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Festival of Trees 2020

Festival of Trees 2020 is a display of beautifully decorated Christmas trees at the historic Chautauqua Hall of Brotherhood, 95 Circle Drive in DeFuniak Springs, FL. Free admission. This eventContinue reading “Festival of Trees 2020”

Posted byMain Street DeFuniak SpringsNovember 9, 2020December 22, 2020Posted inCity of DeFuniak Springs, Community, Events, History, Kid-Friendly

Historic Florida Chautauqua Theater Announces Matinee Series

The Florida Chautauqua Theater, located in Downtown DeFuniak Springs, recently announced a Sunday Matinee Series. The first movies to be shown in the historic theater in over 35 years, the series will begin on Sunday, November 29, 2020, with a collection of holiday films beginning at 3:00 p.m. weekly.

Posted byMain Street DeFuniak SpringsNovember 9, 2020December 22, 2020Posted inCommunity, History, Kid-Friendly

2020 City Government Week to Highlight Major Developments in DeFuniak Springs

City uses online technology to communicate message during COVID DeFuniak Springs, FL…Leaders of the City of DeFuniak Springs are using the upcoming state-wide celebration of City Government Week to announceContinue reading “2020 City Government Week to Highlight Major Developments in DeFuniak Springs”

Posted byMain Street DeFuniak SpringsOctober 15, 2020December 22, 2020Posted inCity Council, Community, History

Preservation & Renovation: Perla Baking Co.

Commercial Preservation & Renovation completed by McWhorter Vallée Designs

Posted byMain Street DeFuniak SpringsAugust 28, 2020December 22, 2020Posted inCommunity, History, Projects

The Big Store

The corner of Baldwin Avenue and 8th street has always been the center for commerce in DeFuniak Springs. From the earliest years directly after the founding of the town with the railroad, this spotContinue reading “The Big Store”

Posted byMain Street DeFuniak SpringsAugust 20, 2020December 22, 2020Posted inHistory

St. Agatha’s Episcopal Church

A divine reminder of the original Chautauqua One of the key aspects of the Chautauqua movement and rural life throughout America was the deep-rooted belief and worship of God. But atContinue reading “St. Agatha’s Episcopal Church”

Posted byMain Street DeFuniak SpringsAugust 18, 2020December 22, 2020Posted inFree to attend, History, Kid-Friendly

Walton-DeFuniak Library

Directly following the inaugural Florida Chautauqua Assembly, during the winter of 1886 an organization of women formed the “Aid Society” in DeFuniak Springs. Their mission was to welcome the many newcomers who were attracted to our small railroad town byContinue reading “Walton-DeFuniak Library”

Posted byMain Street DeFuniak SpringsAugust 6, 2020December 22, 2020Posted inFree to attend, History, Kid-Friendly

The Florida Chautauqua Hall of Brotherhood

The Florida Chautauqua Hall of Brotherhood is the physical embodiment of every good and pure idea our founding fathers fostered as they established DeFuniak Springs. A Winter Assembly in theContinue reading “The Florida Chautauqua Hall of Brotherhood”

Posted byMain Street DeFuniak SpringsJuly 30, 2020December 22, 2020Posted inHistory

L&N Train Depot

The Florida Legislature chartered the Pensacola and Atlantic Railroad in March of 1881 to connect Chattahoochee to Pensacola with 170 miles of railway. Colonel W. D. Chipley, general manager of the PensacolaContinue reading “L&N Train Depot”

Posted byMain Street DeFuniak SpringsJuly 23, 2020December 22, 2020Posted inHistory

