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Chester Township Marks 250 Years With a Free All-Day Celebration on June 14, 2026

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Chester 250 anniversary celebration graphic showing the number 250 in red, white, and blue with the words A Historic Milestone of Community
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Chester Township is marking a milestone that does not come around often, and the whole community is invited to celebrate.

Chester 250, a free community event honoring the township’s 250-year journey, takes place on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Municipal Field in Chester. The day is open to everyone, and admission is free.

A Day Built Around Community

The celebration is designed to reflect everything that makes Chester Township special. Organizers are planning a full day of community spirit, all centered on the township’s 250-year story.

Live Music All Day

Live music runs throughout the day, with the high-energy, tri-state favorite New Power Soul taking the main stage as the headliner at 5:30 PM. Additional performers are scheduled across the afternoon and evening, giving families plenty of reasons to spend the whole day at the field.

Free for Everyone, Thanks to Local Sponsors

Chester 250 is being kept free for the entire community through support from local sponsors. The current sponsor list includes the Chester Lions Club, Kessler Institute, American Fed. Mortgage, Brian and Mary Murphy, Chester Meat Market, Alstede Farms, and Hyde and Associates.

Their support makes it possible to celebrate this landmark anniversary without a ticket price, and it opens the door for families across Morris County to take part.

How to Get Involved

Community members and local businesses interested in supporting Chester 250 through sponsorship can find full details, support tiers, and donation instructions on the Chester Township website. Event updates are also posted there as the day approaches.

Municipal Field is located at 134 Main Street in Chester. The Chester 250 celebration on Sunday, June 14, 2026, is free and open to all.

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