With acclaimed R&B sensation, Johnny Gill, the all-star roster of performers includes Kindred the Family Soul, Evelyn "Champagne" King, Jeff Bradshaw and Brass Heavenalong with local gospel and jazz artists, and a performance by the two-time Stellar award winning Wilmington Chester Mass Choir.
The 2011 Chester Riverfront Ramble at the Wharf at Rivertown promises spectacular views of the Commodore Barry Bridge and the Delaware River. All activities will start at noon, including food and craft vendor displays, and children's games. There will be a kid's area with moon bounces, a trackless train, games, storytellers, special activities by the J. Lewis Crozer Library, Treasure Hunt and other activities. An informational Health Pavilion is sponsored by Crozer Chester Medical Center and Widener University.
Open to the public, everyone is invited to this free event to enjoy more than 60 food and craft vendors, featuring some of the region's best barbeque and soul food along with unique and enticing crafts. Come enjoy the wide-variety of international cuisine including Guamanian, Jamaican, Asian, Cajun, and Caribbean. There will also be an Amish Village with handmade ice cream, potato chips, donuts, and some unique surprises. This year features a professional "Rib Cook-Off" sponsored by the Chester Business Association. Also at the event, there will be a Classic and Modern Car Show featuring corvettes, race cars, antiques, and modern show cars, sponsored in part by Chester Business Association.
More than 60 vendors will be featured, offering a variety of delicious foods and authentic crafts.
Call a friend, bring your chair and get ready to end the summer, Chester Style!
Sponsors and Partners for the Chester Riverfront Ramble include: City of Chester, Chester Water Authority, Crozer-Keystone, Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union, TD Bank, Keystone Mercy Health Plan, ENTREPRENEUR WORKS of Delaware County, The Buccini/Pollin Group, the Chester Business Association, Franks Beverage Co, Comcast, PPL Park/Global Spectrum and PECO.
Car Show starts at 12 noon
Kid's Games
Moons bounces, face painting, sports games
Food & Craft Vendors
Dozens of great local eateries offer all types of food from southern-style to to grilled – grits to ribs – home made pies to water ice! Plus crafts, jewelry & toy booths.
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