Tourism Chester

09/05/2026

Chester Playhouse Theatre full Fall and Winter line up has been released. Tickets are on sale now. Don't miss out.

The Once Sept 26 @ 7:30 (50% Sold Out!)
Don Ross & Julie Malía Oct 10 @ 7:30
Dragstravaganza Presents: Homecoming Queen Oct 17 @ 7:30
Outerbridge Magic: Mysteries of the Keyhole House Oct 24 @ 7:30
James Mullinger: Canadian Comedian Nov 7 @ 7:30
Ridge Ft. The Fugitives Nov 14 @ 7:30
On This Winter's Night Ft. Tara Maclean and the Bayfield String Quartet Nov 28 @ 7:30
Lennie Gallant: The Innkeeper's Christmas 2026 Dec 16 & 17 @ 7:30

https://chesterplayhouse.ca/upcoming-events/

09/03/2026

Happy long weekend. Check out What's On in our communities.

Chester Baptist Church Yard Sale Sept 3-5, 9am-2pm each day, 84 King St.

Chester Farmers' & Artisan Market Friday morning 9am-12:30pm at the Old Train Station, 37 Smith Rd.

Chester Art Centre last weekend to view 'Tender the Garden' by Sera Senakovicz, celebrating ceramics, painting, and gardening.

Chester Legion Friday Night Karaoke 7:30pm-11pm.

New Ross Royal Canadian Legion - Branch # 79 Friday Night Live 8:30pm-11:30pm with 3AM. Everyone is welcome. $7.

Hubbards Barn Association Farmers' Market Saturday 8am-12pm at the Hubbards Barn & Community Park, 57 Hwy 3.

Chester Art Centre Discover Art Youth Craft Drop In Saturday 10am-12pm at the Zoe Valle Library.

Chester Community Market Happy Fall Market Saturday 10am-2pm at the Chester Area Middle School, 204 Duke St.

Ross Farm Museum Family Participation Days: Saturday-Monday enjoy hands-on activities for all ages. Labour Day weekend is your last chance to take advantage of the Canada Strong Pass.

09/01/2026

Picnic in the Park TONIGHT - the Parsons Brothers grace the stage with their unique blend of folk-rock-blues music, sponsored by Sensea Nordic Spa and Access Storage. Free admission; tips for the band are appreciated.
New time: 5:00 to 7:00.
Lordly Park in Chester.
See you at the Park.

08/27/2026

Summer is almost over! Explore, discover, swim, shop, and eat to finish the summer well. Whether with your family, friends, or solo, there is plenty to do without spending lots.

Find free and low-cost things to do around the MoC on our website at https://tourismchester.ca/news/free-and-low-cost-things-do-around-municipality-chester or scan the QR on the post, or find it in our link in bio.

08/27/2026

See what’s happening for the last week of August.

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Chester Farmers' & Artisans Market Friday morning 9am-12:30pm at the Old Train Station, 37 Smith Rd.

Hubbards Barn Association Farmers’ Market Saturday 8am-12pm at the Hubbards Barn & Community Park, 57 Highway 3.

The Railway Crossing hosts a Flea Market on Saturday 9am-12pm at the Old Train Station, 37 Smith Rd.

Black Harbour Distillers Inc. 7th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, with live music from 1-7:30pm and special deals on drinks.

Arkells with the East Pointers at the Shore Club - Since 1946 on Saturday at 8pm. Tickets available on their website.

Ross Farm Museum “Candle Making” weekend where a skilled interpreter demonstrates the traditional art of candle-making using beef tallow and beeswax.

“Coastal Landscape with Black Ink” class with Lorna Mulligan, hosted by the Chester Art Centre. Happening Saturday & Sunday at the Chester Legion from 10am-3pm. Register online on their website.

Chester Baptist Church Annual Yard Sale (84 King St) happens Thursday to Saturday 9am-2pm.

Chester’s own folk treasure Chris Luedecke returns to the Chester Playhouse on Saturday 7:30pm with songs, laughs, and storytelling that will charm locals and visitors alike. Find more information on their website.

Chester Art Centre Discover Art Youth Craft Drop-In Saturday 10am-12pm at the Zoé Vallé Memorial Library.

Chester Brass Band hosts its last Bandstand Concert Sunday 7pm-8:30pm at the Chester Bandstand in Parade Square.

08/26/2026

08/25/2026

I LOVE Picnic in the Park! So proud to be a sponsor for TONIGHT'S show from 6pm-8pm featuring local faves Dark & Stormy 🎸Sure hope you can join us in Lordly Park for some amazing music, wonderful company and no doubt a great lot of dancing here in the Seaside Village of Chester.
Tourism Chester

08/21/2026

📸 Have a photo of the Municipality of Chester you love? Send it our way for a chance to be featured on our social media!

DM or email us ([email protected]) your photo, where it was taken, and how you’d like to be credited.

**Remember, the Municipality of Chester stretches from Hubbards to New Ross and across to Western Shore.

08/20/2026

Check out what’s happening in the MoC this weekend!

Chester Farmers' & Artisans Market Friday morning 9am-12:30pm at the Old Train Station, 37 Smith Rd.

Hubbards Barn Association Farmers’ Market Saturday 8am-12pm at the Hubbards Barn & Community Park, 57 Highway 3.

New Ross Community Fair Thursday to Saturday at the New Ross Community Fairgrounds on Highway 12. Lots of competitions and activities to check out.

Chester Playhouse hosts indie-folk artist Daniel James McFadyen, with openers Moira & Claire, on Saturday at 7:30pm.

Black Harbour Distillers Inc. Friday night bingo 6-8pm, and Saturday matinee with Bill Martin & Reid Jamieson 1-4pm.

Ross Farm Museum “Nothing but the Flax” weekend where a skilled interpreter showcases the process of transforming flax into linen.

“Tender the Garden” Exhibit by Sara Senakovicz at the Chester Art Centre begins August 20 and ends September 8. The opening reception is August 20 5-7pm.

Fo'c'sle Village Pub Saturday live music at 6:30pm with Beaver & Tails, singing Canadian classics.

Chester Art Centre Discover Art Youth Craft Drop-In Saturday 10am-12pm at the Zoé Vallé Memorial Library.

Chester Brass Band Bandstand Concert Sunday 7pm-8:30pm at the Chester Bandstand in Parade Square.

08/19/2026

PICNIC IN THE PARK IS ON!

Join us at Lordly Park tonight from 6:00-8:00 PM for live music with Hog the Covers and dancing with Oasis Belly Dancers.

Sponsored by AA Munro Insurance and Access Storage.