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Essex County Fair 2012

July 21, 2012 by Katie Shepard 1 Comment

The 164th annual Essex County Fair in Westport, NY, will be held on August 8- 12. That’s Wednesday-Sunday! Daily Admission including Shows and Carnival Rides is $10. Special $25 for a carload on Thursday from 3 PM to 9 PM (includes carnival rides). History of Essex County Fair The first Essex County-Clinton County Fair was [...]

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Essex Inn’s Kentucky Derby Party

April 20, 2012 by Katie Shepard Leave a Comment

The Essex Inn is having a Kentucky Derby party Saturday, May 5th. The party begins at 3 pm with drinks, appetizers, and a live horse auction (for charity). There will also be a contest for the ladies as to who is wearing the best and most creative hats. Look up photos of women attending horse races to [...]

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Full and By Farm: Root Success and Failure

November 3, 2011 by Sara Kurak Leave a Comment

Thanks to Elizabeth and the Henderson clan for coming out in the beautiful sunshine Sunday and making quick work of the root harvest. Beets, which grow mostly above ground and seem to always love our farmland are in abundance for the year. As tap roots the carrot crop wasn’t quite as impressive. Tap roots are [...]