Chestertown Tea Party Festival

About

Held each May in historic Chestertown, the Chestertown Tea Party Festival centers on a reenactment of the 1774 tea toss—residents marched cargo overboard from a ship anchored in the Chester River. The festival draws roughly 15,000 visitors for colonial parades, walking tours, live demonstrations of period crafts, a block party, beer fest, raft race, and 100+ artisan vendors selling handcrafted goods along High and Cross Streets. Free admission; no dogs permitted.

Details

Type

Festival

Season / Event Date(s)

May 23–24, 2026

Venue

Downtown Historic Chestertown / Wilmer Park

Tags

• craft
• artisan
• juried
• historic
• food
• live-music
• outdoor
• annual