Events March 24, 2013
Mar 23 - 24, 2013
Spring Family Fun Days and Easter Egg Hunt - March 23-24
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Alstede Farms
Physical Address: 84 County Route 513, Chester NJ 07930
GPS Address: 1 Chesterfield Drive, Chester, NJ 07930
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 278, Chester NJ 07930
Enjoy pony rides, hayrides, a warm campfire, visit with baby farm animals, hunt for Easter Eggs, visit with the Easter Bunny and lots more!
Events after March 24, 2013
Mar 25 - 28, 2013
Spring Family Fun Days and Easter Egg Hunt: March 25-28!
1 pm - 5 pm
Location: Alstede Farms
Physical Address: 84 County Route 513, Chester NJ 07930
GPS Address: 1 Chesterfield Drive, Chester, NJ 07930
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 278, Chester NJ 07930
Enjoy Pony Rides, hayrides, a warm campfire, visit with baby farm animals, hunt for Easter Eggs, visit with the Easter Bunny and lots more!
Mar 29 - 30, 2013
Spring Family Fun Days and Easter Egg Hunt: March 29-30!
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Alstede Farms
Physical Address: 84 County Route 513, Chester NJ 07930
GPS Address: 1 Chesterfield Drive, Chester, NJ 07930
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 278, Chester NJ 07930
Enjoy Pony Rides, hayrides, a warm campfire, visit with baby farm animals, hunt for Easter Eggs, visit with the Easter Bunny and lots more!
Mar 30, 2013
19th Annual Chester's Easter Egg Hunt
10:30 am. Ropes drop at 11:00 am!
Location: Municipal Field on Main Street, Chester NJ
The 19th Annual Chester Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by the Historic Chester Business Association (HCBA), will be held on Saturday, March 30th, in downtown Historic Chester,
Children and their parents will meet at Gazebo/Municipal Field on
Rain or shine, the ropes drop at 11:00 am, so be sure to arrive early with Easter baskets in hand. A great photo op for the kids, don’t forget to bring your camera! After the hunt, parents can track down their own 'Bonus Eggs' at 76 Main Street.
Apr 1, 2013
Spring Family Fun Days & Egg Hunt Continues - April 1st
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Alstede Farms Physical Address: 84 County Route 513, Chester NJ 07930 GPS Address: 1 Chesterfield Drive, Chester, NJ 07930 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 278, Chester NJ 07930
The farm fun continues! The Easter Bunny will be sticking around for another few days here at Alstede Farms! Hunt for Easter Eggs, visit our cute baby animals, enjoy hayrides, pony rides, a warm campfire and lots more!
Apr 6, 2013
Opening Day at Cooper Gristmill
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Cooper Gristmill 66 State Route 24 Chester, NJ 07930-2411 - (908) 879-5463
Join in celebrating the beginning of our 35th season at Cooper Gristmill. Water powers the Fitz waterwheel in order to run the machinery on all four floors and grind wheat seeds into flour. Stop by the gristmill to find out its history and how much flour it can produce in a day. The last tour is at 3:30pm.
Admission: (Suggested Donation for Mill Tours)
$3 Adults, $2 Senior Citizens, $1 Children 4-6, FREE for children under age 4
Friends of Fosterfields and Cooper Gristmill members - FREE with valid membership card.Discounted fees for special events.
For additional information, please call 908-879-5463.
Directions: Copper Gristmill is located on County Highway 513 (old Route 24) in Chester Township, NJ. 1.3 miles west of the Route 206 intersection.
GPS: 66 Washington Turnpike (old state route 24), Chester, NJ 07930
Online Map Directions: 74 County Highway 513, Chester, NJ 07930
Apr 6 - 7, 2013
Spring Family Fun Days & Egg Hunt Continues - April 6 & 7
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Alstede Farms: Physical Address: 84 County Route 513, Chester NJ 07930 , GPS Address: 1 Chesterfield Drive, Chester, NJ 07930, Mailing Address: P.O. Box 278, Chester NJ 07930
The farm fun continues! The Easter Bunny will be sticking around for another few days here at Alstede Farms! Hunt for Easter Eggs, visit our cute baby animals, enjoy hayrides, pony rides, a warm campfire and lots more!
Apr 20, 2013
Fruit Tree Pruning Seminar
9:30 am - 12:30 am
Location: Alstede Farms
Physical Address: 84 County Route 513, Chester NJ 07930
GPS Address: 1 Chesterfield Drive, Chester, NJ 07930
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 278, Chester NJ 07930
Learn all about fruit tree pruning techniques and all aspects of fruit tree and small fruit tree care. Seminar participants will be eligible for a special 15% discount off any purchases that are made at Alstede Farms’ Farm Market that day.
