Friday, April 25th, 2025
6:00 PM – Evening Opening Prayer
Fr. Damian Ference will begin the evening with an opening prayer.
6:15 PM – Kickoff Speech by John Walker
John Walker will officially open the event with a speech, reflecting on the spirit of Chesterton’s and the significance of this cigar launch.
6:45 PM - 8:00 PM – Mingling & Cigars
Enjoy an evening of conversation, cigars, and great company as we kick off the weekend.
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM – Jazz Night
A performance by Chesterton’s “House” Jazz Band that performs here on a weekly basis for our popular Jazz Nights. Comprised of all local musicians
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM – Live Music by Emma & David Kruise
A live performance from Emma and David Kruise
11:00 PM - 1:00 AM – open mic/mingling until close
Saturday, April 26th, 2025
8:00 AM – Mass at St. Peter’s
425 N 4th St, Steubenville, OH
9:00 AM – Breakfast, Coffee & Cigars [ticketed]*
Featuring the Chesterton Cigar and Coffee from Leonardo’s Coffee House in Steubenville
11:30 AM – Pipe Tobacco & Tin Fish Luncheon [ticketed]*
Tins and tins! Enjoy conversation over a pipe and some tinned fish w/ accoutrements
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM - lectures and discussion
Lectures and readings from special guests of Chesterton’s including Joe Grabowski, VP of Evangelization and Mission at the Chesterton Society, John Walker
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM - break / Dinner
Dine at one of Steubenville’s local favorites before the evening’s festivities.
7:00 PM – Evening Prayer and kick-off
7:15 PM - Special guest appearance / Panel & Tasting Event [ticketed]*
A slot dedicated to the story of Chesterton’s founding, the inspiration behind the Pints with Aquinas and Chesterton’s Cigar, and a guided cigar tasting.
* Ticketed - a paid event. Tickets available on day at register.
Sunday, April 27th, 2025
10:00 AM – Mass at St. Peter’s
Close the weekend with Sunday Mass at St. Peter’s Catholic Church.
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM – Brunch & Farewell Gathering [ticketed]*
A grand finale to the weekend—join us for raw oysters and other delectable brunch offerings to wrap up the weekend.
* Ticketed - a paid event. Tickets available on day at register.