Essex Day

Come celebrate history at our town’s 51st 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?

Saturday, August 2nd, 2025, time 10am - 2pm

Where is it?

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

Main Events‍‍

• ‍Enjoy refreshments at local restaurants: The Barn Door Tavern, The Essex Ice Cream Cafe, The Essex Inn on the Adirondack Coast, The Old Dock Restaurant & Marina, The Pink Pig

• Browse local shops:  The Adirondack Art Association Gallery, Book and Leaf, The Neighborhood Nest, Pink Pig Cottage Antiques, The Village Gallery & Studio, Smiles Studio Arts‍

• Vendor Fair: Click HERE to register‍

• Live Music: Too Tall String Band (10am - noon), Scott Sileo (12:30pm - 2pm) Made possible, in part, by the Essex County Arts Council's Cultural Assistance Program Grant with funding provided by Essex County and Triple Green Jade Farm
• ‍Kid's Activities sponsored by Lakeside School at Black Kettle Farm + Bounce House! Games! Popcorn! And More!

• ‍Food Trucks: Papa Duke's BBQ and Indian Bay Marina Pizza on Point Woodfired Pizza, Hotdogs for Hospice by the Essex Community Church‍

• 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. Click HERE to register!
• Book Sale: Belden Noble Memorial Library will host their annual Essex Day book sale at the library from 10am - 4pm. After 3pm, fill a bag of books for just $5!

What else is happening?  more to come!

• Jukebox Dance Event: Saturday, August 2nd at 7:00pm at the Masonic Lodge. Presented by the Essex Theatre Company.

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