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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\n\nEvery 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!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/scarecrow-contest-sponsored-by-the-essex-board-of-trade/2025-11-04/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition,Sponsored Events
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SUMMARY:EBOT Business After Hours at Grace & Haven
DESCRIPTION:Join the Essex Board of Trade for our next Business After Hours — a relaxed time with light refreshments\, great conversation\, and the chance to explore one of our local member businesses.\nDate: November 4thTime: 5:30 to 7 pmPlace: Grace and Haven\, 23B Main St\, Essex\, CT  https://graceandhaven.co/\n\nThis event is a special perk for EBOT members — but if you’re curious about joining\, this is the perfect time to learn more! Membership connects you with our vibrant local business community\, gives you a voice in town events\, and offers valuable networking opportunities.  Learn how to become a member: https:// essexct.com/membership-2/
URL:https://essexct.com/event/ebot-business-after-hours-at-grace-haven/
LOCATION:Grace & Haven\, 23 Main St\, Ste B\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Events,Sponsored Events
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\n\nEvery 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!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/scarecrow-contest-sponsored-by-the-essex-board-of-trade/2025-11-05/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition,Sponsored Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T170000
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SUMMARY:Ways to Reduce Waste
DESCRIPTION:The next SEED (Sustainable Essex Environmental Discussion) Series will be held at Essex Library on November 5th from 5 – 6 pm. Join Karen Evans\, environmental educator and member of Sustainable Essex\, who will lead a workshop on Ways to Reduce Waste – at home\, at work\, and in our community – and discuss ways that we as individuals\, and as a community can affect change. Come to learn and to share\, and leave empowered to make a difference!
URL:https://essexct.com/event/ways-to-reduce-waste/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\n\nEvery 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!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/scarecrow-contest-sponsored-by-the-essex-board-of-trade/2025-11-06/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition,Sponsored Events
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SUMMARY:Essex Library: Yoga with Hannah
DESCRIPTION:Each class will include deep stretching and just a hint of strength work to help keep bodies healthy and agile. Modifications will be provided for anyone that needs them. All levels are welcome. \nThe library has a limited supply of yoga mats; we suggest bringing your own. All of the library’s programs are free and open to all regardless of residency at Essex Library\, 33 West Avenue\, Essex\, CT. No registration necessary\, drop in!
URL:https://essexct.com/event/essex-library-yoga-with-hannah-5/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\n\nEvery 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!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/scarecrow-contest-sponsored-by-the-essex-board-of-trade/2025-11-07/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition,Sponsored Events
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SUMMARY:Psychedelic ’60's at The Gris
DESCRIPTION:Every Friday\, 8:30pm – 12:00am \nPsychedelic ’60’s\, a power trio that pays tribute to the ground-breaking musical super groups of the sixties\, plays the Tap Room at The Griswold Inn every Friday night. Take this nostalgic trip and listen to the music of the Kinks\, the Beatles\, the Animals\, Creedence Clearwater Revival…\nROCK N’ ROLL!
URL:https://essexct.com/event/psychedelic-60s-at-the-gris/2025-11-07/
LOCATION:The Griswold Inn\, 36 Main Street\, Essex\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Concerts,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T130000
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\n\nEvery 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!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/scarecrow-contest-sponsored-by-the-essex-board-of-trade/2025-11-08/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition,Sponsored Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T130000
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\n\nEvery 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!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/scarecrow-contest-sponsored-by-the-essex-board-of-trade/2025-11-09/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition,Sponsored Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T130000
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\n\nEvery 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!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/scarecrow-contest-sponsored-by-the-essex-board-of-trade/2025-11-10/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition,Sponsored Events
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\n\nEvery 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!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/scarecrow-contest-sponsored-by-the-essex-board-of-trade/2025-11-11/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition,Sponsored Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T170000
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\n\nEvery 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!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/scarecrow-contest-sponsored-by-the-essex-board-of-trade/2025-11-12/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition,Sponsored Events
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SUMMARY:Teen Advisory Board Informational Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The first informational meeting of Essex Library’s Teen Advisory board will be held September 14\, 2022 at 4:00 PM. Teen Advisory Board will meet the second Wednesday of each month\, and members of Teen Advisory Board will be able to give their input on what materials the library purchases for the Young Adult section\, help to decide teen programming at the library\, and will have the opportunity to help out around the library. \nThis informational meeting is open to all teens in grades 7-12. Registration is not required\, just drop in! For more information about this meeting\, or about Teen Advisory Board in general\, please call the Essex Library or see https://www.youressexlibrary.org/teens/. Essex Library is located at 33 West Avenue in Essex.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/teen-advisory-board-informational-meeting-2025-01-08/2025-11-12/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Avenue\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T190000
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SUMMARY:Girls' Night Out in Essex!
