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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/2026-06-26/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T173000
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SUMMARY:Business After Hours
DESCRIPTION:Please join the members of Connecticut River Artisans on June 25th when they host the monthly Business after Hours gathering.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/business-after-hours/
LOCATION:Ct River Artisans\, 55 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Sponsored Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T173000
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SUMMARY:EBOT Business After Hours at CT River Artisans
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: June 25Time: 5:30 to 7 pmPlace: CT River Artisans\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/join-now-contact-form/
URL:https://essexct.com/event/ebot-business-after-hours-at-ct-river-artisans/
LOCATION:CT River Artisans\, 55 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,EBOT Meetings,Events,Sponsored Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T170000
DTSTAMP:20261009T191658Z
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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/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T093000
DTSTAMP:20260622T214647Z
CREATED:20260622T214647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T214647Z
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SUMMARY:Music w/ Ms. Jessica
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ivoryton Library and Miss Jessica from the Community Music School for fun songs and jam sessions!
URL:https://essexct.com/event/music-w-ms-jessica/
LOCATION:Ivoryton Library Association\, 106 Main St\, Ivoryton\, CT\, 06442\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T170000
DTSTAMP:20261009T191658Z
CREATED:20261001T201400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T191658Z
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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/2026-06-24/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T100000
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CREATED:20260619T000254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T000254Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Sensory Play (Ages Birth - 5)
DESCRIPTION:Program for kids ages birth-5. \nJoin us for a hands-on\, child-led play session designed to engage the senses! Sensory Playtime encourages exploration\, creativity\, and early learning through touch\, sound\, and movement. Kids are invited to move from station to station\, at their own pace\, to scoop\, squish\, pour\, and play with a variety of textures and materials in a safe\, supportive space alongside their caregivers. This program supports sensory development\, fine motor skills\, and social interaction—come play\, learn\, and make a (little) mess with us! \nProgram funded in part by the Community Foundation of Middlesex County\, and made possible by the GSB Grant Making Fund\, and the Whelen Family Fund. \nEssex Library programs are free and open to the public. \nNo registration required. Drop in!
URL:https://essexct.com/event/summer-sensory-play-ages-birth-5/2026-06-24/
LOCATION:Essex Library Association\, 33 West Avenue\, Essex\, CT\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T210000
DTSTAMP:20250519T204404Z
CREATED:20250519T204404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T204404Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Trivia
DESCRIPTION:What’s better than “Taco Tuesday?” Tuesday Nite Trivia at Essex Indoor Golf Center! Join us in our clean\, family-friendly atmosphere\, against the backdrop of golfers playing courses from around the globe. And yes\, you can even combine golf (or mini golf) AND trivia at the same time! Free admission\, as well as prizes every week for the ‘smartest smarty pants’ might be enough to get you off the couch on a Tuesday night. Then\, declare Tuesdays as a No-Cooking Nite when you order from our fantastic Grumpy Caddy menu\, along with our extensive selection of beer\, cocktails\, and wine from our 35-foot custom bar…Tuesdays might just become your favorite day of the week. So\, bring your friends\, bring your family\, bring your friends’ families! Call (959) 265-8979 or visit essexindoorgolf.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/tuesday-night-trivia/2026-06-23/
LOCATION:Essex Indoor Golf\, 23 Saybrook Road\, Essex\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T180000
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SUMMARY:Ivoryton Library Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All association members are invited to celebrate Ivoryton Library’s Year in Review\, learn about our new goals\, meet our trustees\, and enjoy refreshments at our Annual Member Meeting on June 23\, 2026 at 5:00pm! Not sure if you’re a member? Call the library at 860-767-1252 for membership status. You can also become a member at the Annual Meeting! Please RSVP by registering on ivorytonlibrary.org\, emailing cgoodrich@ivorytonlibrary.org\, or by calling the library. See you then!
URL:https://essexct.com/event/ivoryton-library-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Ivoryton Library Association\, 106 Main St\, Ivoryton\, CT\, 06442\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T170000
DTSTAMP:20261009T191657Z
CREATED:20261001T201400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T191657Z
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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/2026-06-23/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T170000
DTSTAMP:20261009T191656Z
CREATED:20261001T201400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T191656Z
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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/2026-06-22/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T000000
DTSTAMP:20260622T214557Z
CREATED:20260622T214557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T214557Z
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SUMMARY:Side Quests
DESCRIPTION:Teens can join the Ivoryton Library every week to try out a new hobby! Gain some skills and brag about your new adventures when you go back to school in the fall!