Also enjoy FREE refreshments!
Apr 20, 2013
Redwoods 'Saturday Night' Music Series: Mike Jamisen
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Location: Redwoods Grill & Bar, 459 Main St., Chester, NJ
Come to Redwoods Saturday Night, April 20, where you'll enjoy live music in the Bar area from 7-10 PM.
Playbill features popular artist Mike Jamieson, playing classic rock from the likes of Clapton, The Beatles, Elvis Costello, Stray Cats and Van Morrison.
We'll have music as good as the food and as cool as the drinks!
Apr 27, 2013
Redwoods 'Saturday Night' Music Series: Floyd Murray
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Location: Redwoods Grill and Bar, 459 Main St., Chester, NJ
Come on over to Redwoods Saturday Night, April 27, where you'll enjoy live music in the Bar area from 7-10 PM.
Featured performer is a NJ favorite: Floyd Murray, playing the best of cool rock and roll, classic and contemporary rock and top 40. You'll also hear a few oldies and one hit wonders from the '60's through Today! Plus some original tunes.
We'll have music as good as the food and as cool as the drinks!
May 2, 2013
Thursday Home School Day: Marvels of Simple Machines
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Location: Cooper Gristmill 66 State Route 24 Chester, NJ 07930-2411 - (908) 879-5463
Learn how six simple machines operate the mill, equipment, and make work easier. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call 973-631-5343 to register. *$6.00 per student for this program*
General Admission Information: (Suggested Donation for Mill Tours)
$3 Adults, $2 Senior Citizens, $1 Children 4-6, FREE for children under age 4
Friends of Fosterfields and Cooper Gristmill members - FREE with valid membership card.Discounted fees for special events.
For additional information, please call 908-879-5463.
Directions: Copper Gristmill is located on County Highway 513 (old Route 24) in Chester Township, NJ. 1.3 miles west of the Route 206 intersection.
GPS: 66 Washington Turnpike (old state route 24), Chester, NJ 07930
Online Map Directions: 74 County Highway 513, Chester, NJ 07930
May 4, 2013
Black River Industry and Nature Walk
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Location: Cooper Gristmill 66 State Route 24 Chester, NJ 07930-2411 - (908) 879-5463
*Mill Opens After The Walk*
Discover the early industries along the Black River with Joe Macasek, an industrial archeologist. Explore the flora, fauna and the ecosystem with naturalist Janis Slutsky. This is a 3.5 mile moderate walk along the Hacklebarney branch of the old railroad, lower millpond, a 1930's hydro-electric plant, powerhouse, and the newly restored Kay's dam. The hike meets in the Cooper Gristmill parking lot.
Cost: $5.00 per family
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General Admission: (Suggested Donation for Mill Tours)
$3 Adults, $2 Senior Citizens, $1 Children 4-6, FREE for children under age 4
Friends of Fosterfields and Cooper Gristmill members - FREE with valid membership card.Discounted fees for special events.
For additional information, please call 908-879-5463.
Directions: Copper Gristmill is located on County Highway 513 (old Route 24) in Chester Township, NJ. 1.3 miles west of the Route 206 intersection.
GPS: 66 Washington Turnpike (old state route 24), Chester, NJ 07930
Online Map Directions: 74 County Highway 513, Chester, NJ 07930
May 4, 2013
Introduction to Beekeeping Seminar
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Alstede Farms
Physical Address: 84 County Route 513, Chester NJ 07930
GPS Address: 1 Chesterfield Drive, Chester, NJ 07930
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 278, Chester NJ 07930
This course will take you through you everything you need to get started, from equipment, hive location, breed selection, biology, pest and disease control. Seminar Participants will examine a nucleus hive and hive a 3lb package of bees. Seminar participants will also be able to purchase bees and equipment (quantity limited, pre-order suggested).
For complete details, visit: http://alstedefarms.com/educational-tours-and-seminars/beekeeper-seminar/
May 4, 2013
Redwoods 'Saturday Night' Music Series: Scott Monetti
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Location: Redwoods Grill and Bar, 459 Main St., Chester, NJ
Come on over to Redwoods Saturday Night, May 4th, where you'll enjoy live music in the Bar area from 7-10 PM.
Featured performer is Scott Monetti, an all-time favorite at Redwoods. Playing at the keyboard, Scott's favorite genre is Rock and you're sure to hear many of your all-time favorite tunes.
We'll have music as good as the food and as cool as the drinks!
May 11, 2013
Born to be Shorn
11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Cooper Gristmill 66 State Route 24 Chester, NJ 07930-2411 - (908) 879-5463
Come meet baby lambs and watch hand shearing of sheep. See how fleece is processed and made into garmets. Bring the family and enjoy the fun and hands-on activities such as weaving and spinning. Visitors can make various crafts to take home.