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#TBT to yesteryear on #mainstreetdfs ⏳ while tod #TBT to yesteryear on #mainstreetdfs ⏳ while today’s landscape looks 👀 a bit different, the heart ❤️ of downtown DeFuniak Springs can still be felt in our locally•owned and operated merchants 💪🏼 Come see for yourself 👋🏼
Have you explored @perlabakingco NEW MENU 🌯 ? H Have you explored @perlabakingco NEW MENU 🌯 ? Have you taken advantage of their NEW HOURS ⏰ We certainly are enjoying them! Tried the Hearty Biscuit 🥓 this a.m. ☀️ what’s your menu go-to?
Join us for the last #merrymainstreetdfs of the ho Join us for the last #merrymainstreetdfs of the holiday season ✨ on #mainstreetdfs Beginning at 1PM with Paw Patrol 🐶 , 2PM Mistletoe Market 🛍 3PM Santa 🎅🏼 & Mrs. Claus 🤶🏻 Carolers 🎶 at 4PM & the @choctawlandandtimber train 🚂 at 5PM at the Depot
#MerryMainStreetDFS has felt reminiscent of a @hal #MerryMainStreetDFS has felt reminiscent of a @hallmarkchannel movie or something from the pages of @southernlivingmag this holiday 🎄 season. See for yourself this Saturday • December 19. Schedule in our stories 🤳🏻
If you ordered a #MerryMainStreetDFS t-shirt 👚🎄 from us, please check your email! Shirts are in 🎉 If you haven’t already ordered a shirt, please stop by @fisherspharmacy @katiebethsboutique @soireedfs to buy 🛍
The holiday spirit is alive ✨ & well on #mainstr The holiday spirit is alive ✨ & well on #mainstreetdfs 🎄We are so grateful for our merchants and community’s support • Continue enjoying the FREE family fun downtown next Saturday 🎅🏼❤️
ALL ABOARD 🚂 The @choctawlandandtimber Express ALL ABOARD 🚂 The @choctawlandandtimber Express is running on Circle Dr • FREE to ride thanks to @clarkpartington 🎫 donations appreciated ❤️
All is merry ❤️ & bright ✨ on #mainstreetdfs All is merry ❤️ & bright ✨ on #mainstreetdfs 🎄#MerryMainStreetDFS events 🎅🏼 continue today. See full schedule at the link in our bio ♾
Shop 50+ vendors at our Mistletoe Market today fro Shop 50+ vendors at our Mistletoe Market today from 2PM 🕑 to 7PM 🕖 Shop 🛍 a variety of gift ideas, delicious treats and unique finds!
Beginning TONIGHT the @choctawlandandtimber Expres Beginning TONIGHT the @choctawlandandtimber Express 🚂 will be boarding in front of the •Train Depot• for rides along Circle Drive. Sponsored by @clarkpartington, rides are rolling Friday - Sunday 5pm-9pm. Donations appreciated ❤️
Santa Claus is coming to town 🎅🏼 Stop by @fi Santa Claus is coming to town 🎅🏼 Stop by @fisherspharmacy this Friday to meet Jolly Ole St. Nick & snag your letter to send to the North Pole ❄️ Letters can be dropped off at @katiebethsboutique 🎄✨
Do you hear what I hear 🎶 Shop 🛍 our Mistlet Do you hear what I hear 🎶 Shop 🛍 our Mistletoe Market (2-7PM) & our retail merchants (hours vary) this Saturday while enjoying the sights and sounds of the holiday season 🎄✨
Santa 🎅🏼 & Mrs. Claus 🤶🏻 will be back Santa 🎅🏼 & Mrs. Claus 🤶🏻 will be back on Baldwin this Saturday • Dec 5 during our #merrymainstreetdfs 🎄 thanks to @fisherspharmacy 👏🏼 See the full lineup of magical events ✨at the link in our bio ♾
We’ve got the golden✨ ticket 🎫 Join us this We’ve got the golden✨ ticket 🎫 Join us this afternoon at @fctheater on #mainstreetdfs for the first holiday Sunday Matinee of the season 🎄 The Polar Express is showing at 3PM 🕒
The Mistletoe Market is going on until 7PM on #mai The Mistletoe Market is going on until 7PM on #mainstreetDFS
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Main Street DeFuniak Springs (MSD) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization based in DeFuniak Springs, FL. MSD’s mission is to preserve, protect, maintain and improve the historic downtown district of DeFuniak Springs, Florida, and to increase community events and economic vitality to the downtown business district region.

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