Rose Squared 28th Annual Spring Chester Craft Show 2026

Rose Squared 28th Annual Spring Chester Craft Show takes place May 30-31, 2026, in partnership with the Historic Chester Business Association. This long-standing celebration of craft in the center of Historic Chester, NJ accepts all mediums and is limited to 174 artists. The show features booths on grass with professional staff onsite during the entire show, overnight security, extensive marketing and PR, and active promotion on Rose Squared and HCBA websites including artwork images, email contact, and links to business websites. The event draws an estimated 10,000+ loyal patrons based on Spring 2025 gate count.

Application fees are $25 for early bird deadline (November 30, 2025) and $35 starting December 1, 2025. Booth fees range from $430-$830 depending on location and timing, with early decision artists saving $50. Various booth types are available including center field spaces, corner locations, Rows A & L with additional storage space, and premium Park Ave spaces that allow vehicle parking behind the booth. Artists must provide 4 images of art plus 1 booth image, and jewelry must be applied for separately.

The show operates rain or shine with no refunds issued except for show cancellation with ample notice. Artists need valid NJ Sales Tax certificates and COI naming Rose Squared Art Shows/Art-Linx as additionally insured, due 45 days before the show. Setup is Friday 10am-6pm and Saturday 6:30am-8:30am, with show hours Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm. Categories include ceramics, fiber, digital art, drawing and pastels, candles, apothecary, and artisanal food, with buy/sell work prohibited in all categories.