A full weekend of live music, early 1900s games, and community engagement will be on hand at the Pana Chautauqua 2023. Short of taking the horse and buggy to the grounds, Kitchell Park in Pana will be transformed to emulate life in the early 1900s, hosting blacksmith demonstrations, a fishing derby, an old-time baseball game, pie-baking contest, Native American displays, and much more. The free event will run Friday through Sunday, October 6th, 7th, and 8th.
Friday night at the Pana Chautauqua will feature live, acoustic music from area musicians. Tim DeSherlia, Co-Chairman for the Pana Historical Society explained that this is a returning event for Pana but has yet to get underway in some years. DeSherlia is excited to offer this weekend of history and activity to the community.
The old-time baseball game is one event that DeSherlia does not want the community to miss. Similar to the other events, this game will be correct to the time period, playing without baseball gloves and a different style of ball, then concluded with a historical ceremony.
Food, vendors, and craft demonstrations will be at the Pana Chautauqua for all three days of the event. DeSherlia thanks local clubs and volunteers who helped make it all possible.
For information about all the activities and events this weekend at the Pana Chautauqua can be found on their Facebook page titled, Pana Chautauqua 2023.
Tim DeSherlia appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.
