6th Annual Chester Village Christmas

Friday, November 24 to Sunday, November 26

6th Annual Chester Village Christmas - Plan your visit to Chester for holiday happenings and shopping specials from local inns, cafés, and merchants. Anyone can enter the Chester Village Christmas photo contest by tagging your photo posts “#chestervillage” for a chance to win a $100 or $50 cash prize.

Friday, November 24: kicks off with a Celebration of Trees all three days, and the Village Christmas Tree Lighting and Santa’s arrival start at 5:00 pm at Parade Square.

Saturday, November 25: begins with a Pancake Breakfast and the Gingerbread Run. A Family Fun Faire is on at the Chester Art Centre, with games, prizes, crafts, and a gingerbread house competition. The Merry Witchmas Holistic Craft Market is on at the Chester Legion, tours and a 4:00 pm pay-what-you-can screening of the movie “Elf” is on at the Chester Playhouse, and holiday activities like photo ops and story reading are on in Village cafés and shops. Musical duo Scott and Chris Robinson play at the Fo’c’sle Tavern in the evening.

Sunday, November 26:  the Chester Farmers’ & Artisans Market on specially for the occasion in Chester Area Middle School. The gingerbread house competition continues at the Art Centre, and a cookie competition is on at the Yacht Club. A highlight of the day is the Pet Parade held at Parade Square at 12:00 pm.  Bring your furry friend dressed in a holiday outfit for prizes and bragging rights. Holiday activities and specials continue in the cafés and shops. Picnic Not in the Park presents the Gordon Tucker Trio on Sunday evening at the Legion.  

For the full schedule with times and locations, see the attached Calendar of Events or visit the event Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ChesterMerchants 

For more info contact chestervillagechristmas@gmail.com or the Chester Merchants’ Association.