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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/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Events,Sponsored Events
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SUMMARY:EBOT General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://essexct.com/event/ebot-general-meeting/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:Essex Yacht Club\, 13 Novelty Lane\, Essex\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:EBOT Meetings,Events
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SUMMARY:EHS History Hour at Essex Meadows: Revolution Close to Home
DESCRIPTION:Essex Historical Society and Essex Meadows present History Hour. This program features a speaker\, author\, presenter\, or musician once a month through 2026. This month’s presentation is called Revolution Close to Home: Five Lives in Early Potapaug during America’s Turning Point  \nPatriots and Loyalists\, enslaved and free\, women and warriors.  Essex Historical Society (EHS) Director Melissa Josefiak details the complex relationships and shifting allegiances during the American Revolution in the Potapaug village of Saybrook\, now known as Essex.  Learn about five unforgettable individuals whose experience reflected these tumultuous times. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUriah Hayden \n\n\n\n\nFormerly located at the foot of Main Street in Essex\, the Hayden Shipyard is known for building the American Revolutionary War ship The Oliver Cromwell. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHistory hour is FREE and open to the public. We recommend arriving to Hamilton Hall by 9:50 am. as seating is available first-come\, first-served. No need to register for this event. In the unlikely event that the program changes or needs to be canceled\, please check EHS social media and website.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/ehs-history-hour-at-essex-meadows-revolution-close-to-home/
LOCATION:Essex Meadows\, 30 Bokum Road\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES: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/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:Essex Village
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SUMMARY:Con Brio Spring Concerts 2026
DESCRIPTION:Con Brio presents two glorious\, uplifting\, at times somber\, rousing\, and patriotic concerts to celebrate our Nation’s 250th Birthday (1776-2026). These concerts feature a special program of All-American music with full orchestra and augmented brass section. \nStars & Stripes Forever\nA choral celebration of our nation’s 250th birthday\nFeaturing over 110 performers\, with the Con Brio Chorus\, the Con Brio Festival Orchestra\, and with special guest Soprano and Tenor soloists\, conducted by Dr. Chris Shepard on April 17\, 2026 at 7 PM and April 19 2026 at 4 PM\, Valley Regional High School\, 256 Kelsey Hill Road\, Deep River CT 06417. \nMarch\nThe Stars & Stripes Forever\, John Philip Sousa\, USMC (orchestra) \nThe National Anthem\nThe Star-Spangled Banner\, Smith\, words Francis Scott Key\, arr. Hayes (chorus and orchestra) \nThe Testament of Freedom\, Randall Thompson\, words from Thomas Jefferson\, (chorus and orchestra)\nI. A Summary View of the Rights of British America (1774)\nII. and III. Declaration of Causes and Necessity of Taking up Arms (July 6\, 1775)\nIV. Letter to John Adams\, (September 12\, 1821) \nThe Mansions of the Lord\, Glennie-Smith\, arr. Harlan & Rickets\, words Wallace\, (chorus and string orchestra)\nBattle Hymn of the Republic\, Steffe\, arr. Wilhousky\, words Howe\, (chorus and orchestra\, with audience) \nINTERMISSION \nWill the Circle be Unbroken\, Trad. Appalachian\, arr. Moore\, Words Rose\, Winter & Taylor (a cappella chorus)\nPrecious Lord\, Take My Hand\, Dorsey arr. Sevier (a cappella chorus)\nThe Circus Band\, Ives (chorus and 4-hand piano) \nAn Aaron Copland Suite \nOld American Songs arr. Copland\nAt the River\, words and music by Rev. Robert Lowery (1865)\,(chorus and orchestra)\nThe Little Horses\, Trad. (soprano solo and orchestra)\nZion’s Walls\, Revivalist Song\, words and music by John McCurry (1821-1886\, (baritone solo and orchestra) \nThe Tender Land\nThe Promise of Living Copland\, words Everett (soprano & baritone soli\, chorus and orchestra) \nMake Our Garden Grow\, from Candide\, Bernstein\, words Wilbur (soprano & baritone soli\, chorus and orchestra) \nFinale\nGod Bless America\, Irving Berlin\, arr. Martin (chorus and orchestra\, with audience) \n 
URL:https://essexct.com/event/con-brio-spring-concerts-2026/
LOCATION:Valley Regional High School\, 156 Kelsey Hill Road\, Deep River\, CT\, 06417\, United States
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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/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:The Griswold Inn\, 36 Main Street\, Essex\, 06426\, United States
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