Essex Day

Come celebrate history at our town’s  44th annual Essex Day celebration!

Every year, the Town of Essex comes together on the first Saturday of August and celebrates our community with a town-wide yard sale and street party. Come join the fun and see what makes Essex special.

When is it?

August 5th, 2023 from 10am–2pm

Where is it?

Main Street in Essex, NY (plus yard sales in the surrounding area)

Main Events‍‍

• ‍Browse and enjoy refreshments at local shops like The Pink Pig, The Barn Door Tavern, The Essex Ice Cream Cafe, and The Neighborhood Nest
• Vendor Fair: To register, email essexinitiatives@gmail.com‍
• Live Music: Too Tall String Band (10am) & Marie Marie (12:30pm) _{Made possible, in part, by the Essex County Arts Council's Cultural Assistance Program Grant with funding provided by Essex County}‍
• Outdoor Eats: Papa Duke's BBQ, Indian Bay Woodfired Pizza & Beer Garden at The Barn Door Tavern‍
• Kids Activities: Join Lakeside School at Black Kettle Farm and The Belden Noble Memorial Library for games and crafts on the lawn behind Town Hall‍
• Town-wide yard sale: Not on Main Street? No Problem! As space permits, we’re offering free street space to Essex residents and community non-profits. Email essexinitiatives@gmail.com for more info!

What else is happening? 

• Essex Gateway Trail Opening Hike: Join CATS staff at 9am for a guided hike of The Essex Gateway Trail! Visit www.champlainareatrails.com for moreinfo
• Pop-Up Art Exhibit at The Essex Old Brick Store:  The Exhibit will feature intriguing collages and mobiles by Plattsburgh artist Alex Clark, presented by Bell Fire Arts Collective. Listen to a talk from the artist at 11 and 2
• The Village Gallery & Studio: Artist Helen Goetz will have demonstrations about creating alcohol ink paintings at 11am and 1:30pm
• Annual Book Sale: 10am–4pm at Belden Noble Memorial Library. After 3pm, fill a bag for $5!
• St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Bake, Craft, and Rummage Sale: 10am–2pm. All proceeds go towards St. Joseph’s 150th Anniversary 2024
• Essex Talent Show: A Fundraiser for Essex Theatre Co. and Families First at 7pm at the Masonic Lodge! To sign up to perform or buy tickets, visit www.essextheatre.org
• The Depot Theatre Academy Presents Matilda Jr: 7pm at the Whallonsburg Grange Hall. Tickets are limited and available in advance only. Visit www.depottheatre.org for more info
• Essex Community Church will be selling homemade cookies, ice tea, and lemonade
• ‍Hot dogs and cold drinks for sale across the street from the Essex Post Office, all sales benefit High Peaks Hospice
  

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