Schedule:

Friday, June 14, 2024

7- 9:30pm: Balloon Glow at WCC

Saturday, June 15, 2024

6am: Hot Air Balloon Rally at WCC - Weather Permitting
8am-12pm: Wytheville Farmers Market at Wytheville Farmer's Market at Product sampling, kids crafts, and giveaways
8:45-9:30am: Kid's Fun Run Registration at Open Door Cafe - Ages 12 and under, free, no limit
9:30am: Kid's Fun Run at Open Door Cafe - Start at Open Door Cafe, run the parade route and finish at Wytheville Town Office

10am: Parade Through Downtown Wytheville at Main Street - Parade line up will begin at 9am on West Main Street beside Open Door Cafe.
The Parade will begin at 10am and will end at the Wytheville Town Office.

10am: Outdoor Art Exhibits (until 6 p.m.) at EBMP, UG      
10am: Artisan of the Day - Forge Appalchia at EBMP, UG      
10am-5pm: Craft Show and Bazaar at CC, UL      
11am: Butterfly the Clown at EBMP, UG - Face Painting-Will start after the parade
11 am: Becki the Balloon Lady at EBMP, UG - Balloon Art
11:15am: Blessing of the Festival at Upper Shelter      
11:20am: National Anthem at Upper Shelter      
12pm: Lunchtime Performance at Upper Shelter      
12pm: Indoor Art/Youth Art/Photography Exhibit at CC, LL      
1pm: Parade Winners Announced at EBMP      
5pm: Brews and Bands Winners at Main Stage      
6pm: Hot Air Balloon Rally at WCC - Weather Permitting
6:15pm: Miss Chautauqua Introductions at Main Stage    

Sunday, June 16, 2024

6am: Hot Air Balloon Rally at WCC - Weather Permitting
10am: Artisan of the Day - Deena Greene at EBMP, UG - Mixed Media Art
12-5pm: Craft Show and Bazaar at CC, UL      
12pm: Indoor Art/Youth Art/Photography Exhibit at CC, LL      
12 pm: Butterfly the Clown at EBMP, UG - Face Painting
12 pm: Becki the Balloon Lady at EBMP, UG - Balloon art
1 pm: Wythe Prana Yoga at EBMP, LG - Free, All Ages welcome. Connect with nature and find your inner peace; all skill levels welcome; bring a towel or mat
2 -5 pm: Games on the Lawn at EBMP, LG - Enjoy lawn games at your leisure

Monday, June 17, 2024

10am: Outdoor Art Exhibits (until 6 PM) at EBMP, UG      
10am: Artisan of the Day at EBMP, UG      

10am: Be a Clown with Butterfly the Clown at Upper Shelter - 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 home with you.

10am-12pm: Peace Poster Project-Hosted by the Lions Club - Free.Use your artistic ability to create a poster to be entered in an international contest with a grand prize of $5000!  
10am-12pm: Craft of the Day sponsored by Hitachi Energy at EBMP, UG - Make a suncatcher/ windchime
11:00 am: Butterfly the Clown at EBMP, UG - Face painting and balloon art
11am: Pop Art with Morty Gordan-Hosted by Forge Appalachia at Upper Shelter - $6, Limit 12 participants. Learn about the history of Pop Art while creating your own to keep!  
12pm: Indoor Art/Youth Art/Photography Exhibit at CC, LL      
12pm: Lunchtime Act - Upper Shelter      
1pm: Saddles and Bridles Craft-Hosted by 4-H Club at Upper Shelter - Free, All Ages  
2pm: Stepping Stones-Hosted by St. Paul's United Methodist Church at Upper Shelter - Free, All Ages  
6:30pm: Jill Spiecker: A Tribute to Patsy Cline at Main Stage - Country
8:30pm: A.R CASH: A Tribute to Johnny & June at Main Stage - Country

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

10am: Outdoor Art Exhibits (until 6 pm) at EBMP, UG      
10am: Artisan of the Day - Suzi Lawson at EBMP, UG      
10am-12pm: Peace Poster Project-Hosted by the Lions Club - Free.Use your artistic ability to create a poster to be entered in an international contest with a grand prize of $5000!  
10am-2pm: Craft of the Day-Hosted by the Rural Retreat Boy Scouts at EMBP, UG - Make a nature/ animal wind sock
10am: Card Games with Andy's Toys at Upper Shelter - Learn how to take care of and play with your Pokemon cards
11am: Macrame Plant Hangers-Hosted by Forge Appalachia at Upper Shelter - $6, Limit 12 participants. Make a plant hanger using a yogurt jar and string...all you need is a plant when you're finished!  
12pm: Indoor Art/Youth Art/Photography Exhibit at CC, LL      
12pm: Misty Jackson at Upper Shelter      
1pm: Gnome Painting with Debi Gouge at Upper Shelter - $15, Ages 9 and up, Limit 25 participants. Paint an adorable gnome that you can take home and display  
2 pm: Line Dancing with Joan Miller at Upper Shelter - Free, Ages 13 and up, Limit 25 participants. Learn some basic line dances and show off your moves!
4:30pm: Lisa’s School of Performing Arts at Main Stage

