Have fun with us - Events & Fundraisers
Aug. 15-17, Chester Museum at The Mill Creative Challenge Mini Retrospective & “Wing Ding It” Signup During the hours the Museum is open this weekend, stop in to see the mini-exhibit, “Creative Challenges Past/Future,” of creations from past Challenges (hooks from Brooks factory, “bones” from Bishop & Watrous, red velvet squares from discarded Meeting House stage curtains, etc.) from our Creative Challenges PAST. At the same time, you can see what’s in the works for the Creative Challenge FUTURE (this October). Maybe you’ll get inspired to Take the Wing Ding It! Challenge.
Friday, Aug. 22 – Sunday, Aug. 24, Chester Fair, Fairgrounds, Building #9. Step into Chester’s story at the Historical Society’s Fair exhibit, where fascinating artifacts, new additions, and photo archives bring our town’s rich past to life. Back by popular demand, we’re featuring Valley Regional High School yearbooks—some dating back to 1952—that always spark nostalgia and conversation. This year’s exhibit is part of Chester 250, honoring the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, with Chester proudly participating in statewide events. Whether you're a longtime local or a first-time visitor, stop in to explore, reminisce, and celebrate what makes Chester special.
Sunday, Sept. 21, noon to 7 p.m., Chester Meeting House
”Meeting House Music & Arts Fest”
Hosted by CHS, the Meeting House Music & Arts Fest will feature singer/songwriters from Connecticut and the Northeast playing on the Meeting House stage. Suggested donation: $10 per person; $20 per family. Crafters will sell their wares on the Green.
Saturday, Oct. 18, 5 to 7 p.m., Chester Meeting House
Wing Ding It! Our 12th Annual Creative Challenge
Every year, local artists compete to see just how creative they can be with items produced in Chester. This year: Wing Dings, from Cable Prep! The Challenge wraps up on Oct. 18 in a Reception and Silent Auction at the Meeting House. Tickets are sold at the door.
Saturday, March 21, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., Chester Museum at The Mill Attic Treasures Auction
Forgotten art treasures unearthed in the attics of Chester residents go on the auction block at this CHS fundraiser.
Sunday, March 29, 2-5 p.m., Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek Malcolm Feinstein Art Exhibit Reception Malcolm Feinstein (1922-2014) was raised in the building at 1 West Main Street, Chester, where her parents owned a Chester-renowned clothing store named, simply, Feinsteins. A graphic designer, Malcolm was a prolific painter. His family is honoring him with this exhibit of his works in the town he called home.
Saturday, May 9, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. CHS Hosts Chester Tour of Historic Homes MORE INFO COMING!