The American Queen
For the last couple of years Riverboats have been regularly docking at the Chester riverfront. The American Queen, the Queen of the Mississippi, American Duchess and the America are all scheduled again for summer 2020. (See docking dates below.) Tours are arranged through the City of Chester Recreation Department with the help of local volunteer tour guides which escort passengers to explore the city, shop, enjoy the Popeye & Friends Character Trail, Riverboat Market and learn about the history of our area.
2020 Tentative Schedule: (to be updated periodically)
April 18 / American Duchess / 7a-2p – cancelled
May 29 / American Countess / 7a-2p – cancelled
July 4 / American Duchess / 7a-2p – cancelled
July 25 / American Queen / 7a-2p – cancelled
August 10 / American Harmony / arrives 8p
August 11 / American Harmony / departs 12p
August 16 / America / arrives 8p
August 17 / America / departs 12p
August 28 / American Countess / 7a-2p
September 3 / Queen of Mississippi / 5a-1:30p
September 17 / Queen of Mississippi / 5a-1:30p
October 1 / Queen of Mississippi / 5a-1:30p
October 21 / American Duchess / 7a-2p
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The City of Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission and Parks & Recreation Department is now offering passengers the opportunity to purchase a variety of wonderful art and hand crafted items, as well as farmer’s market items, at the “Riverboat Market” The “Riverboat Market” is only held on days that the riverboats are scheduled to dock and will be set up at the Chester Square Gazebo Park (Intersection of State Street and Opdyke Street). All exhibitors must register by the deadline and be accepted by the Riverboat Market Committee. If interested in appearing at the “Riverboat Market” please click on the following links to learn more. Keep in mind riverboat stops are subject to change quickly. Contact Patti at 618-826-1430 to check on stops.
RIVERBOAT MARKET REGISTRATION
RIVERBOAT MARKET FLYER
