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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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Village-Wide Annual Events

SUMMERFEST
July 12, 2025

OctoberFeast Square

OCTOBERFEAST
October 4, 2025

Winterfest in Chatham NY

WINTERFEST
December 13, 2025

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FARMERS MARKET
May-October, 2025

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Chatham in the News

Chatham Summerfest returns July 12 with music, food, and family fun

July 7, 2025 | Chronogram.com In the annual rite of small-town revelry known as Summerfest, Chatham once again shuts down Main Street and turns it over to the people—specifically, to pie-eaters, amateur bakers, wandering magicians, balloon-animal conjurers, and other assorted humans in search of communal delight. On Saturday, July 12, from 10am to 4pm, CABA’s … Read more

Chatham Summerfest brings music, contests, and loads of fun

On Saturday, July 12th, Chatham welcomes back CABA’s Summerfest, a fun summer festival for all ages centered on and around the village’s charming Main Street. This year’s festival begins at 10am, one hour earlier than in years past, and runs until 4pm. This year’s line-up boasts live music, an incredible list of vendors, and lots … Read more

NYS agencies announce groundbreaking of Shaker Museum expansion

April 7, 2025 | esd.ny.gov New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) and Empire State Development (ESD) today announced the groundbreaking for the nearly $26 million renovation and expansion of Shaker Museum in Chatham, Columbia County. The 30,000 square foot project will create a year-round destination for visitors and a space that reflects the … Read more

Chatham High School robotics team qualifies for world-level championship

March 31, 2025 | Classroom Progress Report The Chatham High School robotics team has qualified for a world-level championship in April. Now, the team is requesting donations so that they are able to make the trip. From Thursday through Sunday, the robotics team, called Artemis 6621, competed at the FIRST NY Tech Valley Regional competition … Read more

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A Big Thank You to our 2025 Sponsors

PRESENTING SPONSOR
MetzWood Insurance
MAJOR SPONSORS
Ellsworth Kelly Foundation
Harlem Valley Rail Trail
COMMUNITY SPONSORS
Bimi’s Cheese Shop
Bimi’s Canteen & Bar
Chatham Brewing
Taconic Engineering
SUPPORTING SPONSORS
Ginsberg’s
Marton & Davis
Robert Bradway’s Plumbing & Heating
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR FRIEND SPONSORS

American Pie
Boxwood Linen
The Chatham Bookstore
Chatham Wine & Liquor
Chatham Yoga Center
Columbia County Agricultural Society Inc./
Columbia County Fair
Community Bank

Concord Hill Soap & Candle
Crandell Theatre
Fiesta Café
Flint Law Firm
Fork & Whisk
Park Row Gallery
the people’s pub
PS21

Red Mannequin
Shaker Museum
Spencertown Academy Arts Center
Still Life
Stonykill Coffee & Records
The Chatham Berry Farm
Twin Wolves Healing Arts
The Warm Ewe