Schedule of Events
Location Key
The following abbreviations are used to denote event locations.
| CC | Civic Center |
| CHOB | Chautauqua Hall of Brotherhood |
| MC | First Methodist Chapel |
| MS | First Methodist Sanctuary |
| MFH | First Methodist Fellowship Hall |
| SAPH | St. Agatha's Episcopal Parish Hall |
| SAS | St. Agatha's Episcopal Sanctuary |
Recurring Events
These events are offered on each Friday and Saturday.
| Time | Event | Presenter | Location | Fee |
| 7:00-10:00 | Breakfast | St. Agatha Episcopal Church | SAPH | per menu |
| 7:30-8:45 | Yoga on the Porch | June Enfinger | CHOB | No charge |
All Day Events
These events are offered all day on the dates shown. There is no admission charge.
| Day | Event | Presenter | Location |
| Fri, Feb 19 9:00-4:00 | Art Show | Paulette Morrison, Chairman | CC |
| Fri, Feb 19 9:00-4:00 | Quilt Show | Bette Haddon, Chairman | CC |
| Sat, Feb 20 9:00-4:00 | Art Show | Paulette Morrison | CC |
| Sat, Feb 20 9:00-4:00 | Quilt Show | Bette Haddon | CC |
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The Walton County Heritage Museum, located in the old L & N Depot on Circle Drive, will be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 11-4. No Charge. |
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Thursday, February 18
| Special Event | |||
| Event | Location | ||
| 6:00-8:00 PM | Chautauqua Birthday Celebration Art and Quilt Show | Civic Center | No Charge |
Friday, February 19
| Day 1 | |||
| Event | Presenter | Location | |
9:00 - 10:00 |
Opening Ceremonies: Three Taps of the Gavel; Welcome; Devotional | Mayor Harold Carpenter, Rev. Rob West, Chautauqua Voices and Florida Chautauqua Assembly Inc. President Ann Robinson | MS |
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Keynote 10:15 - 11:30 |
Great Grandson of Fredrick DeFuniak | A. Fox DeFuniak | MS |
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| History of Walton County | Joel Paul
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MS | |
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Session 2 3:15 - 4:30 |
Ten Commandments for Aging Gracefully |
Gerald Buchert | MS |
| Harriet Beecher Stowe |
Jan Turnquist |
SAS | |
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Vespers 5:00-5:30 |
Vespers | Ben Nelson and Chautauqua Voices | SAS |
| Evening Events | |||
| 5:00-7:00 | Pasta Supper - $6.00 | DeFuniak Springs Woman's Club | MFH |
| 7:00 | Blue Grass Concert
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The Grass Cutters
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MS |
Saturday, February 20
| Day 2 | |||
| Event | Presenter | Location | |
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Morning Devotional 9:00 - 10:00 |
Welcome and Devotional | Ann Robinson and the Chautauqua Voice | MS |
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Keynote 10:15 - 11:30 |
Historic Preservation - An effective tool for economic development and community sustainability | David Ferro |
MS |
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Session 1
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My Life as A Legal Alien |
Leroy Yount |
SAS |
"Harry Truman Where Art Thou?"
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David Bludworth
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MC
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| 1:30-3:00 | Tour of Homes | Celia Robinson | CHOB |
| 11:30-3:00 | Tour of Eucheanna | Kenneth Harrison | CHOB |
| 11:30-2:45 | |||
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Session 2 3:15 - 4:30 |
The Seven Universal Laws Guaranteed to Make You Happier
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Dr. Johnny Savage | MS |
Cooking Demonstration "Dine By Design" - Max of 20 people
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Chef Kim Pitchford | SAPH | |
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MC | ||
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Vespers 5:00-5:30 |
Vespers | CHOB Porch | |
| Evening Events | |||
| 7:00 | Conversations with Louisa May Alcott Buffet Dinner |
Jan Turnquist |
CHOB |
| Saturday Special Events | |||
| 9:00-4:00 | Don't forget the Art and Quilt Show |
CC |
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Friday, February 26
| Day 8 | |||
| Event | Presenter | Location | |
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Morning Devotional 9:00 - 10:00 |
Welcome and Devotional | Ann Robinson, Chautauqua Voices | MS |
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Keynote 10:15 - 11:30 |
"Memoirs of A Beautiful Boy" | Robert LeLeux | MS |
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Session 1 1:30 - 2:45 |
