque Virginia mountains.

Saturday, June 22, 2024

Meigha Umbarger: Just Wear the Hat.

Meigha Umbarger is from Rural Retreat, Virginia. She uses a wood-burning tool and creates unique designs on hats. Using this technique, she brings out personality from within a plain hat and makes it a work of wearableArt. Meigha sells the hats she adorns and teaches workshops showing students how to create their personalizedArt. She provides her classes in a variety of local and not-so-local venues.

CC, UL- 4th Street Civic Center

CC, LL- 4th Street Civic Center, Lower Level

CC, UG- 4th Street Civic Center Upper Grounds

EBMP, LG- Elizabeth Brown Memorial Park, Lower Grounds

EBMP, UG- Elizabeth Brown Memorial Park, Upper Grounds

Park- 4th Street

Upper Grounds Stage

Lower Grounds

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Deadman’s Hand

A Boogie Woogie Country Good Rocking band out of southwestern Virginia. Influenced by the Greats such as Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Jerry Lee Lewis just to name a few.  Every show we aim to bust open a can of high-octane Boogie Woogie Country Good Rocking DMH power guaranteeing a good time! Because at the end of the day it’s about you, the fans!

Larger Than Life is known as the #1 Boyband experience in the country! Featuring actual boyband-style singing, dancing, and that iconic pop look. Larger Than Life will take you back in time with the biggest 90s party since the Backstreet Boys shut down Times Square. Performing over 50 boyband songs by the Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC, New Kids on the Block, 98 Degrees, O-Town, Boyz II Men, LFO, One Direction, and many more! And for extra fun, the boyz take us even way back with hits by the Jackson 5, Temptations, Four Seasons, and other classic male groups, truly making this the Ultimate Boyband Tribute!

From the EDGE

Get ready to dive into the electrifying world of From the Edge – where each member is a musical force to be reckoned with. This band is party rock and roll with a taste of twisted country and will get you and keep you on your feet dancing the night away! They hail from the mountains of Southwest Virginia and travel yearly doing over 120 shows from Pennsylvania to south Florida. Brace yourselves for a ride where every beat, riff, and note defies expectations and propels you to the edge of musical euphoria!

Sunday June 16th, 2024

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Bazaar (Open till 5pm)

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HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!!

Join us on the green of Elizabeth Brown Memorial Park for a day full of lawn games such as Bocci, Giant Jenga, Jumbo Checkers, Croquet, Ladder Ball and many more.

Jill Spiecker: Sings Patsy Cline

Imagine going back in time and experiencing Patsy Cline singing all her hit songs live— in a once-in-a-lifetime concert. Jill Spiecker, an international Patsy Cline tribute artist, will be performing an original show that will leave you feeling as if you knew Patsy Cline better than you ever did! Jill has made a career performing as Patsy Cline from Vancouver to Las Vegas.

Monday, June 17th

Be a Clown with Butterfly the Clown (Free, Ages 6 and up, Limit 12 participants. Be transformed into a clown with help from Butterfly! You'll even get a clown nose to take

Poster Project - Hosted by the Lions Club (Free, All Ages, Use your artistic ability to create a poster to be entered in an international contest with a grand prize of $5000!)

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with Morty Gordan

Recently named International Tribute Artist of The Year, Aaron Prociuk is the real deal when it comes to performing a tribute to Johnny Cash. Growing up in the countryside of East St. Paul, Manitoba and inspired by the movie Walk the Line, Aaron taught himself guitar at the age of 15. A.R Cash began in 2013 as a stylistically authentic tribute to Johnny Cash from the 1950s through the 1960s. With the addition of acclaimed country songstress Ashley Robertson to pay tribute to June Carter Cash, the group (now based in Nashville, TN) entertains enthusiastic audiences all while sharing the history of Cash’s early career. Together, Aaron and Ashley faithfully perform beloved hits like Folsom Prison

Tuesday, June 18th Time

10:00 am

Outdoor Art Exhibits (until 6 pm) EBMP, UG

10:00 am Artisan of the Day - Susi Lawson EBMP, UG

10:00 AM Toy Show (until 5 pm)

10 - 12:00 pm

10 - 2:00 pm

10:00 am

11:00 am

Peace Poster Project - Hosted by the Lions Club

(Free, All Ages, Use your artistic ability to create a poster to be entered in an international contest with a grand prize of $5000!)