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

10am: Outdoor Art Exhibits (until 6pm) at EBMP, UG      
10am: Artisan of the Day - Morty "Snud" Gordon at EBMP, UG      
10 am: Butterfly the Clown at EBMP, UG - Face painting and balloon art
10am-12pm: Peace Poster Project-Hosted by the Lions Club - Free.Use your artistic ability to create a poster to be entered in an international contest with a grand prize of $5000!  
10am-2pm: Ninja Warrior Course with Town Recreation Department at Withers Park - Free. Be the fastest ninja and win a prize!
12pm: Indoor Art/Youth Art/Photography Exhibit at CC, LL      
12pm: Lunchtime Performance at Shelter Stage

Thursday, June 20, 2024

10am: Outdoor Art Exhibits (until 6pm) at EBMP, UG      
10am: Artisan of the Day at EBMP, UG - Multi-talented artist
10am: Craft of the Day- Sponsored by Wytheville Women's Club at EMBP, UG      
10am: Butterfly the Clown at EBMP, UG - Face painting and balloon art
10am-12pm: Peace Poster Project-Hosted by the Lions Club - Free.Use your artistic ability to create a poster to be entered in an international contest with a grand prize of $5000!  

10am: Interactive Skit - Cary the Canary - sponsored by Edith Bolling Wilson Museum at Upper Shelter - The Funeral of Cary the Canary - Aspiring actors will use imagination, dress up and take an active role in this interactive skit. Free, Pre-Registration Required, All ages welcome, Limit 12

11am: Button Notebooks - Hosted by Forge Appalachia at Upper Shelter     $6, Limit 12 participants, Make a mini-notebook out of buttons to record special moments you can carry with you!
12pm: Jim Lloyd's Childrens Musicians Group at Upper Shelter Stage - Bluegrass
12pm: Indoor Art/Youth Art/Photography Exhibit at CC, LL      
1pm: Inspirational Flower Painting with Debi Gouge at Upper Shelter - $15, Ages 9 and up, Limit 25 participants. Paint a flower with an inspirational quote that you can take home and display.  
2pm: Bucket Drumming with Thomas Hilliker at Upper Shelter - Free, Ages 10-18. Bucket drumming in a circle
5pm: Flower & Table Show Entries & Setup (Until 8 pm) at CC, UL - Free flower show entries, Table Pre-registraion required, but is also free
6pm: Biergarten Opens at Next to Main Stage - 21+
9:00pm: Spooky Stories with Ms. Judy at Meet at the Information Gazebo - Ages 7 and up, Free. Meet at the Information Gazebo and bring a flashlight!           
Friday, June 21, 2024

10am: Outdoor Art Exhibits (until 6 pm) at EBMP, UG      
10am: Artisan of the Day-Chris Hallgren at EBMP, UG - Grubby Girl Design
10am: Craft of the Day-Sponsored by Somic America at EMBP, UG      
10am: Flower & Table Show, (Until 6 pm)           
10am: Butterfly the Clown at EMBP,UG - Face Painting
10 am: Becki the Balloon Lady at EMBP,UG - Balloon Art
10am-12pm: Peace Poster Project-Hosted by the Lions Club - Free.Use your artistic ability to create a poster to be entered in an international contest with a grand prize of $5000!  
10am: Zumba with Derek Ogle at Upper Shelter - $5, All ages. Come get your heart pumping and burn some calories while dancing with Derek. Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers!
11 am: Pet Show at Upper Shelter - Put your pet in the spotlight! Prizes will be awarded for oldest, owner lookalike, best costume, best trick, best in show
12pm: Indoor Art/Youth Art/Photography Exhibit at CC, LL      
12pm: Holly Montgomery at Upper Shelter - Vocalist-Music from all genres
1pm: Steel Drums Fun with Island Music Trio Band at Upper Shelter - 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!
2pm: Castles and Kings with Butterfly the Clown at Upper Shelter - Free, All ages. Participate in a short skit of St. George and the Dragon  
3pm: Creative Writing Awards Presentation at Millwald Theatre      
6pm: Biergarten Opens at Next to Main Stage - 21+
5pm: Island Music Trio at Main Stage - Beach Music
6:30pm: One Particular Harbour - Jimmy Buffett Tribute at Main Stage - Beach Music
8:30pm: The Embers at Main Stage - Beach Music

Saturday, June 22, 2024

7:45am: 5-K Registration (Until 8:45 am) - Entry Fee: $30.00 - Pre-registration, $35.00 at WRC, UG - Pre-Registration suggested
9am: 5-K Run at Around Town      
9am: Chautauqua Cars in the Park (Until 12 pm) at Withers Park      
10am: Outdoor Art Exhibits (until 6 PM) at EBMP, UG      
10am: Artisan of the Day - Meigha Umbarger: Just Wear the Hat at EBMP, UG      
10am: Craft of the Day at EMBP, UG      
10am: Flower & Table Show, (Until 6 pm)           
12pm: Indoor Art/Youth Art/Photography Exhibit at CC, LL      
12pm: Appalachian Hoedowners at Upper Shelter - Clogging
6pm: Biergarten Opens at Next to Main Stage - 21+
6:30pm: Jess Kellie Adams at Main Stage - Country
8:30pm: Tyler Braden at Main Stage - Country

Date: June 14 - 22, 2024

Location: Various Venues in Wytheville, VA 24382

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