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SUMMARY:The Victorian Chautauqua Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Victorian Chautauqua Festival is a free weekend celebration of Mountain Lake Park\, Maryland's first Chautauqua resort community built along the B&O Railroad in 1881.\n\n\n\nThe weekend is an immersive experience filled with live performances of historical figures\, music\, and lectures on fascinating topics. You'll also enjoy browsing Artisan Row's hand-made goods\, touring the Historic District's original cottages in the Town Trolley\, and capturing yourself or your family in an authentic tintype photograph. Make time for a stroll through The Park to enjoy the full Victorian era. \n\n\n\nRIDES FOR FREE\n\nSaturday will feature authentic Ford Model-Ts and rides\, as well as a vintage car show. Sunday features horse-drawn carriage rides pulled by impressive black Percheron horses. \n\n\n\nKIDS RULE\n\nBring the entire family! Kid-Tauqua is running full steam all day with activities like face painting\, tie-dying\, make 'n' take\, music\, puppet making\, dress-up\, bubble making\, Punch & Judy Shows\, and guitar lessons. The little ones can also bring their swimsuits and play on the beloved Splash Pad for hours of fun in the sun. \n\n\n\nCONTESTS\n\nDon't forget to bring your competitive spirit. Saturday's renowned Beard & Mustache Contest and Women's Victorian Hat Competition invite contestants to win the 2025 coveted trophy cups. Watch out for those defending champions!\n\n\n\nBETHEL CENTER\n\nNew this year! Bethel Center\, the restored African American Church\, will be open to the public. Two performances will take place including Maryland's Poet Laureaut\, Lady Brion. And don't forget Vaudeville In The Street\, which has an incredible lineup of music and unusual acts. Two street performers include our Victorian embellished stilt-walker and Lars\, the contact juggler of Instagram fame. Be sure to wave to the high-wheel cyclist as he passes by. \n\n\n\nTICKET OFFICE MUSEUM\n\nMake time to visit the Ticket Office Museum\, which is housed in the octagonal original building. It was initially used to sell tickets to performances at the former Bashford Amphitheater. The opulent collection of photos and objects includes a timeline\, influential people\, and the lifestyle of early Mountain Lake Park. \n\n\n\nEach year\, the festival grows with additions and improvements. Leo Martin Memorial Park has brand new permanent restrooms\, which will be open throughout the weekend.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<span style="font-size:18px"><strong>The Victorian Chautauqua Festival is a free weekend celebration of Mountain Lake Park\, Maryland&#39\;s first Chautauqua resort community built along the B&amp\;O Railroad in 1881.</strong></span><br />\n<br />\nThe weekend is an immersive experience filled with live performances of historical figures\, music\, and lectures on fascinating topics. You&#39\;ll also enjoy browsing Artisan Row&#39\;s hand-made goods\, touring the Historic District&#39\;s original cottages in the Town Trolley\, and capturing yourself or your family in an authentic tintype photograph. Make time for a stroll through The Park to enjoy the full Victorian era.&nbsp\;<br />\n<br />\n<strong>RIDES FOR FREE</strong><br />\nSaturday will feature authentic Ford Model-Ts and rides\, as well as a vintage car show. Sunday features horse-drawn carriage rides pulled by impressive black Percheron horses.&nbsp\;<br />\n<br />\n<strong>KIDS RULE</strong><br />\nBring the entire family! Kid-Tauqua is running full steam all day with activities like face painting\, tie-dying\, make &#39\;n&#39\; take\, music\, puppet making\, dress-up\, bubble making\, Punch &amp\; Judy Shows\, and guitar lessons. The little ones can also bring their swimsuits and play on the beloved Splash Pad for hours of fun in the sun.&nbsp\;<br />\n<br />\n<strong>CONTESTS</strong><br />\nDon&#39\;t forget to bring your competitive spirit. Saturday&#39\;s renowned Beard &amp\; Mustache Contest and Women&#39\;s Victorian Hat Competition invite contestants to win the 2025 coveted trophy cups. Watch out for those defending champions!<br />\n<br />\n<strong>BETHEL CENTER</strong><br />\nNew this year! Bethel Center\, the restored African American Church\, will be open to the public. Two performances will take place including Maryland&#39\;s Poet Laureaut\, Lady Brion. And don&#39\;t forget Vaudeville In The Street\, which has an incredible lineup of music and unusual acts. Two street performers include our Victorian embellished stilt-walker and Lars\, the contact juggler of Instagram fame. Be sure to wave to the high-wheel cyclist as he passes by.&nbsp\;<br />\n<br />\n<strong>TICKET OFFICE MUSEUM</strong><br />\nMake time to visit the Ticket Office Museum\, which is housed in the octagonal original building. It was initially used to sell tickets to performances at the former Bashford Amphitheater. The opulent collection of photos and objects includes a timeline\, influential people\, and the lifestyle of early Mountain Lake Park.&nbsp\;<br />\n<br />\nEach year\, the festival grows with additions and improvements. Leo Martin Memorial Park has brand new permanent restrooms\, which will be open throughout the weekend.&nbsp\;
LOCATION:GPS Leo Martin Memorial Park 301 G Street Mountain Lake Park\, MD 21550
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DTSTAMP:20260418T050001Z
URL:https://members.visitdeepcreek.com/events/details/the-victorian-chautauqua-festival-07-13-2025-42454
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