50th Annual Craft Festival Returns To Chester Next Week

CHESTER, NJ — Twice a year, when the popular craft show returns to town, Chester transforms into the center of New Jersey's art scene, attracting visitors from all over the county and state.

Next weekend, on Sept. 9 and 10, handcrafted home furnishings and decor, metal items, jewelry, clothing and other items will be among the many goodies available at one of the county's most significant craft shows.

Now celebrating 50 years, the annual Fall Craft Show in Chester is planned for rain or shine from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Municipal Field on 134 Main Street.

According to the Chester Craft Show organizers, the event has been ranked one of the top craft shows in the country.

For decades, art enthusiasts have flocked to Main Street, which has been transformed into a massive hub of tents selling local products, artistic services, and a variety of delicious small-batch treats to take home.

The Historic Chester Business Association hosts the bi-annual event, and admission to the area with the craft vendors, which includes fine artisans, country crafters and artists with traditional crafts, is $6 per person.

Kids under the age of 12 can enter the craft show for free, officials said.

There will be a variety of unique shops and eateries selling merchandise, ranging from fine artists and photographers to ceramicists, jewelry makers, woodworkers, craft beverage and specialty food purveyors, gourmet pet products and more.

Following the craft fair, attendees are encouraged to stroll through Historic Chester and visit over 80 nearby shops and eateries to find one-of-a-kind gifts and handcrafted home furnishings for everyone on their shopping list.

The Chester area also has wonderful parks and farms that provide fun for the entire family, making it an ideal time to enjoy the last of the summer sun.

If you're driving in for the fair, there will be plenty of free parking throughout Chester. No pets are allowed on the field during the event, according to officials.

For more information about the Fall Craft Show, click here. For more questions, contact HCBA President Kathy Barbieri at 908-879-2900.