Downtown Wytheville

06/23/2026

ok everyone, right now we have 7 signed up. We are going to roll with it anyway! With that said, we will continue to take registrations through the end of Thursday. If you know anyone that might be interested, please have them fill out the link in the original post. For those that are currently registered, its a go! and we will send out the final details shortly after registration ends! Let's have fun with it!

06/22/2026

July 4 America 250th Celebration and Street Festival t-shirt presale starts tomm. Stop by The Eclectic Pearl and get yours. We very much appreciate your support!!

06/22/2026

We weren’t sure we could pull it off, so we kept it under wraps for a while, but the goal all along was to create our next public art piece during the Wythe Arts Council Chautauqua Festival and we’re excited to announce that it’s happening!

Please join us in welcoming Josh Johnston from Boone, North Carolina. Josh has created numerous outstanding murals throughout downtown Boone and across Western North Carolina, helping transform public spaces through vibrant, community-focused artwork.

During this year’s Chautauqua Festival, Josh will be bringing Wytheville’s newest mural to life in the heart of Elizabeth Brown Park. This exciting addition to our growing collection of public art will continue to build on our sense of place and experience right here at home.

Be sure to stop by, say hello, and watch this incredible mural take shape throughout the festival. There’s something special about seeing public art created in real time.

06/21/2026

Sunday at the festival!!

Join us in Elizabeth Brown Park today to celebrate Father’s Day, the first day of Summer, and the many talented performers we have from right here in Wytheville. 🩷💜💛🩵 Sunday, June21st.

06/20/2026

06/20/2026

First full day of the 42nd annual Wythe Arts Council Chatauqua Festival. Get out and support your local festival! Stay tuned for some big news!!

Join us today and help kick off the 42nd annual Chautauqua Festival in the Park. There will be great activities, food and entertainment all day in Elizabeth Brown Park including Emily Ann Roberts on the main stage this evening at 8:30pm. 🩷💜💛🩵

06/18/2026

You asked for it so here we go. Hot off the press, July 4 America 250th Celebration and Street Festival pre-sale t-shirts and commemorative custom artwork festival posters.

Available starting Tuesday June 23 at The Eclectic Pearl right here in Downtown Wytheville

Posters $20
T-shirts $25

06/17/2026

Okay everyone, we have had so much engagement and feedback on this post and it's clear there is a lot of excitement about bringing chalk art to the Downtown Wytheville July 4 America 250th Celebration and Street Festival this year!

Unfortunately, despite our efforts, we have not been able to secure a professional chalk artist capable of creating artwork at this scale. But rather than let the idea fade away, we're ready to pivot and turn it into a little friendly patriotic competition!

If we can get at least 10 participants signed up, we'll host a Chalk Art Contest during the festival with two divisions:

🇺🇸 Ages 18 & Under
🇺🇸 Ages 18+

The winning artist in each division will receive a $100 gift card, festival t-shirt and commemorative poster, with winners selected by the general public attending the event.

If we reach 10 or more participants, we'll make it happen!

Interested? Sign up at the link below and help us bring some colorful creativity to Downtown Wytheville this Independence Day.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BCXGLGQ

To be eligible for the contest, you must supply your own chalk and materials as needed. We will provide a 6ft x 6ft spot for your creation. Entries that stay with an America 250th patriotic theme are recommended but not mandatory.

Share this post with your friends, family, artists, and aspiring artists. Let's see what our community can create!

06/17/2026

Hear ye! Hear ye! Dunk a Redcoat. For America!

This 4th of July, the Millwald is settling the score, one dunk at a time.
From noon to 4 PM, in front of the theatre, we're hosting a Revolutionary-era dunk tank featuring a rotating cast of absurd patriotic costumed characters, questionable historical accuracy, and wildly inconsistent British accents.
Throughout the day, a new Redcoat will take the seat. Bring the family and your throwing arm. Our country needs you in Downtown Wytheville!

06/12/2026

We are pumped to announce the headliner of the July 4 America 250th Celebration and Street Festival this year!

Hailing all the way from New Orleans, J & The Causeways have built a loyal following with their powerful blend of soul, rock, Americana, and R&B. Fronted by Jordan Anderson's dynamic vocals and backed by a talented ensemble of musicians, the band delivers an authentic sound that's both timeless and fresh.

Known for electrifying live performances, rich storytelling, and a groove that keeps audiences on their feet, J & The Causeways have shared stages with some of the biggest names in modern roots and soul music while carving out a sound all their own.

Whether you're a fan of classic soul, Southern rock, or heartfelt Americana, this is a band worth knowing and a show you won't want to miss.

If you haven't discovered J & The Causeways yet, now is your chance

Come join us at the July 4 America 250th Celebration and Street Festival