URL:https://essexct.com/event/side-quests/
LOCATION:Ivoryton Library Association\, 106 Main St\, Ivoryton\, CT\, 06442\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T170000
DTSTAMP:20261009T191656Z
CREATED:20261001T201400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T191656Z
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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/2026-06-21/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T180000
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CREATED:20260617T171123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T171123Z
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SUMMARY:JMclaughlin to host Sip & Shop with the Ivoryton Playhouse
DESCRIPTION:Join us at JMcLaughlin with hostess Katie Barton for Sips and Shopping featuring our New Collection on Saturday\, June 20th 4-6pm \n10% of sales will benefit the Ivoryton Playhouse \n 
URL:https://essexct.com/event/jmclaughlin-to-host-sip-shop-with-the-ivoryton-playhouse/
LOCATION:JMcLaughlin\, 3 Main St\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T170000
DTSTAMP:20261009T191654Z
CREATED:20261001T201400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T191654Z
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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/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T145958Z
CREATED:20260509T234834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T145958Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Outdoor Summer Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a weekend of art\, meeting artists and the outdoors at the Summer Arts Festival on the Essex Connecticut Town Green\, Saturday\, June 20 (10-5pm)\, and Sunday\, June 21 (11-5pm). Presented by the Arts Center Killingworth and Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook\, the Festival is located at 12 Main Street\, Essex. Find original artwork by painters working in oil\, acrylic\, watercolor\, pastel\, photography\, and mixed media and collage. Fine crafts can be found in pottery\, ceramic\, wood as well as unique jewelry creations. Enjoy the attractions Essex offers including fine restaurants\, New England architecture\, and beautiful vistas. Pleased to announce that the 2026 Essex Festival is partially sponsored by Renewal by Andersen. The Arts Center Killingworth\, the non-profit Festival Sponsor\, presents several annual festivals as well as offers workshops and classes for established and beginning artists of all ages. Spectrum Gallery and Store\, an expansion of the Arts Center\, is a close visit from the Festival and is currently exhibiting Forces of Nature (through July 3). Spectrum showcases emerging and established artists and includes a Store that offers fine crafts in mediums such as fabric\, glass\, ceramics\, paper\, pottery\, jewelry\, wood and more. Gallery hours are Wednesday-Saturday (12-6pm) and Sunday (12-5pm). Gallery is located at 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook. Spectrumartgallery.org. To shop online\, visit Spectrum Anytime at spectrumanytime.com. For more information call (860) 767-0742. \n 
URL:https://essexct.com/event/2026-outdoor-summer-arts-festival/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:Essex Town Green\, 12 Main street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Sponsored Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T113000
DTSTAMP:20260617T145903Z
CREATED:20260610T123610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T145903Z
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SUMMARY:Historic Ivoryton Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Step into Ivoryton’s past on a guided walking tour presented in partnership by Essex Historical Society\, Essex Land Trust\, and Ivoryton Library. Essex Land Trust steward\, Scott McCoid\, will lead a walking tour of the Millrace Preserve covering Ivoryton’s history\, the company that built it\, and the flood that punctuated the end of an era.  EHS guide\, Ellen Clark will continue the walk through Ivoryton highlighting the historic buildings and sites that make up Ivoryton’s rich history. Stroll the village streets as we share stories of mill workers\, shopkeepers\, and business owners who helped shape this mill town. \nYour registration reserves your spot for this outdoor program exploring Ivoryton. \nParking available on Ivory Street at the Millrace Preserve\, and in the public lot at Ivoryton Green. The event is weather dependent\, so we will email if it needs to be canceled. Unless your dog is a history buff\, best to leave them at home. While the walk covers mostly flat ground\, some terrain is uneven so please wear comfortable footwear.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/historic-ivoryton-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Ivoryton Library\, 106 Main Street\, Ivoryton\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Events,Sponsored Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260622
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SUMMARY:Summer Solstice
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the arrival of summer during Essex’s Summer Solstice Weekend on June 20th & 21st! Enjoy two days of shopping\, dining\, special offers\, activities\, and shoreline charm as we welcome the longest days of the year. Explore Essex and discover all the magic summer brings\, including: \nEssex Art Association is showcasing the EAA Summer Open Show with a “Come Sail Away” theme\, juried by Kerry Kincy and sponsored by Tom & Betsy Whidden.  The Gantner Gallery Featured Artist is Andria Alex. Gallery hours are 1 to 5 pm. \nEssex Historical Society is having a walking tour with Essex Land Trust at 10 am on the 20th: https://www.essexhistory.org/events/ivoryton-walk \nhouse of the triple moon is offering a free gift with purchase: Spend $20 – receive a pack of wildflower seeds\, Spend $40 – receive a bee hive votive candle\, Spend $60 – receive both ! \nJoin JMcLaughlin with hostess Katie Barton for Sips and Shopping featuring their New Collection on Saturday\, June 20th 4-6pm.  10% of sales to benefit The Ivoryton Playhouse \n  \nSweet P’s is offering a Peach Mango smoothie for a limited time only. Peaches\, mango\, and banana come together for a healthy fruit smoothie with no refined sugar!\n\n\n\n2026 Outdoor Summer Arts Festival: Enjoy a weekend of art\, meeting artists and the outdoors at the Summer Arts Festival on the Essex Connecticut Town Green\, Saturday\, June 20 (10-5pm)\, and Sunday\, June 21 (11-5pm). Presented by the Arts Center Killingworth and Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook\, the Festival is located at 12 Main Street\, Essex. For more details\, click HERE.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/summer-solstice/
