Chautauqua Festival 2025 at the Longview Public Library

The Longview Public Library's Chautauqua Festival is coming!

Our annual cultural festival returns on April 12, from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

This event is FREE and is all about celebrating all the rich, diverse culture that Longview has to offer, including live music & performances, local authors, artists, & artisans, food trucks, face-painting, and so much more!

Register for a vendor booth space to promote your books, photography, art, creations, etc. for only $20.00!

Vendors may sign up to rent a 10’ X 10’ booth space and must provide their own booths (table, chairs, tent, etc.).

Vendor booth spaces are outdoors on the Longview Public Library Eastman Plaza, and a tent is strongly recommended for sun protection. Please be mindful of windy conditions as well, and bring items to help weigh/support your setup.

Vendors are welcome to come set up early.

Library staff will arrive at 8:00 AM. If you arrive earlier, there won't be anyone there to direct you just yet. So, we recommend you come in at 8:30 AM to start your setup.

There is a limited number of sites available with outlets for electricity.

As soon as you register, please contact Bronwyn at (903) 237-1351 or [email protected] to request an area with electricity.

Contact us with any questions regarding Chautauqua!

VENDOR RULES

- Chautauqua Festival is a public event for all ages. All vendors, vendor booths, and vendor merchandise must be family-friendly in nature.

- Longview Public Library reserves the right to deny admission or eject any person violating the Library's rules, local, state, or federal laws, or whose conduct is deemed illegal, disorderly, or offensive by management.

- All vendors consent to having their names, images, and/or likenesses captured in print, photographs, and/or video by the Longview Public Library and reproduced for educational and/or promotional purposes.

2025 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

We will have a full day of performances and informative speakers/panels!
(**Performers are currently being finalized and scheduled. Line up is subject to change. Please contact us if you were interested in being a performer.)

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

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12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

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1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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In addition to these performers, you will find lots of crafts and activities to do around the plaza at various booths.

Keep Longview Beautiful will hold a mini-ribbon cutting ceremony for our brand new garden beds and landscaping!

Circle S Petting Zoo will bring some animal friends to meet.

The Safety City Mini-Park across the street from the library/city hall will be open for the event duration. Plan to bring your own bikes (parks does not have any to loan out) and explore the mini-city!

Keep up with all the Chautauqua information on our website:

LongviewTexas.Gov/Chautauqua

Host or Publisher Longview Public Library