CHESTER WINTER CARNIVALE

Winter Carnivale

Address:
Chester CenterMain St.Chester, 06412



Annual:


24th



Date(s):
February 16, 2014


Time(s):
10 a.m.-4 p.m.


Category:
Festivals



Secondary Category:


Special Community 

Who can
object to winter when it is celebrated with magnificent ice carvings, a
chili contest, and a decorated tractor parade? Throw in some Mardi
Gras-style beads, face painting, and street performers, and you’ll never
hate winter again. The event, takes place in the center of town in
snow, rain, or shine, is free, with the exception of the Chili Cook Off.

The Ice Carving Competition, with professional and student carvers, will be held from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., with judging shortly after.

The Chilly Chili Cook Off, held at the Chester Hose
Company Fire House, 6 High Street, from 11:00 a.m.-1 p.m. Attendees can
pay their $5 donation at the firehouse door, which allows them to taste
all the different chilis made by restaurants and chefs and to vote for
their favorite.

And last but not least, festively decorated tractors will parade down Main Street beginning at 2 p.m. in the highly anticipated 13th annual Chester Tractor Parade.

Restaurants, shops and galleries will have special events all day.
Parking is available in public lots with a courtesy shuttle bus to the
town center.