Friday, September 13th, 7:30-9pm
The Chester State Park has a ranger guided twilight tour by canoe or kayak. You can borrow one or bring your own. Suggested items to bring include a headlamp or hands-free light, water, bug spray, weather appropriate clothing and a hat. This is only $25! Register by calling:
(803)385-2680.
Saturday, September 14th, 7pm-9pm
Join Lessie's Farm Table for a locally sourced, all southern, family style meal to celebrate the end of summer. Spirits available and two drink tickets included. Tickets are for sale for $59. They include cocktails and a lively, delicious all Southern Feast. 10% of all proceeds go to the Catawba Farm and Food Coalition non profit and the Chester Downtown Development Association. https://www.catawbafarmandfood.org/
(In the case of inclement weather, other dates will be proposed.)
Proposed Menu:
Southern Antipasto
Decadent Shrimp and Blue Corn Grits
Local Lemon and Rosemary Crispy Chicken Thighs
Tomato Pie
Crispy Brussel Sprouts
Vegan Friendly Collards
Old Fashioned Caramel Cake
Signature Cocktail: Old Fashioneds, the real deal folks, poured over sugar cubes.
For tickets visit: www.lessiesfarmtable.com
Thursday, September 26th, 2pm-4pm
The City of Chester is rolling out the red carpet! The cars will be arriving parade-style on West End Street around 2:00 p.m. after driving through Chester State Park--they'll go straight to the back lot via Oakland Avenue & Church Street--to park for about two hours. The City will be closing down Gadsden and Main Streets so that visitors can safely enjoy downtown. Chamber member Rice Tours will graciously be providing a free shuttle service to transport guests around town.
Highlights:
· FREE admission to our wonderful Chester County Historical Society and Chester County Transportation Museum.
· Shopping in downtown at Jais's Vintage Treasurers, Friends of the Animal Thrift Store, the Ann D. Marion Art Gallery, Ezell's Hardware--SC oldest hardware store, Two Red Shoes Mobile Boutique, and more! We hope other vendors will set up too.
· Live music by SugarFree on top of The Hill
· Kona Ice of Chester & Lancaster
· Food truck by Carolina Cajun Meats
· Car Scavenger Hunt sponsored by the City of Chester