Craft of the Day-Hosted by the Rural Retreat Boy Scouts (Free, All Ages, Make a nature/ animal windsock)

Card Games with Andy's Toys

(Free, All Ages, Learn how to take care of and play with your Pokemon cards)

Macrame Plant Hangers - Hosted by Forge Appalachia

($6, REGISTRATION REQUIRED, Limit 12 participants. Make a plant hanger using a yogurt jar and string...all you need is a plant when you're finished!)

CC, UL

CC, LL

UG

Shelter

Shelter

12:00 pm Indoor Art/Youth Art/Photography Exhibit CC, LL

12:00 pm Misty Jackson - Acoustic guitar and vocals

1:00 pm

2:00 pm

4:30 pm

7:30 pm

8:30 pm

Gnome Painting with Debi Gouge

($15, REGISTRATION REQUIRED, Ages 9 and up, Limit 25 participants. Paint an adorable gnome that you can take home and display)

Line Dancing with Joan Miller

(Free, Ages 13 and up, Limit 25 participants. Learn some basic line dances and show off your moves!)

Lisa’s School of Performing Arts

Wytheville Community College Choir

Mighty Joshua - Reggae music

Shelter

Shelter

Shelter

Main Stage

Main Stage

Main Stage

Independent Reggae Artist

Food Vendors

Carly's Kettle Korn - Original Kettle Korn & Caramel Corn

GH Concessions - Gyro, Chicken Supreme, Steak Sandwiches, Sausages & Burgers.

GH Concessions – Variety of pizzas and calzones – featured pizza daily.

Kyle's Concessions - Blooming Onion, Deep Fried Oreos, Hamburgers, Hot dogs, Corn Dogs, Philly Cheesesteak & Fries. Miller & Company - Ice Cream Cones, Sundaes, Corn Dogs, Fries, Tea & Lemonade.

Peking Restaurant – Variety of Chinese Cuisine, Egg Rolls & Fried Rice

Rose's Concession Taco Trolley - Crunchy Tacos, Tostada, Burritos, Nachos Supreme, Taco Salad Bowl, Tex-Mex Potato, & Chicken Quesadilla

The Sugar Shack - Cotton Candy & Snow Cones

Wytheville Ruritan Club, LLCFunnel Cakes & toppings

PA Dutchalicious- Made from scratch Amish Glazed Donuts, Pull A Part Monkey Bread, Coffee & Milk

Support the festival by visiting our many food vendors.

Mighty Joshua engages audiences by opening minds and activating bodies through song. Conscious lyrics flow freely to create distinctive refrains that pulse with pride against rhythms rooted in percussion. His soulful exploration in the evolution of sound creates an expression of reggae for the modern day. Wytheville Community College

Wednesday, June 19th

10:00 am

10:00 am Artisan of the Day - Morty "Snud" Gordon

10:00 am Toy Show (until 5 pm)

10:30 - 1:00 pm Wythe Crafters - (Community Based Crafters)

10 - 12:00 pm

10 - 2:00 pm

10 - 2:00 pm

3:30 - 5:30 pm

Peace Poster Project-Hosted by the Lions Club (Free, All Ages, Use your artistic ability to create a poster to be entered in an international contest with a grand prize of $5000!)

Water Day- Water Bounce Inflatables

($15 per person, child must be supervised by and adult, Admission includes water inflatables, Ninja Warrior Course and Admission to the McWane Pool for the day!) Withers Park

Ninja Warrior Course with Town Recreation Department

($15 per person, child must be supervised by and adult, Admission includes water inflatables, Ninja Warrior Course and Admission to the McWane Pool for the day!)

