Welcome to Chatham, NY

The Tracy Memorial Village Hall - photo by Suzanne Trevellyan

Enjoy Shopping, Dining & the Arts

Our quintessential rural upstate community is home to dozens of independently-owned retail stores, casual cafés, fine dining and a vibrant art scene.

Whether you’re visiting for the day, the weekend or making Chatham your home, you’ll experience a unique combination of small town charm and top-notch food, arts, shopping and entertainment. Come see what’s new!

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Chatham in the News

FilmColumbia 2024 to be held October 18-27

“The Crandell Theatre in Chatham, N.Y., is the palatial setting for a thriving film festival.”—The Wall Street Journal Two Decades of Award-Winning Films FilmColumbia, Columbia County’s premier annual cultural event, screens the very best upcoming American and international films for ten days in late October. Launched in 1999 as the Crandell Theatre’s “little local festival

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Capital Apple and Wine Festival finds new home

September 26, 2024 | SchenectadyGazette.com After a brief two years at the Altamont Fairgrounds, the well-known Capital Apple and Wine Festival has moved to a new venue, The Columbia County Fairgrounds in Chatham. Starbird sees the opportunity to expand the event throughout the Hudson Valley, not simply the Albany area. The festival will be held

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9 Picturesque Towns in New York for a Weekend Retreat in 2024

September 26, 2024 | worldatlas.com Walking through Chatham Downtown is like traveling through Americana, albeit an eclectic mix of comfort stays and fine-dining restaurants. From Our Daily Bread Deli for a java companion to kickstart your morning to the events and a Ferris wheel at the Columbia County Fair Grounds, Chatham has lots to experience.

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Congratulations Sasha Langley, winner of our Summerfest Poster Contest

CABA is excited to announce the winner of our first annual Summerfest Poster Contest.  Working with Art Teacher Christina Scott and her art students, we received seven wonderful entries.  The winner is Sasha Langley whose poster can be seen above and all around town.  Generously printed by Chatham Printing – thank you Kelly and Al.  Honorable mention goes

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