Meeting an author can expand your appreciation for the written word. Stop by Meet the Author, where this year's topics cover matters of history and love.

Programming updates are electrifying! Three scheduled performances have changes. See what to expect at the 2025 Victorian Chautauqua.

A prestigious three-piece ensemble, comprising baritone vocalist Kevin Biennear, violinist Kat Dillon, and pianist Russel Wilson, will perform Saturday, July 12 at 7:30 PM.

Do you feel like a winner? Enter the Beard & Mustache Contest or the Victorian Hat Competition. If you’re not entering, be sure to join the fun to see who this year’s champions will be.

Samantha Funding The Arts has graciously funded the entire 2025 children's program at the Victorian Chautauqua. The funding nonprofit is led by June and Charlie McClosky in memory of their daughter Samantha, who was passionate about the arts.

The Victorian Chautauqua received a grant award from the Community Trust Foundation, ensuring that admission remains free to the public.

Tickets for the 2025 Victorian Chautauqua fundraiser dinner are available for purchase online or by mail with a personal check.

The 2025 Victorian Chautauqua schedule is announced. Experience Mountain Lake Park’s Historic District in all its glory.

Maryland’s Poet Laureate, Lady Brion, will present at the 2025 Victorian Chautauqua on Saturday, July 12, at 2:00 PM at Bethel Center. In 2024, Lady Brion is the eleventh and youngest Poet Laureate in Maryland’s history and the only spoken word artist ever to hold this position.

Most of the celebration of Deep Creek Lake’s 100th-year anniversary will take place in the Lake District. But a popular piece of lake-area history is coming in July to Victorian Chautauqua in Mountain Lake Park and to Our Town Theatre in Oakland on August 5.

Surveyed audiences pleaded that Edwards return for another engagement after his impressive performance in 2024. Aiming to please, and already a consideration, the program committee agreed to request his return in 2025. He will perform at the Vaudeville In The Street stage on Saturday, July 12, and Sunday, July 13, 2024.

The Victorian Chautauqua prepares to celebrate its fifth anniversary.

The fourth consecutive Victorian Chautauqua was a resounding success, with record-breaking attendance and picture-perfect weather. So much to do in so little time.

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The Victorian Chautauqua was represented by Bob Spear, who submitted the grant application, and the Program Committee's Mary Helen Spear while accepting the grant award from The Community Trust Foundation on June5th.

A Rhode Island native, Lars Matthew Reick began a journey in the performative arts at the young age of 12. He reached internet fame with 8-ring manipulation, which he will be performing all weekend at the Victorian Chautauqua , July 6 & 7.

Plans have been laid for the 2024 Victorian Chautauqua fundraiser dinner under the big top tent next to the oldest standing cottage in Mountain Lake Park. Come as you are or in period attire to kick off the weekend festivities with great food, drinks, and companionship.

Samantha Funding The Arts has graciously funded the entire 2024 children's program at the Victorian Chautauqua. The funding nonprofit is led by June and Charlie McClosky in memory of their daughter Samantha, who was passionate about the arts.

The 2024 Victorian Chautauqua is pleased to receive a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council for two musical performances, solo classical guitarist Mark Edwards, and a six-piece jazz ensemble Halley Jazz, led by Halley Shoenberg.

The fourth annual Victorian Chautauqua Festival unfolds in the Historic District of Mountain Lake Park on Saturday, July 6th, and Sunday, July 7th.