All Day

The EBOT Photo Contest

The Essex Board of Trade invites you to capture the beauty, charm, and spirit of Essex, Centerbrook, or Ivoryton for our brand new photo contest! Theme: “The Essex Experience” Prize: The winning photo will be framed and featured at the Essex Art Association Gallery! Deadline to Submit: July 31, 2025 Public voting on this page from August 1 to 10 for the top five finalists How to Enter: Snap a photo or photos that wonderfully represents Essex, Centerbrook, or Ivoryton. Upload up to five high-quality photos from July 14 to July 31 using the form linked here Submission Guidelines: You may enter as many as five photos, using this form each time. (Refresh your screen as needed.) There is no restriction on when your photo(s) may have been taken. The photo(s) you submit must be your own. Your photo(s) must be less than 2 MB in file size* Your photo(s) must be a .jpg or .png file format** Please limit your image title to 20 characters * If you need help with reducing file size, click here to upload your photo(s) and specify a maximum pixel size of 1,500 pixels (on width or height, whichever is greater). ** If you need to convert […]

Free
Recurring

J. McLaughlin Sidewalk Sale

J. McLaughlin 3 Main Street, Essex

We’re excited to be part of Experience Essex’s Sidewalk Sale, and you’re invited to shop with us for exclusive savings! Enjoy up to 60% off select styles during this special event: Where: J.McLaughlin – Essex, CT, 3 Main Street When: Friday, July 25th: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM Saturday, July 26th: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM Sunday, July 27th: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Whether you’re refreshing your wardrobe or picking up a favorite staple, this is your perfect time to shop! If you have any additional questions, feel free to call us at (959) 265-3048.

Recurring

Sidewalk Sale!

Essex Village

Stroll through the village and shop for seasonal savings from your favorite local businesses, discovering hidden gems along the way. Participating businesses in downtown Essex will be exploding with specials and sales. Don't miss out on the good finds at this annual sidewalk sale event! Participating merchants include: Bluegill Home Centerbrook Cheese Shop Connecticut River Museum Emmy's on Main Essex Art Association Goods & Curiosities - The Griswold Inn Store Grace & Haven Homeward Collective house of the triple moon J Alden Clothiers J McLaughlin JOY Chocolate Co P O R T + W I L L O W | Boutique The RiverLane Toys Ahoy!

Free
Recurring

Summer wine and spirits tastings

That's the Spirit Wine Shoppe 18 Plains Road, Essex

Suppliers and distributors will be tasting their Wines and RTD's every Friday, during the three months of summer from June - August. Come and experience things you never tasted before!

Free

Golden Ticket Weekend is Back!

Brickside Pizza 104 Main Street, Unit C, Ivoryton

This weekend, every pizza box is a change to WIN! We're hiding 100  golden tickets in our pizza boxes - and each one unlocks an awesome prize! From free garlic parm breads to large cheese pizzas and other prizes you won't want to miss! Golden Ticket Hours: Friday, July 25th: 4:00pm - 9:00pm Saturday, July 26th: 12:00pm - 9:00pm Sunday, July 27th: 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Free
Recurring

Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris

The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex

Every Friday, 8:30pm - 12:00am Psychedelic ’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... ROCK N' ROLL!