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Mar 3 - 5, 2017
Orchid Open House
10am-5pm daily
Location: Stony Hill Gardens 8 Rt.24 Chester NJ
FREE event featuring wine tasting, cheese samples, orchid lectures, and refreshments. Orchids available for viewing and for purchase.
Mar 9, 2026
19th Century NJ Photographers: Morris County
7 pm
Location: Chester Library 250 West Main Street Chester, NJ 07930
Of the approximately 3,000 different photographers who were active in New Jersey before 1900, a substantial number worked in Morris County. In this fascinating slide lecture, Gard D. Saretzky will profile these pioneers and discuss them within the large context of New Jersey photography in the nineteenth century. Gary D. Saretzky, archivist, educator and photographer, has been the Monmouth County Archivist since 1994. This program is funded by the Horizons Speakers Bureau of the NJ Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the Nat’l Endowment for the Humanities.
Apr 1, 2026
Highlands Backyard Tree Fruit Seminar
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Alstede Farms, 1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester, NJ 07930
You will have the opportunity to practice pruning techniques for apples, peaches, and summer & fall bearing brambles. You’ll also be able to ask questions about all aspects of fruit tree and small fruit tree care. Learn more on AlstedeFarms.com
Apr 30, 2026
Free Ice Cream Day
10am - 6pm
Location: Alstede Farms, 1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester, NJ 07930
We’re celebrating Farmer Kurt’s Birthday today! Help us celebrate – stop by any time between 10 am and 6 pm for a FREE cup or cone of our delicious homemade ice cream! While you’re here, enjoy lots of fun farm activities!
May 13, 2026
Beekeeping Seminar
9 a.m. to 12:00
Location: Alstede Farms, 1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester, NJ 07930
This course will take you through you everything you need to get started, from equipment, hive location, breed selection, biology, pest, and disease control. Seminar Participants will examine a nucleus hive and hive a 3lb package of bees.
May 14, 2026
Mother's Day Brunch
9 am - 2 pm
Location: Alstede Farms, 1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester, NJ 07930
This Mother's Day try doing something a little different: enjoy a scenic hayride around the farm to Harvest Hall to enjoy a delicious buffet style brunch! Relax in the delightful farm atmosphere with casual open table seating. Reservations required - see website for details. Children under 2 are free!
May 14, 2026
Free Ice Cream For Moms
10 - 6
Location: Alstede Farms, 1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester, NJ 07930
There's no sweeter way to celebrate Mom on Mother's Day than with a free ice cream cone or cup. Stick around afterwards for tons of fun farm activities.
Jun 3 - 4, 2017
19th Annual SPRING Chester Craft Show
10:00 am to 5:00 pm (Rain or Shine)
Location: Gazebo/Municipal Field
134 Main Street, Chester, NJ
Call your friends and make plans to attend the 19th Annual SPRING CHESTER CRAFT SHOW being held on Saturday and Sunday, June 3rd and 4th.
We are proud to announce that the Spring Chester Craft Show was ranked as one of the top 60 craft shows IN THE COUNTRY, WITH OVER 150 ARTISTS from around the region.
Admission: $4.00. No dogs/pets allowed.
****$1.00 OFF* A SINGLE ADMISSION***
PRINT THIS AD AND PRESENT AT THE GATE TO RECEIVE $1.00 DISCOUNT.
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
Note: If you are a vendor and wish to exhibit at this show, please visit http://www.chestercraftshow.com.
Sep 9 - 10, 2017
44th Annual FALL Craft Show
10:00 am - 5:00 pm (Rain or Shine)
Location: Gazebo/Municipal Field,134 Main Street, Chester, NJ
(Music Provided By S.C.3. Entertainment on Sat. & Sun.)
CHESTER CELEBRATES 44 YEARS OF FALL CRAFT SHOW
**RATED #1 IN NEW JERSEY AND ONE OF THE TOP 50 CRAFT SHOWS IN THE NATION**
Over 200+ Tents Filled with the Finest Handmade Crafts.
The most talented artisans on the East Coast will exhibit and sell their unique hand-crafted creations at the upcoming Chester Fall Craft Show, which will take place on September 9th and 10th at Municipal Field and Perry Street in Chester, NJ. This year marks the 44th anniversary of the award-winning 'rain or shine' weekend event, which is produced by the Historic Chester Business Association (HCBA).
Rated #1 in New Jersey and one of the Top 50 "Best Crafts Show in The Nation" by America's Premier Art and Craft Show Magazine, Sunshine Artist, previous shows have set all-time attendance records, with crafters and artisans from throughout the region offering an array of select, hand-crafted furniture, jewelry, apparel, ornaments, home accessories and more.
"For the past 44 years, Chester has been the home to one of the Northeast's most celebrated arts and crafts event." says Kathy Barbieri, President of the HCBA, "This is the perfect time for attendees to join in the celebration and kick-off their holiday shopping with one-of-a-kind gifts."
During this special weekend in September, Chester will host thousands of people from all over the country who come to enjoy this two-day, juried and tented arts & crafts expo. But this is not just an event to satisfy the artistic soul—be sure to stroll the brick-lined sidewalks and visit over 80 specialty shops featuring antiques, crafts, clothing, jewelry, home furnishings and accessories, gourmet pet products, confections and wonderful eateries.
Whether it's a decorative piece for your own home or a distinctive holiday gift for a friend, Chester is the place to discover that special something. Children under 12 are free (no pets please). Also, don't forget to enjoy all the natural beauty of the season, as Chester is home to wonderful parks and farms offering fun for the whole family.
Note: If you are a vendor and wish to exhibit at this show, visit http://www.chestercraftshow.com.
Admission: $5.00 per person
***$1.00 Off Single Admission with a printed copy of this event listing**
Crafters interested in participating in the show can call 973-377-6600 or visit www.chestercraftshow.com.
Oct 14 - 15, 2017
34th Annual HARVEST Celebration
11:00 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 2-day event in Historic Downtown Chester.
Sampling of Activities include...
*NBC Celebrity - Produce Pete
*Apple Press Demonstrations
*Antique Cars
*Wood Carving Demo
*Pumpkin Painting
*Colonial Musketeers and much, much, more!!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS to be posted September 2017
