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SUMMARY:Daffodil Days
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Daffodil Days! Come experience the vibrant beauty of Daffodil Days in the three villages of Essex now through April 21st\, proudly sponsored by the Essex Board of Trade! Join us for a delightful stroll to see the golden daffodils and explore our charming town’s merchant specials. Discover unique treasures\, savor local flavors\, and immerse yourself in the warmth of community spirit. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate springtime and see the 45\,000+ daffodils planted from Ivoryton to Centerbrook to Essex! \nDaffodil Days Specials & Discounts: \nBrickside Pizza: Daffodil Pie\, Limited time only! A white pie with fresh mozzarella\, fontinella\, ricotta\, shallots\, fresh thyme\, garlic\, parmesan\, basil\, honey\, and a lemon zest! \nConnecticut River Museum: offering free take-home seed packets for Museum visitors. Each packet contains a mix of 20+ wildflowers that are perfect for attracting bees\, butterflies\, and hummingbirds\, great for supporting native pollinators\, and easy to grow and maintain. \nEssex Preschool:  mention daffodil days when you register for any Essex Preschool program during the month of April and your annual registration fee will be waived. (A $150-$250 value) \nhouse of the triple moon: the shop is giving out mugwort (an herb used for protection) with any purchase over $35 \nJOY Chocolate Co.:  offering chocolate daffodils and daffodil-themed gifts \nPrivé-Swiss:  Any Client that mentions “Daffodil Days” will receive 10% off retail skincare \nSavour Cafe and Bakery:  will be making Daffodil Cakes (individual angel food cake) \nSweet P’s: will be offering a Daffodil smoothie\, a delicious blend of banana\, pineapple and mango \n 
URL:https://essexct.com/event/daffodil-days-2026/
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SUMMARY:"Essex in Bloom" Photo Contest
DESCRIPTION:🌼 Essex is in Bloom… now it’s time to VOTE! 🌼 Our local businesses have outdone themselves with beautiful spring storefronts and window displays for the Essex in Bloom Contest — and we need your help to choose the winners! \n🗳️ Cast your vote here:\nhttps://essexct.com/essex-in-bloom-2026-photo-contest-vote/ \nTake a moment to browse the entries and support your favorites. Voting is open now through April 21. \nLet’s celebrate the creativity\, color\, and community spirit that make Essex shine this time of year 💛
URL:https://essexct.com/event/essex-in-bloom-photo-contest/
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SUMMARY:Book Talk\, Luncheon and Signing with Deborah Goodrich Royce\, for her new book\, Best Boy
DESCRIPTION:We’re delighted to host national bestselling author Deborah Goodrich Royce at our Spring Literary Luncheon.  Her latest release is a gripping psychological thriller\, Best Boy! This novel teeters on the knife-edge of a memory and identity when the arrival of a shocking letter threatens the carefully constructed life of a woman desperate to outrun her past. \nTickets for this event are available either in person at Goods & Curiosities ~ The Griswold Inn Store\, by calling our store at 860-767-0210\, or through our online store.  Physical copies of the book will be available to be picked up\, or shipped to you beginning February 24\, 2026\, the official launch date of publication.  The cost of the event is $75.00 which includes a hardcover copy of the book and\, of course the opportunity to engage with Deborah Goodrich Royce.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/book-talk-luncheon-and-signing-with-deborah-goodrich-royce-for-her-new-book-best-boy/
LOCATION:The Griswold Inn\, 36 Main Street\, Essex\, 06426\, United States
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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/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Essex Village
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