12:00 pm Cora Mae and Hunter LaSalle - (Vocalists)

Juneteenth Celebration - In partnership with Wytheville Training School Cultural Center (Reenactment of Major General Granger's Order No. 3, African American Heritage Museum, Performance by the "Drumbeats")

5:00 pm Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theater "If I Could Turn Back Time" (Hits from the 80s)

6:30 pm Old Pros Band - Big band sounds of the 40s and 50s

8:30 pm The Uptown Band - Salute to the 60s

Wytheville Training School Cultural Center

WithersPark 10-2

Withers Park 10 - 2

Thursday, June 20th Time

10:00 am Butterfly the Clown - Face painting/balloon art EBMP, UG

10:00 am Artisan of the Day - Erin Simons EBMP, UG

10 - 12:00 pm

10 - 2:00 pm

10:00 am

Peace Poster Project-Hosted by the Lions Club (Free, All Ages, Use your artistic ability to create a poster to be entered in an international contest with a grand prize of $5000!)

Craft of the Day-Sponsored by Wytheville Women's Club (Free, All Ages)

Interactive Skit - Cary the Canary Sponsored by Edith Bolling Wilson Museum

Aspiring actors will use imagination, dress up and take an active role in this interactive skit. (Free, REGISTRATION REQUIRED, All ages welcome, Limit 12)

UG

Shelter

11:00 am

Button Notebooks - Hosted by Forge Appalachia ($6, REGISTRATION REQUIRED, Limit 12 participants, Make a mini-notebook out of buttons to record special moments you can carry with you!)

Shelter

12:00 pm Jim Lloyd's Children's Musicians Group - Bluegrass Shelter

1:00 pm

1:30 pm

2:00 pm

5:00 pm

6:30 pm

8:30 pm

9:00 pm

Inspirational Flower Painting with Debi Gouge ($15, REGISTRATION REQUIRED, Ages 9 and up, Limit 25 participants. Paint a flower with an inspirational quote that you can take home and display.)

Make & Take Floral Design Workshop - Hosted by Moribana Garden Club ($10, REGISTRATION REQUIRED, bring own container for arrangement.))

Bucket Drumming with Thomas Hilliker (Free, Ages 10-18. Bucket drumming in a circle)

Shelter

Shelter

Flower & Table Show Registration (Free, All Ages, Entries Accepted until 8:30 pm) CC, UL

Addie Levy and the Avalanche - Bluegrass Main Stage

Bourbon Revival Band - Bluegrass Main Stage

Spooky Stories with Ms. Judy (Ages 7 and up, Free. Meet at the Information Gazebo and bring a flashlight!)

Meet at Info Gazebo

Addie Levy and the Avalanche

Addie Levy, a captivating American bluegrass-country artist who effortlessly weaves tradition and vision into exciting, progressive movements. Hailing from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, Addie has emerged as a true multi-talent in the world of music, captivating audiences with her powerful vocals and exciting mandolin improvisation. From the early age of 10, she has been a powerful performer mentored by the bluegrass and old-time community. Enchanted by the resonating tales and camaraderie embedded within the "happy music" of Bluegrass. Joined by her powerhouse of a band, Addie Levy and the Avalanche are ready take the stage performing her original music with mix of traditional and progressive flares.

Bourbon Revival formed in 2018, when a few of Kentucky’s top bluegrass musicians began their mission to fuse bluegrass instruments with Classic Rock, Pop and Country. Their core objective was to preserve the original nuances and dynamics of their popular song selections while accenting the beauty of acoustic guitar, mandolin, banjo and bass.

Friday, June 21st Time

10:00 am Outdoor Art Exhibits (until 6 pm) EBMP, UG

10:00 am Artisan of the Day - Chris Hallgren EBMP, UG

10:00 am Craft of the Day - Sponsored by Somic America EMBP, UG

10:00 am Butterfly the Clown - Face Painting EMBP,UG

10:00 am Becki the Balloon Lady - Balloon Art EMBP,UG

10 - 12:00 pm

10:00 am

Peace Poster Project - Hosted by the Lions Club (Free, All Ages, Use your artistic ability to create a poster to be entered in an international contest with a grand prize of $5000!) CC, LL