Afternoon with Southern Authors | Karen Zacharias, “Will Jesus Buy Me A Doublewide?” - Bernie Schein, “If Holden Caufield Were In My Classroom” - Robert LeLeux, “ Memoirs Of A Beautiful Boy“ - Armand Coutu, “The Enfoldeds” - Sister Schubert, "Cast Your Bread Upon The Waters" - and Kathie Bennett, Moderator |
MS |
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Session 2 3:15 - 4:30 |
Afternoon with Southern Authors
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Karen Zacharias, “Will Jesus Buy Me A Doublewide?” - Bernie Schein, “If Holden Caufield Were In My Classroom” - Robert LeLeux, “ Memoirs Of A Beautiful Boy“ - Armand Coutu, “The Enfoldeds” - Sister Schubert, "Cast Your Bread Upon The Waters" - and Kathie Bennett, Moderator |
MS |
Creative Writing |
Linda Parker Busby | SAS | |
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Vespers 5:00-5:30 |
Vespers | Ben Nelson and Chautauqua Voices | SAS |
| Evening Events | |||
| 6:00-9:00 | Candlelight Tour of House, Garden and Artist's Studio Finger Food Supper Meet the Authors Book Signing |
265 - 12th Street RSVP Greg Powell 805-974-0871 No Charge - Donations Accepted |
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| Friday Special Events | |||
| 2:00-5:00 | Victorian Tea Serenade, 1272 Circle Drive. $20. Call 850-307-2228 for Reservations | Ellen Mayfield & Victorian Tea Ladies | |
| 2:00-4:00 | |||
Saturday, February 27
| Day 9 | |||
| Event | Presenter | Location | |
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Morning Devotional 9:00 - 10:00 |
Welcome and Devotional |
Ann Robinson, Presient and the Chautauqua Voices | MS |
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Keynote 10:15 - 11:30 |
If Holden Caulfield Were in My Classroom | Bernie Schein | MS |
| Session 1 1:30 - 2:45 |
An Afternoon with Southern Authors | Karen Zacharias, “Will Jesus Buy Me A Doublewide?” - Bernie Schein, “If Holden Caufield Were In My Classroom” - Robert LeLeux, “ Memoirs Of A Beautiful Boy“ - Armand Coutu, “The Enfoldeds” - Sister Schubert, "Cast Your Bread Upon The Waters" - and Kathie Bennett, Moderator | MS |
| 11:45-1:15 | Lunch, Lectures and Book Signing with Sister Schubert and Karen Zacharias - Limit 50 | Sister Schubert Karen Zacharias |
MPH MS |
| 1:30-2:45 | Harry Truman Where Art Thou? | David Bludworth | SAS |
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Session 2 3:15 - 4:30 |
An Afternoon with Southern Authors
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Karen Zacharias, “Will Jesus Buy Me A Doublewide?” - Bernie Schein, “If Holden Caufield Were In My Classroom” - Robert LeLeux, “ Memoirs Of A Beautiful Boy“ - Armand Coutu, “The Enfoldeds” - Sister Schubert, "Cast Your Bread Upon The Waters" - and Kathie Bennett, Moderator | MS |
| Creative Writing | Linda Busby Parker | SAS | |
| A Visit with Phoebe Emerson | Jan Turnquist | MC | |
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Vespers 5:00-5:30 |
Vespers | Ben Nelson and Chautauqua Voices | SAS |
| Evening Events | |||
| 5:00-7:00 | Big Band Concert | Mr. B & The Rhythm Sisters | Walton High School |
| Saturday Special Events | |||
| 2:00-5:00 | Victorian Tea Serenade, 1272 Circle Drive. $20. Call 850-307-2228 for Reservations | Ellen Mayfield & Victorian Tea Ladies | |
Sunday, February 28
All events on Sunday are free.
| Day 4 | |||
| Devotional | Attend the church of your choice. | ||
| Porch Parties | |||
| 1:30-4:00 | Music-Dave's Music ensemble/Blue Grass, "Local, Loud, & Lively" | 836 Circle Drive | |
| "Sitting Pretty"-Chair Displays/Custom designs by Giles Thomas & Jim Foley | 772 Circle Drive | ||
| "Play A While" Display of antique toys by Bert Moore, Son of James E. Moore | 754 Circle Drive | ||
| "Keeping Time with Your Toes" Music by Absolute Dance Studio | 702 Circle Drive | ||
| Art Displays by Eileen West Gallery "Pictures for the Porches" and yard art | 620 Circle Drive | ||
| "Pelican Pickers" Music, Dulcimers, handmade and hand picked | 650 Circle Drive | ||
| Indian display - Artifacts by Rodney Ryals | 634 Circle Drive | ||
| Music - ensemble from Walton Middle School - C. Lindegren, Director | 550 Circle Drive | ||
| "The Flock has Landed" - flamingo display by Presbyterian Youth | 534 Circle Drive | ||
| Music by the Bee Bops, West DeFuniak Elementary | 199 Circle Drive | ||
| Music "Oldies Goodies" by Nancy Donaldson | 132 Circle Drive | ||
| "Say Cheese" Commemorative Photos by Inspirations Photography by Jenny Gomillion | 1264 Circle Drive | ||
| "All That Matters" local history on display | 1140 Circle Drive | ||
| Closing Ceremony | |||
| 4:00 | Lake Yard | ||
| 5:00 | Closing Ceremony: Three Taps of the Gavel | President Ann Robinson, Rev. Rob West, South Walton Ecumenical Choir | MS |
| Sunday Special Events | |||
| 2:00-5:00 |
Victorian Tea Serenade, 1272 Circle Drive. $20. Call 850-307-2228 for Reservations |
Ellen Mayfield & Victorian Tea Ladies | |
Chautauqua Map
Use this map to locate the events listed in the schedule.
