Are you making plans for later this summer? Plan to attend the fair for an affordable, educational, and fun outing! This year the 165th Annual Essex County Fair will run through Wednesday, July 31- Sunday, August 4 at the fairgrounds in Westport, NY. $10 admission includes … [Read more...] about Preliminary 2013 Essex County Fair Schedule
Archives for July 2013
Essex, NY: Fourth of July 2013 (Update)
Are you ready for the Fourth of July celebrations? Well, you better be soon because it's only two days until the anniversary of America's independence! It's become a time for parades, cookouts, parties, and fireworks. Find out how Essex, NY, is celebrating below. Fireworks, … [Read more...] about Essex, NY: Fourth of July 2013 (Update)
Essex Farm: Summer Tour
Do you want to take a tour of Essex Farm? Well you can take one this summer on July 13, 2013! Time: Tour at 10am; Lunch at Noon; Afternoon session 1-3pm Suggested Donation: $25 adults; $5 for kids Bring: Weather-appropriate clothing, sturdy footwear, delicious food for … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: Summer Tour
Prepare for Potential Lake Champlain Flooding
I received an alert from Lori Fisher, Executive Director of the Lake Champlain Committee, on Friday with the alarming subject line: Potential Lake Flooding - Be Prepared. Prepare for flooding?!?! Potential flooding? You heard right, if you work or live near the shore, prepare … [Read more...] about Prepare for Potential Lake Champlain Flooding
Belden Noble Memorial Library: Beggs Collection
We have been reviewing the books and other items donated to our library by longtime Essex benefactor, book-collector, music-lover, and boating enthusiast, the late Donald Beggs. We will be preparing samplers from the collection, adding them to our catalog, and send you … [Read more...] about Belden Noble Memorial Library: Beggs Collection