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FestiFall and Scarecrow Contest, sponsored by the Essex Board of Trade

Save the Date!  FestiFall is on Saturday, October 3rd from 1 to 4 pm.  This years theme:  Haunted History!
  • Fun free activities include:
    • Pencil & Wool – “Faces of Essex” canvas – in front of post office (rain plan inside)
    • Blissful Beauty – face painting at the Gris Courtyard; tattoos near Toys Ahoy
    • CT River Museum – RiverTales crafts outside
    • Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt
    • Games/Activities in Park, including
      • Cornhole and large Connect4
      • Free caricatures
      • Petting Zoo
      • Free photos at the gazebo

We will also have pumpkins available for a suggested $10 donation!

Time to get creative for this year’s Scarecrow Contest!  All scarecrows will be on display all October, so enter yours with the “Haunted History” theme!
  • Want to learn how to make your scarecrow for the contests?  Follow this link:  https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Scarecrow
  • Need a frame? Frames for scarecrows are available at Essex Plaza Laundry for a $20 donation
  • Scarecrows should be dropped off at Essex Plaza Laundry on Sept 29 & 30.
  • voting to start Saturday, October 3rd online at essexct.com and ends on October 30th.