Thanks to this year's freezing winter, the Essex Ferry Follies is back! Celebrate the reopening of the Ferry!!
On Saturday, March 28th, join us to celebrate the reopening of the Essex-Charlotte ferry by wearing a crazy costume, donning a fun hat, or bringing a noise maker and riding the ferry from Essex to Charlotte and back!
Thank you to Lake Champlain Transportation for celebrating with us by offering 40 free tickets for walk-on riders to ride the 9:30am ferry from Essex to Charlotte and back.
Riders should arrive by 9:15 at the Essex Ferry Dock for their walk-on ride from Essex to Charlotte and back. The free ride will depart at 9:30 and return by 10:30 a.m. After the ferry ride, support our Main Street local shops by having lunch at the Essex Ice Cream Cafe or Pink Pig Cafe!
Please reserve your spot here (Limited to 40 riders)
From a 1995 article in the Press-Republican Newspaper: "The first Essex Ferry Follies took place in the mid-60's, when a handful of winter-weary residents of Essex were out on the dock with whistles, bugles, and outlandish outfits to greet the first ferry of the season. The boatmen looked askance at the motley crew on the dock. They decided it must be some form of Vietnam protest. But once the source of the merriment was understood, Lake Champlain Transportation joined in the spirit, and has been a part of the gala ever since."
Please reserve your spot here
Limited to 40 people.
