It's the party of the summer, celebrating all things Chester! Join The Chester Merchants in the third annual Chester Block Party on Saturday August 09 (rain date August 16) from 12-4 PM.
Road closures begin at 11 am. Vehicles parked on Main St will be towed at the owners expense.
Beverages must be consumed in the Main St blockades. No beverages are permitted past Water St, Maple St, and Spring St.
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PARKING
Due to the large number of people coming to Chester and the limited availability of parking, there is no on-street parking in the downtown area. Below you will find the list of public lots within walking distance to Main Street. When coming with family or friends, we ask that you PLEASE CARPOOL.
Public Parking lots in town within walking distance to the Main St Closure are as follows:
North Quarter Park Lot
Maple Street Public Lot
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Water Street Public Lot
The Terris Theater Lot
On Street parking has changed and signage has been updated. Please note your vehicles WILL BE TOWED or TICKETED if parked in NO PARKING areas. Please respect business parking and posted signage.
THERE ARE NO SHUTTLES AVAILABLE DURING THIS EVENT.
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POPPING UP ON MAIN STREET
SIDEWALK CHALK
Provided by the Chester Town Hall & Selectman's Office
HOMEWARD BOUND CT
Adoption information and the Chester Dog Fair.
WATER TENT & COOLING STATION
Bring a refillable water bottle. Cups available too.
MARKET BISTRO SEATING
Tables, umbrellas, and lawn games
CHESTER HOSE COMPANY
Touch a truck
LITTLE HOUSE BREWING COMPANY
7th Anniversary Party
Beer tent serving up your favorite beverages
The return of The Shitty Prize Wheel & LHBC Cornhole
Dunk the LHBC Staff in the Dunk Booth - $1 per throw, $20 to push the button
Taproom Open - 12-10 PM - serving a variety of beers, red and white wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages
THE DOG HOUSE
Hot Dog Food Tent
MY PRINT SHOP LIVE
On demand T-shirt printing featuring Chester Block Party & LHBC 7 Year Anniversary gear
HONEYCONE ICE CREAM
Ice cream cart serving up limited edition LHBC Anniversary Ice Cream & More!
Shop open from 12-9 PM
THE WAYFINDER SOCIETY
Live Music on the Porch
Just Jeff, Mitch Nelson, & Others
Shop open from 11 AM - 6 PM
PATTACONK 1850
Block Party Drink & Food Specials from 12-4 PM
Bar open from 11:30 AM - 2 AM
Kitchen open from 11:30 AM - 10 PM
ATM Located Inside
BLACKKAT LEATHER
Block Party Keychains & Koozies available in front of the shop
Shop open from 11 AM - 6 PM
TAROT CARD READINGS
Jessie James - The Practical Reader
Walk-ins | $20 (Cash Only) | 15 minute Celtic Cross Readings
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POPPING UP OFF MAIN ST
LEIF NILLSON SPRING STREET STUDIO AND GALLERY
1 Spring St | 12-5 PM
Live art painting & garden tours
Live Music in the garden from 7-9 PM: Christopher Abbott & Co.
THE CHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
23 W Main St | 10 AM - 3 PM
Grab & Go Book Event
MONTGOMERY & TAGGERT BOOKSHOP
26 Water St | 10 AM - 6 PM
Celebrating Romance Bookstore Day
THE CHESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY
9 W Main St | 1-4 PM
Museum Open | Free Admission
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OTHER AVAILABLE FOOD OPTIONS
Sit Down or Take Out. Delivery might not be available.
The Villager - Breakfast - 6:30 AM - 12 PM (ATM Located Inside. Cash Only)
Simon's Market Place - 8 AM - 6 PM
The Wheat Market - 9 AM - 4 PM (Cash Only)
River Tavern - Lunch 11 AM - 2:00 PM | Dinner - 5-9:30 PM
The Village Bistro - 11:30 AM - 9 PM
Otto Pizza - 12-9 PM
Grano Arso - 4:30-9 PM
Thai Riverside - 4:45-8 PM
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OTHER AVAILABLE SHOPPING & GALLERIES
Amber and Lowell - 10 AM - 5 PM
Lark - 10 AM - 6 PM
The Studio at Millhouse - 10 AM - 6 PM
Acoustic Music - 11 AM - 5 PM
Lori Warner Studio/Gallery & Swoon Boutique - 11 AM - 6 PM
Dina Varano Gallery - 11 AM - 6 PM
Atmosphere Arch One Glass - 12-5 PM
The Chester Gallery - 12-5 PM
The Space Chester - 12-5 PM
Pleased Pottery - Open
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FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO POP-UP DURING THE CHESTER BLOCK PARTY PLEASE EMAIL:
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