Admission: (Suggested Donation for Mill Tours)
$3 Adults, $2 Senior Citizens, $1 Children 4-6, FREE for children under age 4
Friends of Fosterfields and Cooper Gristmill members - FREE with valid membership card.Discounted fees for special events.
For additional information, please call 908-879-5463.
Directions: Copper Gristmill is located on County Highway 513 (old Route 24) in Chester Township, NJ. 1.3 miles west of the Route 206 intersection.
GPS: 66 Washington Turnpike (old state route 24), Chester, NJ 07930
Online Map Directions: 74 County Highway 513, Chester, NJ 07930
May 11, 2013
Annual Chester Family Day
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Gazebo Park/ Municipal Field on Main Street in Chester
All children and families in Chester are invited to come together for a memorable day for the entire community at Municipal Field (Gazebo Park) on Saturday May 11, 2013, rain or shine.
The day will start with a parade down Main St followed by a complementary picnic lunch or hot dogs and hamburgers. The highlight of the day will be a vintage baseball game who play 19th century rules, with vintage equipment and old fashioned uniforms.
Various activities will also be on site to add to the enjoyment of the day including a 5K race. For more details please visit: www.chesterborough.org or www.chestertownship.org
May 11, 2013
Redwoods 'Saturday Night' Music Series: Tony Calandra
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Redwoods Grill and Bar, 459 Main St., Chester, NJ
Come on over to Redwoods Saturday Night, May 11th, where you'll be entertained by live music in the Bar area from 7-10 PM.
Tonight's performer is Tony Calandra who has very quickly gained a popular following in the area. His music features a blend of the best of yesterday's and today's acoustic rock.
We'll have music as good as the food and as cool as the drinks!
May 11, 2013
The History of Chester's Railroads at Chester Library
10:00 am
Location: Chester Library 250 W Main St, Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-7612
On Saturday, May 11th at 10 a.m. at the Chester Library, The History of Chester's Railroads will be presented, and we will discuss how their growth was influenced by the development of the 19th century iron industry.
Speakers are Larry Lowenthal, a retired National Park Service historian and author of "Chester's Iron Heyday". Also providing insight will be Joe Macasek, a professional graphic designer with a special interest in historic interpretation, and Bill Greenberg, an independent historian, author and co-author of several books on transportation.
This program is co-sponsored by the Chester Library and the Chester Historical Society. These knowledgeable gentlemen will be on hand to discuss their books and sign copies on request. A great learning experience!
Please register at http://host6.evanced.info/chester/evanced/eventcalendar.asp
May 18, 2013
Gristmill 'Flume and Catwalk' Dedication
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Location: Cooper Gristmill 66 State Route 24 Chester, NJ 07930-2411 - (908) 879-5463
Attend a ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly reconstructed flume and catwalk. Refreshments and tours of the Gristmill are available after the ceremony.
Admission: (Suggested Donation for Mill Tours)
$3 Adults, $2 Senior Citizens, $1 Children 4-6, FREE for children under age 4
Friends of Fosterfields and Cooper Gristmill members - FREE with valid membership card.Discounted fees for special events.
For additional information, please call 908-879-5463.
Directions: Copper Gristmill is located on County Highway 513 (old Route 24) in Chester Township, NJ. 1.3 miles west of the Route 206 intersection.
GPS: 66 Washington Turnpike (old state route 24), Chester, NJ 07930
Online Map Directions: 74 County Highway 513, Chester, NJ 07930
May 19, 2013
13th Annual 'CRUISE'N-SHOP' Car Show
Car Show: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm; Shopping: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location: Main Street in Downtown Chester.
On May 19th, Chester's streets will be lined with Classics, Customs, Muscle, Special Interest, Antiques,
Entertainment includes music by DJ Doc South! Stroll our charming, brick-lined sidewalks with over 80 specialty shops featuring antiques, crafts, clothing, jewelry, home furnishings, pet products, confections and wonderful eateries.
Schedule of Events
- 8:00 am - 10:00 am: *Classic Car registration at top of
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm: Car Show
- 3:00 pm: Trophies awarded at
Trophies awarded for TOP 10, Best Paint, Best Engine, Best of Show and People's Choice.
- 11:00 am - 5:00 pm: Shopping
*If you would like to be a participant and display your classic car, registration is $10 and takes place between 8am and 10am at the top of Perry Street in Chester. Note: Portion of proceeds to benefit The Johnny Seel Charitable Trust - Providing financial assistance to families in need of cancer treatment.
There is something for everyone here in Historic Chester, NJ!
