Many thanks to our "First Forty" contributors who helped us get to this stage of our plans. 
The conceptual renderings are  provided courtesy of UrbanArch Associates.

FAQ

• Original thoughts about updating the current amphitheater arose after a concert in the park in 2010:  "Rock the Park! 2010"
• Group of citizens with interest in the Park met with architect to discuss the feasibility of an enlarged amphitheater in 2011
• Concept approved by Board of Aldermen of The City of Crystal Springs on March 1, 2011
• Evaluation of funding sources led to formation of CAFI in 2012 with application for recognition as a 501(c)3 corporation being approved in 2013
• Fundraising efforts were re-initiated after Board meeting in December of 2013
• "First Forty" fundraising initiative begun in the Spring of 2014 allowed CAFI to obtain concept renderings of the amphitheater project
• 2022 - State of Mississippi appropriated $500,000 for improvements at Chautauqua Park to include the Amphitheater project
• Fall of 2022 site preparation began
• 2023 - State of Mississippi appropriated $500,000 for Chautauqua Park to include the Amphitheater Project
• 2024 - Site preparation continues while architectural drawings are being completed