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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

gnofinal The RiverLane 2025

The E-List Girls’ Night Out at The RiverLane

The RiverLane 7 Main Street, Essex

Join us for one of our favorite fall traditions: The E List Girls’ Night Out in Essex!We’ll be open late and offering 20% off the entire store (some exclusions apply). First, meet The E List team at The Griswold Inn Wine Bar between 5 pm and 6:30 pm for 1/2 price wine and to pick up your sticker to qualify for discounts. Make your way down to the RiverLane to sip & shop with Whimsically Tipsy, our favorite mobile bar, who will be serving up festive drinks while you browse our newest fall arrivals. ✨ It’s the perfect night to gather your girlfriends, explore Essex, and treat yourself to something special!

Free
2025 Girls’ Night Out in Essex!

Girls’ Night Out in Essex!

Essex Village

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: Meet 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. If 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. Many 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. Participants: Bluegill Home Connecticut River Museum Cortland Park Drift Emmy's on Main Essex Art Association, presenting "Double Visions" by Brian McClear & Peter Christ FLOW Essex Goods & Curiosities - The Griswold Inn Store […]