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Sponsored Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T203000
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CREATED:20250108T205444Z
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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/2026-06-19/
LOCATION:The Griswold Inn\, 36 Main Street\, Essex\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Concerts,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T170000
DTSTAMP:20261009T191654Z
CREATED:20261001T201400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T191654Z
UID:22005-1781874000-1781888400@essexct.com
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/2026-06-19/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T100000
DTSTAMP:20260710T152528Z
CREATED:20260215T223529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T152528Z
UID:18808-1781859600-1781863200@essexct.com
SUMMARY:EBOT General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://essexct.com/event/ebot-general-meeting/2026-06-19/
LOCATION:Essex Yacht Club\, 13 Novelty Lane\, Essex\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:EBOT Meetings,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T180000
DTSTAMP:20260530T091833Z
CREATED:20260530T091833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260530T091833Z
UID:20061-1781798400-1781805600@essexct.com
SUMMARY:J Mc Laughlin Sip & Shop with the Essex Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:Sip & Shop – 10% of sales will benefit Essex Historical Society
URL:https://essexct.com/event/j-mc-laughlin-sip-shop-with-the-essex-historical-society/
LOCATION:JMcLaughlin\, 3 Main St\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T170000
DTSTAMP:20261009T191653Z
CREATED:20261001T201400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T191653Z
UID:22004-1781787600-1781802000@essexct.com
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/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T170000
DTSTAMP:20261009T191653Z
CREATED:20261001T201400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T191653Z
UID:22003-1781701200-1781715600@essexct.com
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/2026-06-17/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T210000
DTSTAMP:20250519T204404Z
CREATED:20250519T204404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T204404Z
UID:18410-1781636400-1781643600@essexct.com
SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Trivia
DESCRIPTION:What’s better than “Taco Tuesday?” Tuesday Nite Trivia at Essex Indoor Golf Center! Join us in our clean\, family-friendly atmosphere\, against the backdrop of golfers playing courses from around the globe. And yes\, you can even combine golf (or mini golf) AND trivia at the same time! Free admission\, as well as prizes every week for the ‘smartest smarty pants’ might be enough to get you off the couch on a Tuesday night. Then\, declare Tuesdays as a No-Cooking Nite when you order from our fantastic Grumpy Caddy menu\, along with our extensive selection of beer\, cocktails\, and wine from our 35-foot custom bar…Tuesdays might just become your favorite day of the week. So\, bring your friends\, bring your family\, bring your friends’ families! Call (959) 265-8979 or visit essexindoorgolf.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/tuesday-night-trivia/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:Essex Indoor Golf\, 23 Saybrook Road\, Essex\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T170000
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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/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T170000
DTSTAMP:20261009T191651Z
CREATED:20261001T201400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T191651Z
UID:22001-1781528400-1781542800@essexct.com
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/2026-06-15/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T220000
DTSTAMP:20260521T124244Z
CREATED:20260521T124244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T124244Z
UID:20021-1781515800-1781560800@essexct.com
SUMMARY:Connecticut Sea Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Essex\, CT – The 5th Annual CT Sea Music Festival will drop anchor in historic downtown Essex on June 12-15\, 2026. As Stroll Essex Village Magazine states\, “This beloved weekend is a highlight of the season that brings our community’s nautical heritage to life.” \nThe family-friendly weekend includes a Symposium on the Music of the Sea\, free daytime workshops and concerts featuring local and regional maritime performers\, a family stage\, CT River sails\, demonstrations of sailor skills and Irish currach rowing\, a fife and drum parade and Revolutionary War reenactment\, honoring America’s Semi-Quincentennial celebration\, a hymn sing\, and late night pub sings. Evening concerts at the CT River Museum are ticketed events: https://bit.ly/CTSMFTIX. \nFor schedule and more information\, visit the Festival website at https://ctseamusicfest.org\, Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CTSeaMusicFest\, Instagram @ct_sea_music_festival\, or contact@ctseamusicfest.org. \nThe CT Sea Music Festival is a project of the Maritime Music & Tradition Society Corp.\, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. It receives sponsorships from The Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA)\, The Folk Music Society of New York\, Inc.\, The Paul Foundation\, and support from The Griswold Inn and The Essex Corinthian Yacht Club.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/connecticut-sea-music-festival/2026-06-15/
LOCATION:Essex Town Hall\, Pratt House\, St. John’s Church\, Town Green\, CT River Museum\, West Ave. and Main St.\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Sponsored Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T170000
DTSTAMP:20261009T191651Z
CREATED:20261001T201400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T191651Z
UID:22000-1781442000-1781456400@essexct.com
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/2026-06-14/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T030554Z
CREATED:20260609T030554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T030554Z
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SUMMARY:The Hosting Company's 1st Birthday
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, 6/14 from 12-4 to celebrate one year in business for The Hosting Company! \nLight bites\, refreshments\, a vintage clothing pop-up shop\, 10% off retail items\, and live music! \nMake sure to RSVP \nSee you soon!
URL:https://essexct.com/event/the-hosting-companys-1st-birthday/
LOCATION:The Hosting Company\, 104 Main St\, Ivoryton\, CT\, 06442\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Sponsored Events
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