Chautauqua-Wawasee is inviting you for an encounter with Thomas Jefferson the man who defined American Independence. World-renowned Jefferson re-enactor, J.D. Sutton, as 77-year-old Mr. Jefferson is retired, but still busy. He’s looking back on his life, reflecting on his “services” to our country, the things he’s been able to accomplish as well as things left undone. […]
Chautauqua-Wawasee is holding the 8th annual Wawasee Oakwood Fine Arts Festival on May 28 in the park of Oakwood Resort in Syracuse, Indiana. This Festival brings together over 30 local and regional artists from around Indiana and beyond. All art has been juried to qualify for inclusion in the festival. The beautiful outdoor setting provides […]
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March is Women’s History Month and Chautauqua Wawasee would like to take the opportunity to honor some of the amazing ladies who have made a huge impact in the world we live in. Please visit our Facebook page during the month of March to celebrate these lovely ladies along with us!
Love Nature? “How do you know it loves you back?” Chautauqua Wawasee has a unique program for WACF’s Earth Day, April 30. For the first time ever, Dani Tippman, Cliff Kindy and John Edgerton are collaborating to discuss a message of hope, harmony, and humility. 10:00 – 10:50 a.m. REMEMBRANCE: Water is Life; Human/Plant diversity […]
THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT, but don’t worry, we will be releasing information on our fall cruise soon! Chautauqua-Wawasee and the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum will once again enjoy local historian Ann Garceau as she narrates a cruise of Lake Wawasee highlighting “Points of Interest” aboard the SS Lillypad II. This event is always popular […]
If you have juried art we are adding a select few new artists in 2022. This expands the number of artists from 30 to 35. The Festival is in a park setting, attended by families. Attendees and artists appreciate the intimate size of this annual show…and come back year after year.
Our 2021 Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration was a HUGE success! Thank you to all who volunteered, donated, and attended! Because of YOU, this evening was magical! Please enjoy this slideshow and we hope to see each and every one of you next year. Make sure to visit us on Facebook to stay up to […]
For the first time in nearly two years, the Purdue Varsity Glee Club is back on the road in 2022. Chautauqua-Wawasee is bringing them to Syracuse for an April 22 performance. This dynamic musical troupe offers a versatile repertoire including gospel, vocal jazz, swing, contemporary hits, romantic ballads, classical choral selections, barbershop, folk melodies, patriotic […]
Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration Looking for a unique fun-filled Christmas family activity? Chautauqua’s Old Fashioned Christmas is the answer. After Thanksgiving’s turkey stupor, on Saturday, November 27, come to Oakwood Resort in Syracuse. Yes, Santa will be there with his reindeer, and yes, you can pet them! Enjoy the Live Nativity and Sleigh Rides …and, […]