The Merchants of Chester
List of Annual Events for
2010

Press materials are due six weeks prior to the event, so we can get the word out in plenty of time.
E-mail or call Leif Nilsson 860-526-2077




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Chester Winter Carnivale Samba Dance
Saturday - February 20, 2010
8 p.m. - 11 p.m.

St. Joseph Parish Center, (across the street from) 48 Middlesex Avenue, Chester, CT
The Samba Dance is the ultimate kick-off party for the Chester Winter Carnivale. Catch the thrill of Brazilian music, dancing, food and 2 drinks included in ticket price, (then cash bar), beverages, costumes, prizes and more! Tickets will be available $45 in advance on the website. http://www.brayce.org, at The Hammered Edge in the center of Chester (and other locations in the area - see the website); or, by check in mail to BRAYCE, P.O. Box 100, Chester, CT 06412, or, $50 at the door, students $15, with card, at the door. Proceeds benefit BRAYCE (Brazilian and American Youth Cultural Exchange), a non-profit foundation based in Chester.
Contact: Richard Calder
Phone: 860-526-2374, or email: rcalder@brayce.org








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Four on the Fourth
The Chester 4 mile Road Race

Chester Rotary Club Sponsor
Monday - July 5, 2010
Hours: Start Time: 10:00am SHARP
Location: Main Street, Chester Center, Chester, CT . Course:
Through the hills of Chester Location: Chester Center at the Flag Pole. Free parking is available at the Water Street and the Maple Street parking lots, both a short walk to the center.
Description: Four on the Fourth The Chester 4 mile Road Race Chester Rotary Club Sponsor Competition prizes for participants and festivities for onlookers. Live Music.
Registration: $20 pre-June 24th, $25 day of race.
Contact: Chester Rotary Club
For info and registration please visit our website:
www.chesterrotary.org
Phone: 860-526-2122
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Winter Carnivale
Sunday - February 21, 2010
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m
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Main Street, Chester Village Center, Chester, CT
Free parking is available at the Water Street and Maple Street parking lots, both are a short walk to the center's activities.
19th Annual Winter Carnivale includes Public Outdoor Ice Carving Competition, Chili Cook-off, Tractor Parade, Gallery Openings, Receptions, Shop Events and more! See website for schedule of events. Arrive Early!
Dress Warm... this is an OUTDOOR Event.
Contact: Leif Nilsson
(860) 526-2077
Winter Carnivale LLC,
One Main Street,
Chester, CT 06412


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Chester Historical Society "Historical Hospitality" Fund Raiser:
Saturday, April 24, 2010
5:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Gourmet Dinner at various Chester, CT homes
Enjoy a unique meal prepared by either a "celebrity" or local host chef. Includes wine. Cocktail party and hors d'ouevres prior at the Historical Society Mill.
Tickets: $100 per person
Contact: Jo Anne Park
Phone: 860-526-9875
Chester Historical Society, PO Box 204, Chester, CT 06412

info@chesterhistoricalsociety.org
http://www.chesterhistoricalSociety.org



Chester Agricultural and Mechanical Society Country Fair
Fri to Sun - August 27, 28, 29, 2010
Fri. 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., Sat. 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. and Sun. 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: The Chester Fair Grounds
Description: Traditional New England Fair
(860) 526-5947
Chester Agricultural and Mechanical Society
P.O. Box 646
Chester, CT 06412
http://www.chesterfair.org/









United Church of Chester
29 West Main Street 860-526-2697

Check with the church directly for dates

Pot Roast Supper – April
Rummage Sale - May
Home Tour – September






 
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May Day Night Art Gallery and Shop Opening Receptions

Friday - May 7, 2010
5:00 - 8:00 pm
Main Street, Chester Center, Chester, CT
Free parking is available at the Water Street and the Maple Street parking lots, both a short walk to the center.
May Day Night Art Gallery and Shop Opening Receptions.
Contact: Leif Nilsson
(860) 526-2077
Chester Merchants
PO Box 261
Chester, CT 06412

The Chester Rotary Club Lobster Festival
Saturday - September 11, 2010
The Chester Fair Grounds
Description: Fundraiser for the Rotary Club, Lobster dinner and Live band.
Live Music till 10pm+
Serving time Time: 5 -7pm
Contact: Bill Bernhart
(860) 526-3672
For more info: please visit our website: www.chesterrotary.org





















 
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Memorial Day Parade
Monday - May 31, 2010
Cedar Lake Swimming and recreation opens.
Parade Time: 9:00 am SHARP
Chester Center and West Main Street
Info: (860) 526-0013

Come Home to Chester Days
Fri/Sat - Sept 17 and 18, 2010
5:00 - 8:00 pm
Main Street, Chester Center, Chester, CT. Free parking is available at the Water Street and the Maple Street parking lots, both a short walk to the center.
Come Home to Chester Days Art Gallery and Shop Opening Receptions.
Contact: Sosse Baker
(860) 526-9822
Chester Merchants
76 Main Street
Chester, CT 06412












 

Chester Townwide Tag Sale
Date: May 29, 2010
Hours: 8am to 3pm

Location: all over town; maps at Town Center
Description: Usually over 60 tag sales throughout town run by local residents and businesses. Maps with locations of all sales are distributed at the Town Center for $1 each.
Contact: Glenn Reyer at 860-526-9924 glenn@thechestercompany.com or
Katie Wright at The Hammered Edge at 860-526-1654.
More info: info@chesterhistoricalsociety.org
http://www.chesterhistoricalSociety.org

 



Chester Sunday Market

Chester Sunday Market is a weekly farmers’ market and town-wide celebration of our community. Our vibrant piazza-style market is designed to bring the focus and energy back home—by maximizing the sale and use of regional produce and products right in the town’s center. We feature only Connecticut-grown agriculture, locally-produced food and regionally-made delights. Each week the theme-based market unites and engages our small town with delicious foods, as well as social and civic interaction and connections. Sundays, May through October, 9 am to 1:00 pm, downtown Chester center.


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Halloween Pumpkin Festival and Parade
Friday - October 29, 2010
Pumpkin carving contest!
5:00 - 8:00 pm
Main Street, Chester Center, Chester, CT. Free parking is available at the Water Street and the Maple Street parking lots, both a short walk to the center.
Halloween Pumpkin Festival and Parade
Pumpkin carving contest along with Costumed Art Gallery Openings
Contact: chesterparade@yahoo.com for more info













 
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Midsummer Nights Stroll
Friday - June 18, 2010
5:00 - 8:00 pm
Main Street, Chester Center, Chester, CT. Free parking is available at the Water Street and the Maple Street parking lots, both a short walk to the center.
Midsummer Nights Stroll Art Gallery and Shop Opening Receptions and previews.
Contact: Kathryne Wright
(860) 526-1654
Chester Merchants
P O Box 494 14 Main Street
Chester, CT 06412




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Holiday Night Town Christmas Tree Lighting and Caroling
Friday - December 3, 2010
5:00 - 8:00 pm
Main Street, Chester Village Center, Chester, CT
Free parking is available at the Water Street and the Maple Street parking lots, both a short walk to the center. Town Christmas Tree lighting, Caroling, Art Gallery and Shop Opening Receptions and Previews. 18th annual.
Contact: Town Hall
(860) 526-0013
Town Hall / Tree lighting
P O Box 218
Chester, CT 06412



 

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