As part of the Florida Chautauqua Assembly April 13 – 16, 2023, there will be free outdoor exhibits offered around Circle Drive at Chipley Park. Enjoy demonstrations and displays from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and until 3:30 on Sunday.
For more information on the Florida Chautauqua Assembly, go to https://floridachautauquaassembly.org/events
Florida Frontiersman Settlement Camp
Chipley Park between Library and Hall of Brotherhood: The Florida Pioneer Family is a ministry-based educational camp using authentic or reproduction materials to show how a family settling the Florida Panhandle might have looked during the 1920s. The setup has living areas, work areas, food, kitchen, and even some recreational activities. Whether it be a traditional settler of the 1920s who came looking for land and wealth or the centuries old Cracker Pioneers who might have simply squatted, the camp is a reflection of those times past when a family would come by wagon, train, or automobile and live off the land while homesteading. Visitors are free to touch items, ask questions, and get a bite to eat by the fire!
- Friday, April 14, 8am-5pm
- Saturday, April 15, 8-5pm
Florida Forest Service & FWC Indoor Nature Trail
Chipley Park behind Chautauqua Hall of Brotherhood: This indoor nature trail by the Florida Forest Service and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) displays the flora and fauna of forests in the state with special emphasis on the historical fact that Arbor Day in Florida was inspired by a presentation in 1885 on the grounds of the historic Florida Chautauqua Assembly in DeFuniak Springs. This tented exhibit sits on the very spot that presentation took place in 1885 which inspired Arbor Day in Florida! For the 2023 Assembly, the Trail will focus on the logging and turpentine industries which were integral to the 1920s economy throughout the Florida Panhandle. 4-H will also be offering Make and Take activities for children!
- Friday, April 14, 8am-5pm
- Saturday, April 15, 8am-5pm
- Sunday, April 16, 8am-3:30 pm
Tin Can Tourists Vintage Campers
Chipley Park across from Amphitheatre: Owners of these vintage campers invite you to view their lovingly refurbished 1940-60s era trailers and to learn about the lifestyle of the campers who originated this club in 1919.
- Friday, April 14, 8am-5pm
- Saturday, April 15, 8am-5pm
- Sunday, April 16, 8am-3:30 pm
Winnie the Pooh Storytime
Walton-DeFuniak Library, 3 Circle Drive: Join Christopher Robin as he reads Pooh’s favorite stories. After the reading, take photos with Winnie the Pooh and his friends, Piglet and Eeyore (actual miniature piglet and miniature donkey).
- Friday, April 14, 1pm-1:45pm
- Saturday, April 15, 1pm-1:45pm
Drone Demonstration by NWFSC
Amphitheatre, 1184 Circle Drive: This event will feature a short talk on drone history followed by a demonstration of what drones can do. If you are interested in learning more about drone training or want to pursue a career in drones, please visit Northwest Florida State College’s website or speak to a navigator at (850) 502-2895. The drone talk and demonstration will be conducted by Chris Abadia, program director for the College’s Aviation Center for Excellence.
- Friday, April 14, 10:30am-11:00am
Bookmobile
Between Library and Hall of Brotherhood: The Bookmobile will be open for circulation (check-in/check-out of library materials and to pick up holds.) We will be signing new patrons up for library cards as well as sharing our free library resources.
- Friday, April 14, 9am-5pm
- Saturday, April 15, 9am-5pm
- Sunday, April 16, 9am-5pm
Disc Golf
Hall of Brotherhood: Monda Duncan, a local disc golf player, will lead this interactive outdoor exhibit, which will begin with a brief history of disc golf followed by an actual disc golf game! Prizes will also be given out.
- Friday, April 14, 10am-12pm
- Saturday, April 15, 10am-12pm
Art Deco Sidewalk Chalk Art
Between First Presbyterian Church and Tin Can Tourists: Decorate the sidewalk with your art deco artwork.
- Friday, April 14, 12:30pm-3pm
- Saturday, April 15, TBD