Zumba with Derek Ogle ($5, All ages. Come get your heart pumping and burn some calories while dancing with Derek. Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers!) Shelter

11:00 am Pet Show (Registration starts at 10:00 am)

Put your pet in the spotlight! Prizes will be awarded for oldest, owner look alike, best costume, best trick, & best in show Shelter

12:00 pm Indoor Art/Youth Art/Photography Exhibit CC, LL

12:00 pm Flower & Table Show (until 7 pm) CC, UL

12:00 pm Holly Montgomery - Vocalist-Music from all genres Shelter

1:00 pm

2:00 pm

3:00 pm

Steel Drums Fun with Island Music Trio Band (Free, All Ages welcome. Explore the history of four continents, five hundred years, and the voice of the small island country of Trinidad and Tobago - all in a light-hearted and fun presentation!)

Castles and Kings with Butterfly the Clown (Free, All ages. Participate in a short skit of St. George and the Dragon)

Creative Writing Awards Presentation (Featuring award winning author David Joy.) Millwald Theatre

5:00 pm Island Music Trio -Steel Drums/Island Music

6:30

8:30

Theuniquesoundsofthe Caribbeansteeldrumscannow beheardinthebeautifulhillsof Virginia,fromclassicalto calypsothe“IslandMusicTrio” hasemergedasoneof Virginia’spremiere multi-culturalperformingarts ensembles..Formerslaves, Europeans,AsiansandAfricans andalmosteveryotherculture oftheworldhavemeltedtheir uniquesoundstogethertoform anewandrecognizablesound: thesoundofthesteeldrum.

TieuptothemusicalpilingsofOneParticularHarbour,a tributebandfeaturingthemusicofJimmyBuffettandthe CoralReeferBand.Parrotheads,pirates,andanyonelooking foraCaribbeanescapewilllovethisauthentic10-pieceparty bandthatcapturesthespirit,energyandfunofaJimmy Buffettconcert.TheOPHsetlistspansthemorethan50-year careerofthemanfromMargaritaville,fromhisfirsthit ComeMondaytoDownattheLahDeDahfromthelatestof his30studioalbums.Thebandisnamedforthesongthat transportsthelistenertoaplacefarfromthemadnessofthe world,"amagickindofmedicinenodoctorcanprescribe." GrababoatdrinkandchangeyourlatitudewithOPH!

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There are many bands or groups today yet few that are considered a musical institution. The Embers have solidified their position as a thriving musical entity, leaving their mark on listeners for decades. The Embers boast numerous albums and single releases that span decades, and all the crazes continue to exhibit top-quality showmanship, musicianship, and professionalism. Having been inducted into the South Carolina Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame and the South Carolina Beach Music Hall of Fame, The Embers are honored to carry the moniker of North Carolina’s Official Ambassadors of Music. The Embers are widely considered a musical MARVEL and have laid the groundwork for what has become known as ‘Beach Music’ in the Carolinas, Virginias, the Gulf Coast region of North America, and every beach in between. They are a true musical tradition that many Americans have listened to from childhood to adulthood. The Embers consider the genre of Beach Music as “music with a memory” and have been creating lasting memories since its inception in 1958. Simply put, it is Heart and Soul, Rhythm and Blues, and Feel Good Music.

Thank you to the following for providing workshops:

Forge Appalachia

St. John’s Preschool

Wythe Lion’s Club

Butterfly

Morty Gordan

4-H Club

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church

Rural Retreat Boy Scouts

Andy’s Toys

Debi Gouge

Joan Miller

Wythe Parks and Rec

Wytheville Training School & Cultural Center

Wytheville Women’s Club

Derek Ogle

Edith Bolling Wilson Museum

Moribana Garden Club

Thomas Hilliker

Thank you to the following for chairing events:

Sid Crockett

Kelsey Roberts

Vicki Sprouse

Imogene Orfield

Julie Tommank

John Matthews

Mary Cassell

Saturday June 22nd, 2024 Time

7:45 am 5-K Registration (until 8:45 am) Entry Fee: Pre-Registration - $30.00 - Day of $35.00 CC, UG

