About the Festival
The original Chautauqua in Madison dates back to 1901, when ten-day camp meetings gave Sunday school teachers a chance to mix their religious studies with recreation. The Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle provided correspondence schooling to adults in rural areas. The outdoor Chautauqua grew to include not only morally inspiring sermons but informative lectures, scientific demonstrations, political speeches, dramatic readings, theatrical presentations, magic acts, and musical performances. These annual camp meetings were held until 1929.
In addition to the fine artists and craftsmen showcasing their handmade work, the festival also features continuous live entertainment, a riverfront food fest, a kid’s activity tent, and a Saturday Evening Concert in the Park.
The event coordinator and a volunteer committee meet monthly to plan and produce this event. The Mayor, City of Madison employees and hundreds of volunteers work together to make the entire Chautauqua weekend a success. As visitors to the annual event will attest, the Madison Chautauqua is certainly bringing business into the downtown – just as the art show originators had hoped!
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SEPTEMBER
25 & 26, 2010
Saturday & Sunday,
10am to 5pm
Celebrate
the 40th
Madison
Chautauqua
Please, No Pets, No Bikes, No Skateboards, No Photos of Exhibitors’ Booths
created by Three Hats Marketing