2023 Details TBD

Each year, Mountain Lake Park celebrates its founding with a free Chautauqua weekend following the 4th of July. Performances, lectures, live music, and activities relive a bygone era that began as a planned community along the B&O Railroad.

Shaw-tock-wah? That’s how you say it. Many people may have heard the word Chautauqua but don't necessarily know what it means. Simply put, it’s an educational institution for experiential learning of literary works, music, historical and topical people and events, arts, and culture.

The two-day Victorian Chautauqua features live music, historical lectures, re-enactors, children's activities, artists and heritage demonstrations, and historic homes tours, all in the spirit of the town’s founding members.

In the true Chautauqua spirit, a schedule of historical performances, lectures, and live music will enrich and entertain all ages. The program committee is currently putting together a lively weekend. All presentations are free and family-friendly.