Chester CT Folk Fest

06/17/2026

The Chester Folk Fest 2026 was a great success. Many thanks to our sponsor, The Wayfinder Society. a special store in Chester Center. Also, we appreciate the support and expertise of OverAbove, the designer of our logo and poster. Adams Hometown Market helped us sustain the energies of our talented musicians. Watch for future plans and dates.

A special shout-out goes to the talented merchants who displayed their wares on the Green all afternoon. Proceeds from the
Chester Folk Fest will go to the Chester Historical Society and it's
Save the Mill fund.

06/13/2026

Walk or drive a short distance to the Chester Folk Fest after visiting Chester Sunday Market on June 14. The Chester Folk Fest features music, art, food and fun. See the QR code on the poster for more information.

06/12/2026

Jill Thompson is one of the many accomplished singer/songwriters who will entertain during the Chester Folk Fest on June 14. From 11:30 to 5 pm in the Meeting House and on the Green, you will find music, art, food, and lots of fun. See chesterhistoricalsociety.org for details.

06/12/2026

APPROXIMATE PERFORMANCE TIMES
Katy Tessman 11:30
Bill Last 12:00
Catman Bill 12:30
Inner Groove 1:00
Tom Maynard 1:30
Lisa Walker 2:00
Ric Page 2:30
Liz Reed 3:00
Anything Goes 3:30
Jill Thompson 4:00
Bob Gotta 4:30
Stan Sullivan 5:00
Terri Lachance……Free Children’s concerts on the Green at 1 and 3.

06/11/2026

06/11/2026

Steve Azzaro has written more than 90 songs and is the director and originator of the Chester Folk Fest. Hear some of those songs with his trio, Anything Goes, on June 14. Enjoy artisans on the Green, kid's mini concerts at 1 and 3, food and fun. See chesterhistoricalsociety.org for details.

06/10/2026

We are in for a treat to enjoy the music of accomplished singer/songwriter and award-winning guitarist, Stan Sullivan on June 14 at the Chester Folk Fest. Enjoy other musicians, artisans, food venders and more before Stan performs later in the afternoon. Visit chesterhistoricalsociety.org for details.

06/09/2026

Katy Tessman is coming all the way from Minnesota to participate in the Chester Folk Fest on June 14. She is a delightful add-on to the list of singer/songwriters. She will perform at 11:30. Come early for Katy, then stay for more music, art on the Green, food and fun. See chesterhistoricalsociety.org for details.