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FestiFall sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

Ahoy maties! And Shiver me timbers! Gather all ye Buccaneers and Scallywags and head to Essex for the 2025 FestiFall, Saturday, October 4 from 11 to 4.  We’re setting sail with this year’s theme: PIRATES! The scarecrows will be on display all October, so stroll the streets, snap photos, and share your favorites, and voting to start Saturday, October 4th online at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest/ Fun activities include: *bandana coloring*face painting*tattoos*hats & eye patches*pumpkin scavenger hunt*pop-up vendors*costumes optional

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Copy of EBOT Scarecrow Contest Flyer 2026 (5) copy

Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

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Essex Village

The Essex Scarecrow Contest and FestiFall have become a much-loved community tradition, bringing creativity, fun, and local spirit to the Main Streets of Centerbrook, Essex, and Ivoryton each fall! Every year, residents, businesses, and organizations design and build scarecrows to display on lamp posts throughout town. The scarecrows will be on display all October, so stroll the streets, snap photos, and share your favorites! Voting open until October 30th at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/ Questions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com

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