Rose Squared Fall Chester Craft Show 2026

The 53rd Annual Rose Squared Spring Chester Fall Show takes place September 12-13, 2026, in partnership with the Historic Chester Business Association. This juried art fair is limited to 174 artists and crafters, with booths located on grass at 134 Main Street, Chester, NJ. The show features professional staff onsite during the entire event, overnight security, extensive marketing and PR, active promotion on Rose Squared and HCBA websites, and a gated entrance that attracted 12,500+ patrons in 2025.

Application fees are $35 for early decision (deadline January 31, 2026) and $45 for regular applications (deadline April 20, 2026). Booth fees range from $495-$920 depending on location and timing of payment, with various options including 10'x10' field spaces, corner locations, Row A & L spaces (10'x20'), and premium Park Ave spaces (10'x30') that allow vehicle parking behind the booth. Artists must submit 4 images of art plus 1 booth image, and applications are reviewed by 3 art professionals in a blind jury process.

The show accepts both artist and non-artist vendors across multiple categories including ceramics, jewelry, digital art, drawing and pastels, apothecary, artisanal food, and candles. Artists must have valid NJ sales tax certificates and certificate of insurance naming Rose Squared Art Shows/Art-Linx as additionally insured. Setup is Friday 10am-6pm and Saturday 6:30am-8:30am, with show hours Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm. The event operates under a rain or shine policy with no refunds.