The Victorian Chautauqua is a proud recipient of a $10,000 grant-award from the Naylor Family Trust Fund as part of The Community Trust Foundation (CTF). Committee Chair Bob Spear and the Program Committee's Mary Helen Spear were in attendance to accept the award.

New for the 2023 Victorian Chautauqua is the Victorian Hat Competition. If you need some inspiration, a special workshop will be held at the Garrett County Arts Council $MART ART Shared Workspace.

The 2023 Victorian Chautauqua program has something for everyone and every age. Mark your calendar for July 8th and 9th for a weekend-long festival in the heart of Mountain Lake Park’s Historic District.

The Victorian Chautauqua Writers’ Workshop Series is back with two adult and two children’s programs from instructors who are leaders in their fields. These valuable workshops provide a learning experience for writers who want to hone their skills in a nurturing, collaborative environment.

The Town Trolley Keepsake Ornament makes a perfect holiday gift. Once the minimum order has been met, the ornaments will go into production. You can avoid shipping fees by picking them up at the Ticket Office & Museum over Autumn Glory Weekend. Saturday, October 15, and Sunday, October 16. Click the button below for more details and to order.

On Saturday, August 20, 2022, residents and visitors to Garrett County can experience a unique time travel adventure by riding the Mountain Lake Park Trolley from Oakland’s Historic Center to the Mountain Lake Park Historical Association Museum. Seating is limited.

Congratulations to Ethan Kelley from West Virginia who won the title of 2022 Hairyman Champion at the Beard & Mustache Contest during the Victorian Chautauqua.

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Although actress and drama therapist Sara Sincell lives in far-away Los Angeles, that fact is not stopping her from traveling east this weekend to her hometown to take part in Mountain Lake Park’s Victorian Chautauqua. Sincell will be portraying Harriet Quimby, a ground-breaking young woman who among many other accomplishments was the first female aviator to cross the English Channel flying her own plane.

Admission and parking are free! This is made possible through grants, nonprofit funding, business sponsorships, and private donations. It is with great pleasure that we thank these entities for their generosity, and more importantly for their kind endorsement of The Victorian Chautauqua.

In a long-standing Chautauqua tradition, Sean and Debi Beachy will lead a hymn sing much like the original founders of Mountain Lake Park would have expected. Two performances on Sunday, July 10th will allow everyone a chance to participate without missing other programming.

Back for a second time, the Beard & Mustache Contest is a lighthearted celebration that will certainly grow on you. Join the fun, Sunday, July 9th at 5:00 PM.

The Victorian Chautauqua food market offers an array of delicious treats and local favorites to keep your engine running all day long. Stop by between performances or grab something to go as the day comes to a close.

Victorian Chautauqua attendees will be able to stay connected throughout the weekend and enjoy the opportunity to share their fun on social media platforms with posts and live media with free Wi-Fi powered by NeuBeam.

The entire children's program at the 2022 Victorian Chautauqua has been graciously funded by Samantha Funding The Arts. The nonprofit is led by June and Charlie McClosky in memory of their daughter Samantha who was passionate about the arts. Over time, countless arts programs in the community and beyond have been made possible through the organization's philanthropic work.

A special dedication ceremony will take place on Sunday, July 10 at 4:00 PM in Mountain Lake Park. The program will gather representatives from across the state to recognize Julia Walker Ruhl for her important contributions to the women’s movement.

An extraordinary Artisan Market will captivate your imagination with hand-made treasures for your home or that special gift.

What do you get when you cross the Victorian era with music technology? The TeenPunk Silent Disco! This free summer kick-off event is exclusively catered to teens and sponsored by John Rose at Edward Jones.

A couple devoted to the past through fashion and photography will make their mark on the 2022 Victorian Chautauqua. Chris Jones and Courtney Cauthon will offer sittings to capture their subjects in a photographic technique that was perfected during the Civil War.

A long tradition of Chautauqua programming centers on cultural enrichment. Programs are assembled from an array of talented people who bring theatrical performance, music, and historical narratives to the stage. One of The Victorian Chautauqua’s goals is to inspire and nurture creativity by providing a place where the fruits of that extraordinary work can be showcased.