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Chester, Connecticut is a storybook New England small town located right on the beautiful Connecticut River, with wonderful quaint shops, artist galleries, rustic Inns and fantastic restaurants for you and your family to enjoy. Come to Chester by Car, Rail, Air or Boat, as we are easy to get to being conveniently located just two hours by car from both New York City and Boston, Massachusetts. Our town is located directly on the famous Connecticut River about 10 miles up river from the Long Island Sound on the left (port) bank. Chester's Merchants and residents often have special events going on in the town center on some weekends, so check below for current updates on our extra special times to be in the town of Chester. Conn

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Halloween Pumpkin Festival and Parade
Friday - October 31, 2008
Pumpkin carving contest!
5:00 - 8:00 pm
Main Street, Chester Center, Chester, CT. Free parking is available at the Water Street and the Maple Street parking lots, both a short walk to the center.
Halloween Pumpkin Festival and Parade
Pumpkin carving contest along with Costumed Art Gallery Openings
Contact: chesterparade@yahoo.com for more info



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Holiday Night Town Christmas Tree Lighting and Caroling
Friday - December 5, 2008
5:00 - 8:00 pm
Main Street, Chester Village Center, Chester, CT
Free parking is available at the Water Street and the Maple Street parking lots, both a short walk to the center.
Town Christmas Tree lighting, Caroling, Art Gallery and Shop Opening Receptions and Previews. 17th annual.
Contact: Town Hall
(860) 526-0013
Town Hall / Tree lighting
P O Box 218
Chester, CT 06412


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Chester Winter Carnivale Samba Dance
Saturday - February 14, 2009
8 p.m. - 11 p.m.

St. Joseph Parish Center, (across the street from) 48 Middlesex Avenue, Chester, CT
Free parking
The Samba Dance is the ultimate kick-off party for the Chester Winter Carnivale. Catch the thrill of Brazilian music, dancing, food, beverages, costumes, prizes and more!
Tickets: $35 in advance; $45 at the door. Proceeds benefit BRAYCE (Brazilian and American Youth Cultural Exchange), a non-profit foundation based in Chester.
Contact: Richard Calder
Phone: 860-526-2374 or email: rcalder@brayce.org
More info will be published soon at www.brayce.org
Mailing Address: BRAYCE,
17 Baker Road, P.O. Box 100,
Chester, CT 06412



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Winter Carnivale
Sunday - February 15, 2009
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Main Street, Chester Village Center, Chester, CT
Free parking is available at the Water Street and Maple Street parking lots, both are a short walk to the center's activities.
17th Annual Winter Carnivale includes Public Outdoor Ice Carving Competition, Chili Cook-off, Tractor Parade, Gallery Openings, Receptions, Shop Events and more! See website for schedule of events. Arrive Early!
Dress Warm... this is an OUTDOOR Event.
Contact: Leif Nilsson
(860) 526-2077
Winter Carnivale LLC,
One Main Street,
Chester, CT 06412

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Jennings Pond during the foliage season in October - Near Chester Center
photo courtesy of Leslie Strauss of Century 21 Heritage Company.

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A brief history of Chester Connecticut.
Chester has many restaurants, attractions, shops, galleries, Bed and Breakfasts's and Inns to accommodate welcome visitors.
For information on our local Theatre productions, click here.
Boaters will find several local Marinas to accommodate their visit and boating needs.
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Just 5 Minutes North of Interstate 95, using Exit 69
for Route 9 North. Get off at Exit 6, then make a right.
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