9:00 am 5-K Run Around Town

9:00 am Chautauqua Cars in the Park (until 12 pm) Featuring BackAlley II Withers Park

10:00 am Flower and Table Show (until 7 pm) CC, UL

10:00 am OutdoorArt Exhibits (until 6 pm) EBMP

10:00 am Becki the Balloon Lady - BalloonArt EBMP

10:00 am Artisan of the Day - Meigha Umbarger: Just Wear the Hat EBMP

12:00 pm IndoorArt/YouthArt/ Photography Exhibit CC,LL

12:00 pm Appalachian Hoedowners - Clogging Shelter

6:30 pm Jess KellieAdams - Country Main Stage

8:30 pm Tyler Braden - Country Main Stage

Jess Kellie Adams is an emerging Nashville country artist with a powerful voice, blending classic country styling with a rock and roll edge. Jess has been working with some of the biggest names in country music, like the legendary Dean Sams of Lonestar, to bring her sound and unique styling to fans around the country in a show that blends favorites from the 90’s and 2000’s with her own original music.

TylerBradenhasthegrittypowerhouse vocal,theexpressivepenandtheabilityto deliveralyricwithcompleteconviction worthyofaheadliner.Bradenbegancrafting hissoundasateenagerinSlapout,AL,where hedemonstratedhismettleplaying four-hourcoversets.Hecontinuedto performbetweenshiftsasafirefighterin bothMontgomeryandNashville.Hisfirst dateatthehomegrownWhiskeyJamconcert seriesinJanuary2017pavedhispathto today.With200MILLIONstreamstohis name,Bradenisnowtakingstages world-round.Hisgrowinglistoftourcredits includesBrooks&Dunn,BrantleyGilbert, ChrisStapleton,DierksBentleyandMitchell Tenpenny;thissummer,hewilljoinselect datesofLukeBryan’sCountryOnrun.With studiorecordingsthatpackthepunchofhis propulsiveliveperformances,Braden’s energyandemotionareconnectingwithfans acrosstheglobe.

Chautauqua 5K Road Race

June 22, 2024 @9AM

Chautauqua Festival in the Park 5K Road Race Date: June 22, 2024 Start Time: 9:00AM

Location: Start and Finish – 4th Street in front of Wytheville Recreation Center (Across from the Historic Wythe County Courthouse)

Race Day Registration: 7:45 am – 8:45 am on 4th Street

Entry Fee: $30.00 - Pre-registration: Must be received in mail by Wednesday June 21 Or by registration/paid entry fees before 6:00 PM June 21, 2024 at Elizabeth Brown Memorial Park Information Gazebo

$35.00 - Day of Race: At race event registration

All entrants will be divided into the following 20 divisions (gender/age brackets): Gender: Male or Female

Age Brackets: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & Over

1) First, second and third place finishers will receive an award in each age group, in addition to 1st and 2nd overall male and female.

2) Registrants will receive a Chautauqua Festival in the Park 5K recovery tee shirt (while supplies last)

Not to risk inadvertent oversights, the Wythe Arts Council wishes to express sincere thanks to all who contributed toward the success of the Chautauqua Festival-in-the-Park. We know this festival would not be possible without countless volunteer hours. It is estimated that approximately 1,000 volunteers support the activities leading up to and carried throughout the festival.

Thanks, as well, are due for the unending gifts-in-kind. These types of gifts are abundant in quantity, invaluable in quality, and often so behind-the-scenes that they can be overlooked. They never seem to be motivated by recognition, yet without them, the show could never go on! Finally we dedicate this endeavor to our local and visiting festival-goers. Enjoy the 40th annual Chautauqua Festival!

