Organizers are pumped about this year’s installment, scheduled for Aug. 10 to 14 at the Essex County Fairgrounds in Westport. The 168th installment will see organizers continuing to refine the event schedule and add new attractions. Exhibitions this year include Hansen’s … [Read more...] about Essex County Fair Announces Schedule (THE SUN)
Archives for July 2016
Upcoming Essex Events 7/31-8/7
Learn about the events happening in and around Essex, NY! Check out the schedule below created from the Essex Calendar of Events to see what's coming up this week. Click on the link to Essex, NY Calendar to learn more about a particular event. Do you know about any public … [Read more...] about Upcoming Essex Events 7/31-8/7
Ticonderoga Historical Society Hosts Encampment & Celtic Music Day
Military living historians and authors will cover the grounds of the Hancock House on Saturday, August 13 for a day-long event celebrating Irish history. The evening will feature a concert by "Hair of the Dog," the well-known Celtic band with a large fan base across the United … [Read more...] about Ticonderoga Historical Society Hosts Encampment & Celtic Music Day
Angler Survey to Fish for Tourism Stats (THE SUN)
Tourism officials know visitors like to fish. And they know Lake Champlain is a hotspot. But beyond that, data is vague. A new survey introduced last week is the first comprehensive study of bass fishing habits on Lake Champlain, tracking tournament participation, lodging … [Read more...] about Angler Survey to Fish for Tourism Stats (THE SUN)
People of Essex: Remembering Those Who Built the Foundation of Essex, NY
Where to begin… I found a small paperbound book of my mother’s that was written by Margaret Calkins Harwick in 1986. Her writing is a treasure trove of Essex memories: Essex families, organizations, and history. Margaret lived in Essex, and in the preface to her book she … [Read more...] about People of Essex: Remembering Those Who Built the Foundation of Essex, NY