Chautauqua’s Lost and Found Office is located in front of the Farmer’s Marketing building near the Main Gate Welcome Center. Lost and Found is open during the Summer Assembly from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Monday–Saturday. You may call Lost and Found during the Summer Assembly at 716-357-6314.

There is a Post Office located on Bestor Plaza.

You do not need to wear your gate pass, but it will be scanned as you enter or exit the grounds and performance venues.

There is no formal dress code and Chautauqua is a causal place.

Beaches are available to those who have a valid gate pass or ticket to be on the grounds. Please check in advance if the beach is open and that there is a lifeguard on duty.

Public restrooms are located behind the Smith Memorial Library, at the Amphitheater, on the sides of the Colonnade, the Hall of Philosophy, the Pier Building, Turner Community Center, The Main Gate Welcome Center, and the Visitors Center

The Amphitheater is an open-air venue with a roof. All seating is under the roof.

The Main Welcome Center Auto Gate is open 24 hours a day. All other gates open at 7 a.m.

Yes, Amazon, FedEx, UPS, Instacart and other food deliveries are available at your accommodations.

With your gate and parking passes, you should enter through the gate closest to your residence to unload. There is no reason to go to the Main Gate Welcome Center upon arrival if you already have your gate and parking passes. The attendant at the gate entrance will give you a 45-minute unloading pass.