Chester Fall Craft Show
Fall festival · Chester Borough · New Jersey
Twice a year historic Chester lines Main Street with vendor tents for one of the Northeast's longest-running craft shows, and the 2026 fall edition lands September 12 and 13, ten to five both days. Handmade goods and antiques fill the sidewalks within walking distance of more than 80 shops and restaurants in this small Morris County village.
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Plan your visit
$6 admission ($1 off with postcard); rain or shine; no pets
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: October 21–October 25
Color builds from October 12 · mostly bare by November 14
Sampled at Chester Fall Craft Show’s own coordinates and elevation (274 m) rather than a regional average.
New Jersey is sampled at 4 weather points, then moved 5 days later so the model agrees with 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com. Against New Jersey's own climatology, the 2026 weather puts the peak 4 days earlier. How the forecast works
When to go to Chester Fall Craft Show
You get about 20 days of color here, from the first turn through to roughly November 1. Against New Jersey overall, that is 11 days earlier.
It is roughly 36 mi out of New York City. Philadelphia is about 63 mi out.
Chester Fall Craft Show on the map
Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of New Jersey, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.
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Frequently asked
- When is Chester Fall Craft Show open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Sep 12 – Sep 13. $6 admission ($1 off with postcard); rain or shine; no pets. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Chester Fall Craft Show peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 21–October 25 (best estimate October 23). Color starts around October 12 and is mostly bare by November 14.
- How do I get to Chester Fall Craft Show?
- Chester Fall Craft Show is in Chester Borough. The closest city is New York City, about 36 mi away. It's part of New Jersey's fall lineup.
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