Admission & Parking Fees
Lakeside requires guest and residents to purchase a Chautauqua Pass and Auto Pass to enter the grounds between May 26-Sept. 4, 2023. Lakeside Chautauqua is a nonprofit organization and year-round destination for all ages. At the heart of the Lakeside experience, and what sets it apart from a typical vacation, is our summer Chautauqua programming season – a perfect balance to nurture mind, body and spirit. Choose from any combination of religion, education, cultural arts and recreation programming.
To provide you with quality entertainment, preachers, speakers, recreation, children’s activities and family programs throughout the summer and to maintain our grounds and historic facilities year-round, Lakeside requires guests and residents to purchase a Chautauqua Pass and Auto Pass.
Chautauqua Passes
Purchasing a Chautauqua Pass includes admittance to Lakeside’s grounds as well as access to Hoover Auditorium entertainment, the Pool, Wellness Center and a variety of Chautauqua experiences. Plus, your Chautauqua Pass is valid from the date of use until 7 p.m. the following day, which means you get to experience almost two days of summertime fun for the price of one. Learn more about the value of your Chautauqua Pass. There are a variety of Chautauqua Passes and Auto Passes to choose from depending on the length of your visit. Guests under 4 and over 90 enjoy free admission.
Standard Adult Passes
Available from May 26 - June 22 and August 7 - September 4| Daily - Weekday | Daily - Weekend | Weekly |
|---|---|---|
| $30* | $31* | $190* |
Premium Adult Passes
Available from June 23 to August 6| Daily - Weekday | Daily - Weekend | Weekly |
|---|---|---|
| $35* | $37* | $235* |
Youth Passes
Ages 13-21| Daily | Weekly |
|---|---|
| $17 | $112 |
Child Passes
Ages 5-12| Daily | Weekly |
|---|---|
| $5 | $30 |
Auto Passes
| Parking Location | Daily | Weekly |
|---|---|---|
| Inside Gate | $15 | $99 |
| South Lot | $8 | $56 |
| Danbury Lot | $3 | $21 |
Season Passes
| Pass Type | Early Bird Cost March 4 - May 31 |
Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | $934 | $972 |
| Youth Ages 13-21 |
N/A | $470 |
| Child Ages 5-12 |
N/A | $85 |
| Auto | $235 | $255 |
| Golf Cart 2-4 Passengers |
N/A | $229 |
| Golf Cart 6 Passengers |
N/A | $240 |
Additional types of Chautauqua Passes
An $8 Partial Day Pass, valid for 4 hours, is available at the gates to experience Lakeside. A Partial Day does not include an Auto Pass or access to Hoover Auditorium entertainment or the Grindley Aquatic Wellness Campus Pool and Wellness Center. This pass is available for purchase at the gates upon entry and must be purchased before 7 p.m.
Short-term Complimentary Passes are available upon entry at the gates and are available for a variety of events and activities. Passes must be scanned when entering and exiting Lakeside. Please note that Complimentary Passes do not include access to Hoover Auditorium shows or the Grindley Aquatic Wellness Campus Pool and Wellness Center. Other conditions and Auto Passes may apply.
Church Pass: This pass is available from 7:30-10:30 a.m. Sunday; valid until 1 p.m. The Church Pass includes admittance for guests and auto. This pass must be presented to the gate attendant upon departure. If the time allotted is exceeded, the guest(s) will be charged a fee.
Faith for Living Hour Pass: This pass is available from 8:30-9 a.m. Monday-Thursday; valid until 1 p.m. The Faith for Living Hour Pass includes admittance for guests and auto. This pass must be presented to the gate attendant upon departure. If the time allotted is exceeded, the guest(s) will be charged a fee.
Tuesday Vespers Pass: This pass is available from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday; valid until 9 p.m. The Tuesday Vespers Pass includes admittance for guests and auto. This pass must be presented to the gate attendant upon departure. If the time allotted is exceeded, the guest(s) will be charged a fee.
Thursday Catholic Mass Pass: This pass is available from 6-6:30 p.m. Thursday; valid until 9 p.m. The Thursday Catholic Mass Pass includes admittance for guests and auto. This pass must be presented to the gate attendant upon departure. If the time allotted is exceeded, the guest(s) will be charged a fee.
Sunday Sunset Praise Pass: This pass is valid 7:30-9:30 p.m. for the Sunday Sunset Praise Worship Service. The pass includes admittance for guests and auto. This pass must be presented to the gate attendant upon departure. If the time allotted is exceeded, the guest(s) will be charged a fee.
We encourage you to purchase passes online prior to your arrival
This way you’ll be able to scan your mobile pass or printed pass at any gate and forward passes to guests.
Using your Chautauqua Pass
Barcode Scanning
Lakeside has invested in upgraded technology for the 2023 Chautauqua season. All passes will contain a barcode and will be scanned when entering and exiting the gates. Passes are required for entry to Hoover Auditorium and the Grindley Aquatic & Wellness Campus Pool.
Entering & Exiting the Gates & Select Facilities
Please present your Chautauqua Pass to be scanned by the gate attendant when entering and exiting the gates of Lakeside. Passes are required for entry to Hoover Auditorium and the Grindley Aquatic & Wellness Campus Pool. Guests can present Chautauqua Passes and Auto Passes from their mobile devices or a printed pass.
Parking
An Auto Pass is required from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day.
To help with congestion and continue our high safety standards, Lakeside offers three different parking options and fees: inside the gates, at the South Gate Parking Lot and Danbury School Parking Lot. Upon receiving your Auto Pass, please place it in the lower left corner of your windshield. The Safety Services Department will check Auto Passes as part of their daily routine.
We encourage you to purchase passes online prior to your arrival
This way you’ll be able to scan your mobile pass or printed pass at any gate and forward passes to guests.
Will Call
Will Call, for prepaid Chautauqua Passes and Auto Passes, is located inside the Welcome Center, near the Route 163/South Gate Parking Lot. Hours are 1-9 p.m. daily. Please note: there is no drive-thru window at the Welcome Center. Short-term parking is located outside the building. Please use the stairs or ramp from the South Gate Parking Lot to pick up Passes from the desk attendant. If you arrive outside of the Welcome Center’s operating hours, visit the Fifth Street Gate to pick up Passes.
Gift Cards
Discounted gift cards are available for purchase by Adult Season Passholders from the Hoover Ticket Office.
Discounted Gift Cards
Discounted gift cards available for purchase by Adult Season Passholders from the Hoover Ticket Office. Adult Season Passholders may purchase up to three (3) discounted $200 gift cards at $170 each for a savings of 15% equaling a $30 bonus per gift card.
- The gift cards are redeemable for all Lakeside Chautauqua ticket and pass purchases.
- Gift cards do not expire.
- To check gift card balance visit storecard.com/vt or call 877-654-6937.
Non-Discounted Gift Cards
Standard (non-discounted) gift cards not contingent on season pass purchases are available at the Administration Office year-round and are redeemable exclusively for ticket and pass purchases.
Questions? Contact 419-798-4461, ext. 265 or email guestinfo@lakesideohio.com.