Apr 23, 2011
Chester's Family Easter Egg Hunt
10:30 am. Ropes drop at 11:00 am!
Location: Municipal Field on Main Street, Chester NJ

The 17^th Annual Chester Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by the Historic Chester Business Association (HCBA), will be held on Saturday, April 23^rd, in downtown Historic Chester, New Jersey. This fun, family-oriented Spring holiday event will feature over 5,000 eggs filled with candy and prizes, and includes a competitive Jelly-Bean Counting Contest and confectionary-themed raffles. Attendees will enjoy live music and comedy from legendary children’s entertainer, Polka Dot the Clown, and a special visit from The Easter Bunny.

Children and their parents will meet at Gazebo/Municipal Field on Main Street at 10:30 am for the largest Easter Egg hunt in Morris County, “To see the tremendous passion and energy of hundreds of children is worth every candy, every egg, and every effort to touch our community,” comments Kathy Barbieri, President of the HCBA. “Last year’s event drew more than 1,000 people and we expect it to be even larger this year.”

Rain or shine, the ropes drop at 11:00 am, so be sure to arrive early with Easter baskets in hand. A great photo op for the kids, don’t forget to bring your camera! For further information, visit www.ilovechester.com.

May 22, 2011
11th Annual 'Cruise-N-Shop' Car Show: Classic Cars and Sidewalk Shopping
Car Show: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm; Shopping 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location: Main Street in Downtown Chester.

On May 22nd, Chester's streets will be lined with Classics, Customs, Muscle, Special Interest, Antiques, Pro Street Cars and More. Stroll our charming, brick-lined sidewalks with over 80 specialty shops featuring antiques, crafts, clothing, jewelry, home furnishings and accessories, gourmet pet products, confections and wonderful eateries. Music by DJ Doc South.There is something for everyone here in Historic Chester, NJ!

Jun 4 - 5, 2011
SPRING Craft Show
10:00 am to 5:00 pm (Rain or Shine)
Location: Municipal Field, Chester NJ

Experience a wide variety of hand made items including traditional craft, fine art and country crafts.  Find unique gifts for everyone on your shopping list as well as beautiful handcrafted furnishings for your home. Be sure to stroll through Historic Chester and visit over 80 unique shops and eateries which are just steps away from the show. You will discover a wonderful selection of antiques, crafts, clothing, jewelry, home furnishings and accessories, gourmet pet products, confections and wonderful eateries. The Chester area is also home to wonderful parks and farms offering fun for the whole family.

Sep 10 - 11, 2011
38th Annual FALL Craft Show
10:00 am - 5:00 pm (Rain or Shine)
Location: Municipal Field - Main Street in Chester, NJ

Experience a wide variety of tents filled with the finest hand made items including traditional craft, fine art and country crafts.  Find unique gifts for everyone on your shopping list as well as beautiful handcrafted furnishings for your home. 

Be sure to stroll through Historic Chester and visit over 80 specialty shops featuring antiques, crafts, clothing, jewelry, home furnishings and accessories, gourmet pet products, confections and wonderful eateries. There is something for everyone here in Historic Chester, NJ. The Chester area is also home to wonderful parks and farms offering fun for the whole family!

Crafters interested in participating in the show can call 973-377-6600 or visit www.chestercraftshow.com.

28th Annual HARVEST Celebration
10:00 am to 5:00 pm (Rain or Shine)
Location: Downtown Chester, NJ

You couldn’t pick a better way to spend a weekend! Come and enjoy this free all-day event in Historic Downtown Chester. Harvest Celebration Weekend Activities include:

* Colonial Musketeers: Fife and Drum Corp
* Kid’s Games & Pumpkin Painting
* Scarecrow Contest
* Pet Costume Contest & Parade (Saturday only)
* Clowns and Jugglers
* Antique Car Show
* Farmers’ Market
* Antique Apple Press demonstrations
* Live music, great food...

and much, much more!

Oct 8, 2011
7th Annual Pet Costume Contest and Parade
12:30 pm
Location: Starting time is 12:30pm at the Municipal Field/Gazebo on Main Street in Chester, NJ.

All pets are welcome but dogs must be on a leash. All other pets must be in a secure container. Registration will take place from 11:00 am to 12:15pm at Municipal Field Gazebo.

There is no fee to enter the parade, though participants are asked to bring a donation of unopened cat or dog food. Items will be donated to the Chester Food Pantry for pets.

Parade will travel West on Main Street to Well Bred, 25 Main Street, for judging.  Participants who miss the parade down Main Street may gather at Well Bred and will be considered for the Final Judging.

Prizes awarded for:
*Owner Look-a-Like
*Scariest Costume
*Most Colorful Costume
*Best Costume - Junior Handler (Under 12)
*Best Overall

Oct 31, 2011
Halloween Costume Contest and Parade
12:00 noon to 4:30pm
Location: Downtown Chester

Does your little monster have a fang-tastic costume?  Historic Chester invites you to join their Annual Halloween Costume Contest and Parade, to be held on October 31, 2011. Trick or Treating throughout Downtown Chester begins at 2:00 pm.  The parade line-up will commence at 4:30 pm at Pleasant Pools & Patio, located at 110 Main Street.  Refreshments provided by local merchants at the parade parking lot. Children under the age of 12 are welcome to participate.  Judging for the Costume Contest will be based on ‘Best Costume’. Cash prizes for First Place ($500 Savings Bond), Second Place ($200 Savings Bond) and Third Place ($100 Savings Bond).  Ribbons awarded to each participate at the end of the parade. The event is sponsored by The Historic Chester Business Association (HCBA).