Was held Saturday, July 8 - 11:00am-4:00pm
Our annual celebration is always held the Saturday following July 4th. Main Street is closed to vehicle traffic, making it a true small-town festival. Highlights this year included food, sales and entertainment. Download a printable map of village listing CABA member businesses.
About the Parking Shuttle: There was a shuttle bus at Chatham Elementary/HS. It ran from 11:00am-5:00pm and driooed people off on Hudson Avenue and picked them up in front of the Tracy Memorial Village Hall.
Events
11:00am
"Could You Hug a Cactus?" - free performance
A musical for all ages by the Columbia County Youth Theater
At the Crandell Theatre, 48 Main Street
11:30am-12:30pm
The Bruce Bowey Magic Show
Of BTC Family Entertainment.
On the Main Stage at Chatham Brewing, 59 Main Street
11:00am-1:30pm
High & Mighty Therapeutic Riding
Visit with the mini horses. 11:30am-1:30pm.
On Park Row
Noon
The Great Chatham Bake-Off
Amateur bakers of all ages are invited to show off their baking skills and compete for a blue ribbon. At Berkshire Bank, 52 Main St.
See list of rules | Register
Noon
Pie Eating Contest
If you like pie, you won’t want to miss this contest.
In front of Main Street Goodness, 20 Main Street
See list of rules | Register
Noon-12:45pm
Jazz Ensemble presented by The Garage
Noon-12:45pm
In front of Bimi’s Canteen, 19 Main Street
Noon-5:00pm
Wine & Cheese Tasting
At Chatham Wine & Liquor, 53 Main Street
12:30pm
Strolling Magician
Bruce Bowey with temporary tattoos for kids. 12:30-1:30pm
1:00pm
Clown Workshop
Learn to be a “serious” clown actor through fun theater games with Zoe Wohlfeld, a graduate of a Master Clown Program in Paris. Pre-register or show up.
Outside the Morris Memorial, 17 Park Row.
1:00pm
Screening of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
18 & under admitted FREE!
Adults $11, members $8, Free popcorn.
At the Crandell Theatre, 48 Main Street
1:00pm
Curt & Whistle Pigs
1:00-3:00pm
On the Main Stage at Chatham Brewing, 59 Main Street
1:00pm
Joe Adee and the Lugnuts
1:00-4:00pm
On the stage at Yianni’s, 29 Hudson Avenue
3:00pm
Rich Hallenbeck and the Landing Party
3:00-5:00pm
On the Main Stage at Chatham Brewing, 59 Main Street
Summerfest Vendors
Artisans, Crafters and Food Purveyors
Activities
- 1800’s games, scavenger hunt and book sales courtesy of the Columbia County Historical Society
- Fire truck for children to explore
- Prize wheel with the Chatham Area Girl Scouts
- Corn Hole Competition on Park Row
- Tie-Dyeing with Erin at Off The Rails Makers’ Market, 25 Hudson Avenue
- Garden Walk in front of Lea’s women’s clothing boutique, 33 Hudson Avenue
- Our Community Cares will be at their office ( 25 Hudson Ave) collecting household items such as laundry detergent, cleaning products, and paper goods, as well as Emergency Kit items for neighbors in need. Our wish list for emergency kits is available here, but we are always happy to accept other brands and products.
- Live music and an artisan fair at Yianni’s Restaurant, 29 Hudson Avenue
