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Upcoming Events in Chester Connecticut


April

26 - 28 Chester Squirrel Days - A weekend long, family friendly event in Chester Village!
Float parade and duck race- Saturday @ 2pm
Dog walk through town- Sunday@ 10am
Shop and dine in the Village all weekend and receive discounts when you show your event bracelet. Purchase event bracelets at select businesses downtown or at www.howewardboundct.org/csw2022 which will also list all participating shops and restaurants.

Address: Town Center , Chester, Connecticut
Ph: 860-526-2077 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.visitchesterct.com
Fee: Free.

May

4 Town-Wide Tag Sale - Private homes and merchants all over town participate, maps available to all sale locations and may be purchased at the town center for $1.

Address: Town Center , Chester, Connecticut
Ph: (860) 526-9924 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.visit-chester.com
Fee: Free.

13 - 14 Annual Paddlesports Demo Days - Two days of paddling fun for anyone who attends may test-paddle hundreds of canoes and kayaks from dozens of top canoe and kayak manufacturers. Benefit for Camp Hazen YMCA.

Address: Camp Hazen YMCA , Chester, Connecticut
Ph: (860) 388-6585 (Always call and confirm events)
Fee: $10.

June

24 Midsummer Nights Stroll - Art gallery and shops opening receptions and previews.

Address: Town Center , Chester, Connecticut
Ph: (860) 526-1654 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.visit-chester.com
Fee: Free.

July

4 Annual Four on the Fourth Road Race - Four-mile foot race through the beautiful rolling town roads.

Address: Main St. , Chester, Connecticut
Ph: (860) 526-2122 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.visit-chester.com
Fee: Free to spectators.

August

23 - 25 Chester Fair - Major agricultural fair with livestock/animal shows and pulls, garden tractor pull, flowers, arts and crafts, baking contests, midway, children's games, musical entertainment, lots of food, and more.

Address: Chester Fairgrounds , Chester, Connecticut
Ph: 860-526-5947 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: chesterfair.org

Attractions and Upcoming Events



The Inn and Vineyard at Chester

Country inn with Colonial decor, modern amenities. 44 rooms with private bath (six suites)

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Chester/Hadlyme Ferry

Selden III , a ferry that crosses the scenic Connecticut River near Gillette Castle State Park, carries 8 to 9 cars per trip and is the second-oldest continuously operating ferry service in the state. Access from Rte. 148

Chester, CT Ferries

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