Portions of King and Water Streets were closed for the 2025 “Meet Me On Main Street” event in Chesterville. This provided the people attending to safely enjoy an evening of fun, food and entertainment. Thompson Goddard Photo

CHESTERVILLE – Another successful “Meet Me on Main Street” event in Chesterville was held on Wed., July 30.

With a portion of both King and Water Streets in Chesterville closed to traffic, there was ample opportunity to enjoy a bite to eat or some refreshments while visiting family, friends and neighbours.  Lauren (Moran) Kilby mentioned she enjoyed coming to the annual event and see people she hasn’t seen in years.

“The weather has cooperated, a big crowd here as expected.” commented North Dundas Mayor Tony Fraser.  He continued how Chesterville has always enjoyed the “Meet Me on Main Street” event and this year was no exception.

People were able to enjoy a bite to eat from Simply Baked Catering or a barbequed hamburger or hot dog from the Chesterville and District Lions club.  To help quench your thirst, The Gathering House provided free coffee with adult refreshments offered by Windmill Brewery or King’s Lock Craft Distillery out of Johnstown or Smokie Ridge Vineyard from Mountain.

There was plenty of opportunities to have some fun by playing a game of cornhole, milking Maple (an interactive cow) while enjoying the music of “The Townships”, a local group. The six-member group performed an eclectic selection of music during the event.  Members of the North Dundas Rockets Senior Hockey team were on hand to meet with visitors, with their championship cup on display.

North Dundas firefighters set up a booth with lots of information and free swag to distribute. A couple of times during the evening a grease fire demonstration was done demonstrating the ferocity of this type of fire.  North Dundas Fire Education Officer Sean Donovan provided the crowd watching the demonstration with education on fire types and how to put them out.  Captain Matt Giles and Firefighter Josh Seely keeping a close eye on the enclosed fire and showing how to safely extinguish this type of fire.

There will be plenty to talk about and remember in the coming weeks and months while anticipating next year’s “Meet Me on Main Street” in the village.