Fifth Annual Beerfest! Sunday, May 24, 2026 on the waterfront at Wilmer Park.

The Festival commemorates Chestertown’s historical past. When the citizens of Chestertown learned that the British had closed the port of Boston in retaliation for Bostonians dumping tea into the harbor, they issued “The Chestertown Resolves” which stated that it was illegal to import, sell or consume tea. According to local lore, on May 23rd, 1774, the citizens’ of Chestertown gathered at the town center, marched down High Street to the brigantine Geddes, and tossed her cargo of tea into the Chester River.

In addition to witnessing the re-enactment of the “Tea Party” on Saturday, visitors can enjoy more than 100 craft vendors, local food, children’s activities, historical walking tours and a wide array of musical entertainment.

On Sunday, the festivity continues at Wilmer Park beginning at noon, with live music, food trucks, craft vendors, plenty of fun for families- a Punch & Judy show, instrument making and face painting – along with live music and great local beers. Don’t miss the infamous raft race at 2:30!

Beerfest tickets are non-refundable. The event happens rain or shine.