Good news for Chautauqua 2017!

Good news! Plans for the 2017 Chautauqua are well underway! The 32^nd Annual Daviess County Chautauqua is set for the weekend of Sept. 16-17 with all the usual activities.

Kate Chrisman has stepped up and accepted the challenge to lead the Chautauqua committee. Many others have stepped forward to volunteer their help in continuing the annual event, and more volunteers are needed!

Mary Hacking, who led the Chautauqua committee since 2014, put up a plea for someone to step up and continue the event in the May 3 edition of the Gallatin North Missourian. On April 6 the Daviess County Arts Council, whose members hosted Chautauqua events and activities in recent years, decided as a group not to continue shouldering the responsibility of producing and organizing the Chautauqua. This decision was not based on any feeling that Chautauqua should end, but the council leadership had shouldered other personal obligations. Kate Chrisman has now stepped forward to lead the event.

The 2017 Chautauqua will feature traditional events as well as some new ones. On Saturday, there will be Old West reenactments, a heritage area with Civil War displays, the usual baby show, car show, carnival, talent show, the parade with a special section for pedal tractors, the 5K run/walk, jail tours, and music. On Friday, Sept. 15, a movie will be shown on the square. Sunday events are still under discussion.

At this point, no band has been signed for Saturday night entertainment. Kate and her helpers would welcome your suggestions and help to fill this spot.

Jessica Holcomb is in charge of vendors. If you are interested in coming to Chautauqua, contact her at 660-663-5271, or sign up online at www.daviesscountyart.com. (Although out of date at this point, the website will be updated soon!)

If you have ideas or suggestions or would like to help with the Chautauqua, give Kate a call at 660-663-7912! The first meeting of the council will be at 6 pm. Thursday, June 22, above Subway.