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Our quintessential rural upstate community is home to dozens of independently-owned retail stores, casual cafés and 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.
2023 Events
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Chatham in the News
FilmColumbia returning to Chatham for its 23rd year
October 4, 2023 | News10.com The 23rd annual FilmColumbia is set to return to the Crandall Theatre in Chatham from October 20 to October 29. FilmColumbia features film screenings, local talent, and live events. Read the entire article.
Design work starts on Chatham-area trail expansion
September 1, 2023 | TimesUnion.com A key step in the expansion of a rail trail in Columbia County has been taken. The Harlem Valley Rail Trail Association said work has started toward creating a shovel-ready construction plan for a new section of the trail that will link the village of Philmont to the town of
Columbia County Fair runs August 30-September 4
Six days of fun for the whole family with nightly grandstand entertainment including demolition derby, monster tractors, rodeo, live music, volunteer firefighting parade, daily animal shows and much more! The fair also features 4-H animal competitions, traditional and inventive fair food, midway rides, racing pigs, a petting zoo, and more. Visit the website.