Our Partners

Town of Wytheville, Wythe County, Millwald Theatre, Forge Appalachia, Virginia Commission of Arts

Oscar

American Legion Post # 9, Hitachi Energy USA Inc., Alpha Therapy

Emmy

Robert & Melissa Kegley, Teresa Hagee, Somic America Inc., Southeast Handling Systems, Wythe Home Services, Wythe County Community Hospital

Grammy

Peking Restaurant, Seven Sisters Brewery, Summit Community Bank, Truliant Federal Credit Union, Willowbrook Therapeutic Massage & Bodyworks, Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre,

Tony

AQ Transformer Solutions, Camrett Logistics, Clarke Precision Machine, Creative Glass, Dutch Miller Nissan of Wytheville, LLC, Eversole A. Well & Pump, Forest General Surgery-, Dr. Chris Downing, D.O., Wytheville Community College, Benny & Gale Lynn, Beth & Edmund Pendleton, Kay White, Rose Lester, Rachel & Mike Jones, Wesley Asbury, Dr. Jerry R & Judith G Willis, Aschenbach Automotive Group

Star

CM & Mary Walters, Martha Riggle, Reed Pennington, Sid & Nancy Crockett, Atsumi Car Equipment, Inc., Black Bear Harley Davidson, Bolling Wilson Hotel & Graze on Main, Wytheville Lions Club, David Martin Insurance Agency, Inc., First Bank and Trust Company, First Sentinel Bank of Wytheville, Grubb Funeral Home, Kiwanis Club of Wythe County, O’Dell Landscape and Lawn Service, Wytheville Moose Lodge #394, Petals Florist & Wine Bar, Sesco Group Inc., Wytheville Women's Club,

Patrons

Adams & Delp, Community Animal Clinic, Inc, Wythe Eye Associates, S&W Fertilizer-Seed and Chemical Co, Inc., Anne Powell, Danny & Ellen McDaniel, Dennis & Faye Barker, Floyd & Hilda Jonas, Gary & Diane Umberger, Jackie & Curt Campbell, John & Linda DiYorio, Joseph & Glenda Salerno, Keith & Lynne Storms, Lee Johnson, Mark & Kathy Bloomfield, Patricia T. Snapp,Phyllis C. Ashworth, Rob & Gale Kern, Rolli & Linda Nye, Ron & Kathleen Sherowsky, Steve & Lisa Lester, Susan Lilly, Teresa M. Matthews, Terrance E. Suarez, Tommy & Bonnie Terry

Thank you for helping to make the park a safe, clean & happy place for the community.

Park Guidelines: guidelines administered by the Town of Wytheville Department of Parks & Recreation and enforced throughout the festival by members of the Wythe Arts Council, Ltd., in addition to the officials of the Town of Wytheville.

•no possession or consumption of drugs and/or alcohol: no one intoxicated, under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol

• no consumption or use of tobacco products in designated areas

•no firearms, knives, or weapons

•no disorderly conduct

•no property damage or destruction of property

•no fighting

•no stealing or theft of property

•no abusive language or profanity Violation of these rules can result in disciplinary action, including expulsion from the park and/or legal liability for unlawful actions.

In addition, to ensure the safety of participants and festival-goers, please observe the following guidelines. These guidelines are enforceable by the Wythe Arts Council, Ltd., from the beginning of the festival (Friday, June 15 through Sunday, June 23 ,2024)

• The rear and side of the lower and upper stages are reserved for the performers and members of the stage crew.

• So that all Festival patrons can enjoy the concerts and workshops, there will be NO SMOKING or VAPING allowed in the park.

• Since beverages and food are available, we request that coolers not be brought into the park

• Pets must be on a leash and cleaned up after.

• Audience members are asked not to use umbrellas during performances. Rain ponchos are on sale at the Special Concessions tent.

• Shoes & Shirts are required

• Bicycles, motorbikes, motorized vehicles, skateboards, roller skates/blades, and/or other forms of transportation, except wheelchairs for the handicapped, will not be permitted in the festival area.

• Only those vehicles displaying handicapped plates or special parking permits will be permitted to park in the area designated “special parking.”

• No campaigning or solicitations (no brochures, pamphlets, etc.) without the expressed permission of the Wythe Arts Council, Ltd.

• Please do not congregate on the pedestrian bridges or sit on the side supports. This creates serious congestion and traffic flow problems.

• The park closes immediately following the closing of the act each evening. Please remove chairs each evening to avoid risk of being discarded.

• A first-aid kit is located at the gazebo.