Municipality of the Borough of Chester

06/13/2026

🇺🇸 ONLY ONE MORE SLEEP! 🇺🇸

Tomorrow is the BIG day! Join us for the Chester 250 Celebration at Municipal Field on Main Street for a day full of live music, family fun, food vendors, Touch-a-Truck, kids' activities, and so much more! Free admission and fun for all ages.

☀️ The weather is looking fantastic, so don't forget to bring:
🪑 Chairs
🧺 Blankets
🥤 Coolers

Pack up the family, invite your friends, and come celebrate 250 years of America with us! We can't wait to see everyone tomorrow for this once-in-a-generation community celebration.

🎶 Live music all day
🚒 Touch-a-Truck
🎈 Inflatables, balloon artist & glitter tattoos
🍔 Delicious food vendors
🇺🇸 12-7pm

See you tomorrow, Chester! ❤️🤍💙

06/11/2026

⭐ MAIN STAGE SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT ⭐

A heartfelt THANK YOU to R&R Construction for serving as the Main Stage Sponsor of the Chester 250 Celebration!

Their generosity and dedication to our community help make this historic event possible. As we celebrate 250 years of our Nation's heritage, we are grateful for R&R Construction who continue to invest in our town and support community events that bring us all together.

Please join us in recognizing and thanking R&R Construction for their outstanding support!

06/09/2026

Its almost time!

06/08/2026

Today's Chester 250 Featured Sponsors!
A special thank you to Mayor Tim Drag and Michelle Drag for their generous sponsorship and support of the upcoming Chester 250 Day celebration!
We are grateful for community leaders and supporters like Tim and Michelle who help make this milestone event possible.
Their commitment to Chester Township and dedication to preserving and celebrating our town's heritage reflect the very spirit of Chester 250. We are honored to recognize them as proud sponsors of this historic celebration.
Thank you, Mayor Tim Drag and Michelle Drag, for helping bring Chester 250 Day to life. We look forward to celebrating this incredible milestone together with the entire community!

06/04/2026

🚛✨ TODAY'S FEATURED SPONSOR ✨🚛

A huge THANK YOU to the Chester Lions Club for sponsoring the Touch-A-Truck event at Chester 250!

Because of the generous support of community organizations like the Chester Lions Club, families will have the opportunity to get up close and explore an exciting variety of vehicles while celebrating this historic milestone together.

Join us as we celebrate America's 250th anniversary and the spirit of community that makes Chester such a special place to call home!

Thank you, Chester Lions Club, for helping make Chester 250 a memorable experience for everyone!

06/03/2026

Volunteers Needed for Chester 250 Day!

We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make Chester 250 Day an amazing community celebration! Whether you can help for a few hours or the whole day, we’d love to have you join us.

✅ Volunteers must be 16 years or older
✅ Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult

Sign up today using SignUpGenius:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044AA4A92EA4F9CE9-64058993-chester

Please share this post and help us spread the word. Thank you for supporting our community event! 🇺🇸🎈

06/01/2026

🌟 TODAY'S FEATURED SPONSORS 🌟

The Chester 250 Committee is proud to recognize Mayor Janet Hoven and Don Hoven as today's featured sponsors!

For the past 12 years, Mayor Janet Hoven has faithfully served the residents of Chester Borough with dedication, leadership, and a deep commitment to preserving the character and history of our community. Alongside her husband, Don Hoven, they have been steadfast supporters of the people, organizations, and events that make Chester such a special place.

As we celebrate Chester's rich history and community spirit, we are grateful for their generous support and their continued commitment.

Please join us in thanking Mayor Janet Hoven and Don Hoven for helping make the Chester 250 celebration possible!

05/27/2026

Limited edition Chester 250 Challenge Coins are now available for pre-purchase for just $10 before Chester 250 Day! https://register.capturepoint.com/reg/cat_program_list.cfm?season_id=39192

Those who purchase online may pick up their coins at the Chester 250 event, Sunday June 14th between 12–7 PM at the Volunteer Tent.

Remaining coins will be available for purchase during Chester 250 Day for $15 at the Volunteer Tent from 12–7 PM.

Quantities are extremely limited — get yours before they’re gone!

05/26/2026

05/24/2026

The Chester Area Pool will be available for birthday party scheduling and inquiries from 11am - 2pm on Monday. However, access to pool and grounds will not be permitted due to the anticipated weather.