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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 to start online on Saturday, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/ Questions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com

Free

70-Anniversary-Party-Logo

EHS 70th Anniversary Party

The Museum of Fife and Drum 62 North Main Street, Ivoryton

Please mark your calendars for EHS's 70th Anniversary Party on Sunday, November 2 at The Museum of Fife and Drum, 62 North Main Street in Ivoryton, CT, from 3pm-5pm. We will celebrate our 70th anniversary year's successes and look forward to a bright future for 2026—the America 250 celebrations.  Join us for an afternoon of light bites, libations and mingling with friends who enjoy the history of Centerbrook, Essex and Ivoryton! A social hour will begin at 3pm with hors d'oeuvres, beer, wine and soft drinks in the pub on the lower level of the Museum of Fife and Drum.  Volunteers from the Museum of Fife and Drum will be onsite to answer questions s you explore the main exhibit floor.   We may even have a performance from some Corps members! Then, all are welcome to stay for our Annual Membership Meeting starting at approximately 4:30pm.  EHS Board President, Lou Mazzarese will present the Annual Financial Report and Year in Review.  EHS Director Melissa Josefiak will present plans for the upcoming year and announce the Volunteer of the Year. Please share this invite with your friends and neighbors!  All are welcome to attend. We ask for a $15 donation for those attending social hour (Business, Patron, and Potapaug Members receive complimentary […]

$15