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, November 12th at 5pm\, Girl’s Night Out (GNO) with The-E-List will mark the official launch of the holiday season in Essex\, sponsored by Essex Bank and the Essex Board of Trade\, The event includes Essex Board of Trade (EBOT) merchants in Essex Village on Main Street and North Main Street\, plus DRIFT in Safe Harbor Dauntless Marina. This year\, GNO will have 2 check-in locations\, from 5:00pm – 6:30pm\, where attendees can pick up a sticker and qualify for 20% discount off merchandise: \n\nMeet your friends at The Wine Bar at The Griswold Inn for 1/2 price wine! PLUS\, The Wine Bar is the perfect spot to unwind after shopping and enjoy dinner with your girlfriends. Reservations are a must: 860.767.1776.\nIf you prefer to start shopping at the top of Main Street\, Prive-Swiss Wellness MedSpa\, will also be issuing 20%-off stickers between 5pm and 6:30pm.\n\nMany thanks to the Essex Garden Club and EBOT who’ll be decorating with greenery\, lights and ribbon to create a festive streetscape for GNO and the 2025 holiday season. \nParticipants: \n\nBluegill Home\nConnecticut River Museum\nCortland Park\nDrift\nEmmy’s on Main\nEssex Art Association\, presenting “Double Visions” by Brian McClear & Peter Christ\nFLOW Essex\nGoods & Curiosities – The Griswold Inn Store\nGrace & Haven\nHaystacks\nHomeward Collective\nJ. Alden Clothiers\nJ. McLaughlin\nJOY Chocolate Co\nPort + W I L L O W\nPough Interiors\nPrive-Swiss Medspa\nSullivan Financial\nThe Griswold Inn Wine Bar\nThe RiverLane
URL:https://essexct.com/event/girls-night-out-in-essex/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Events,Sponsored Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T170000
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\n\nEvery 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!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/scarecrow-contest-sponsored-by-the-essex-board-of-trade/2025-11-13/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition,Sponsored Events
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SUMMARY:Essex Library: Literature Seminar Series
DESCRIPTION:This fall\, take a deep dive into three of Flannery O’Connor’s short stories with Tom Kelly as he leads a literature seminar series at Essex Library. O’Connor\, an American novelist and short story writer\, is well known for her Southern Gothic writing style and major contributions to American Literature\, before her death from lupus at the young age of 39. \nThis program will help participants read critically\, focusing on specific writing techniques used by the author to create meaning. Kelly will also help participants identify patterns\, representations and ideas found in the following short stories. \nOct. 16 – “A Good Man is Hard to Find” by Flannery O’Connor \nOct. 30 – “Revelation” by Flannery O’Connor \nNov. 13 – “The River” by Flannery O’Connor \nThis program is free and open to the public regardless of residency at Essex Library\, 33 West Avenue\, Essex\, CT. Seating is limited. Registration is required. \nPlease email Adult Services Librarian Elizabeth Reinhart at ereinhart@essexlib.org if you need assistance locating these selected works by O’Connor. \nAbout Tom Kelly\nThomas Kelly earned a B.A. in English from Wesleyan University in 1981\, and an M.A. in Fine Arts from the University of Connecticut in 1984. He taught English for forty years at various local secondary schools: New London High School\, The Williams School\, and St. Bernard High School\, and during that time also taught at the University of Connecticut at Avery Point\, Mohegan Community College\, and Mitchell College. He retired after the 2019/2020 school year\, and has since read most of what he did not have time for while teaching.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/essex-library-literature-seminar-series/2025-11-13/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\n\nEvery 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!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/scarecrow-contest-sponsored-by-the-essex-board-of-trade/2025-11-14/
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CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition,Sponsored Events
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SUMMARY:Psychedelic ’60's at The Gris
DESCRIPTION:Every Friday\, 8:30pm – 12:00am \nPsychedelic ’60’s\, a power trio that pays tribute to the ground-breaking musical super groups of the sixties\, plays the Tap Room at The Griswold Inn every Friday night. Take this nostalgic trip and listen to the music of the Kinks\, the Beatles\, the Animals\, Creedence Clearwater Revival…\nROCK N’ ROLL!
URL:https://essexct.com/event/psychedelic-60s-at-the-gris/2025-11-14/
LOCATION:The Griswold Inn\, 36 Main Street\, Essex\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Concerts,Events
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DESCRIPTION: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!\n\n\nEvery 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!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/scarecrow-contest-sponsored-by-the-essex-board-of-trade/2025-11-15/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition,Sponsored Events
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\n\nEvery 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!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/scarecrow-contest-sponsored-by-the-essex-board-of-trade/2025-11-16/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition,Sponsored Events
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\n\nEvery 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!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/scarecrow-contest-sponsored-by-the-essex-board-of-trade/2025-11-17/
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\n\nEvery 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!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/scarecrow-contest-sponsored-by-the-essex-board-of-trade/2025-11-18/
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\n\nEvery 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!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\n\nEvery 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!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/scarecrow-contest-sponsored-by-the-essex-board-of-trade/2025-11-20/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition,Sponsored Events
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\n\nEvery 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!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/scarecrow-contest-sponsored-by-the-essex-board-of-trade/2025-11-21/
LOCATION:Essex Village
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SUMMARY:Psychedelic ’60's at The Gris
DESCRIPTION:Every Friday\, 8:30pm – 12:00am \nPsychedelic ’60’s\, a power trio that pays tribute to the ground-breaking musical super groups of the sixties\, plays the Tap Room at The Griswold Inn every Friday night. Take this nostalgic trip and listen to the music of the Kinks\, the Beatles\, the Animals\, Creedence Clearwater Revival…\nROCK N’ ROLL!
URL:https://essexct.com/event/psychedelic-60s-at-the-gris/2025-11-21/
LOCATION:The Griswold Inn\, 36 Main Street\, Essex\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Concerts,Events
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DESCRIPTION: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!\n\n\nEvery 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!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
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LOCATION:Essex Village
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\n\nEvery 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!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
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