It's the party of the summer, celebrating all things Chester! Join The Chester Merchants in the fourth annual Chester Block Party on Saturday August 01 (rain date August 08) 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.
CHECK OUT WHAT'S HAPPENING BELOW. MORE VENDORS AND EVENTS TO BE ANNOUNCED!
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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
BUBBLE STATION
Provided by Little House Brewing Co.
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
8th 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 CHESTER DOG HOUSE
Hot Dog Food Tent
TUCKER OYSTER Co.
Shucking local oysters.
MY PRINT SHOP LIVE
On demand T-shirt printing featuring Chester Block Party & LHBC 8 Year Anniversary gear
HONEYCONE ICE CREAM
Ice cream cart serving up your summer favorites
Shop open from 12-9 PM
THE WAYFINDER SOCIETY
Live Music on the Porch from 12-4 PM
Shop open from 11 AM - 6 PM
RIVER TAVERN
Serving food and cocktails in front of the restaurant.
Lunch 11 AM - 2:00 PM | Dinner - 5-9:30 PM
TAROT CARD READINGS
Jessie James - The Practical Reader
Walk-ins | $20 (Cash Only) | 15 minute Celtic Cross Readings
PERMANENT JEWELRY
Twisted Permanent Jewelry
Walk-ins. Necklaces, bracelets, & more
FACE PAINTING
Calypsos Catastrophes
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POPPING UP OFF MAIN ST
LEIF NILLSON SPRING STREET STUDIO AND GALLERY
1 Spring St | 12-5 PM
THE CHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
23 W Main St | 10 AM - 3 PM
MONTGOMERY & TAGGERT BOOKSHOP
26 Water St | 10 AM - 6 PM
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)
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
Pattaconk 1850- Bar open from 11:30 AM - 2 AM. Kitchen open from 11:30 AM - 10 PM (ATM Located Inside)
Three Fates - 8 AM - 11 PM
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OTHER AVAILABLE SHOPPING & GALLERIES
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
Blackkat Leather - 11 AM - 6 PM
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FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO POP-UP DURING THE CHESTER BLOCK PARTY PLEASE EMAIL: events@littlehousebrewing.com