Sunday, March 15, 2026 (snow date: Sunday, March 22) at the Whallonsburg Grange Hall (1610 NYS Route 22, Whallonsburg, NY) Shake off the mid-winter blues and celebrate local farmers and food growers! Your FREE ticket includes a chili dinner prepared with local farm … [Read more...] about Essex Initiatives Announces the 3rd Annual Essex Chili Cook-Off!
Essex Day Returns on August 2nd!
Essex Initiatives (EI) will host the 51st annual Essex Day celebration on Main Street in downtown Essex, NY on Saturday, August 2nd from 10am - 2pm. This year, Essex Day will have musical performances by Too Tall String Band (10 am) and Scott Sileo (12:30 pm). Along with the … [Read more...] about Essex Day Returns on August 2nd!
Essex Chili Cook-Off Celebrates Community, Farms, and Farmers (New Date March 23)
Due to the snow amounts forecasted for Sunday, February 16th, we have decided to postpone the 2nd Annual Essex Chili Cook-Off to ensure the safety of all attendees. The event has been rescheduled for Sunday, March 23rd, 1pm-4pm at the Whallonsburg Grange Hall. Ticket reservations … [Read more...] about Essex Chili Cook-Off Celebrates Community, Farms, and Farmers (New Date March 23)
50th Annual Essex Day Celebration
Essex Initiatives will host the 50th annual Essex Day celebration on Main Street in downtown Essex, NY on Saturday, August 3rd from 10am - 2pm. "Downtown Essex Day" began as a small local festival, organized by community members in 1974. Essex resident Jan Peden is credited … [Read more...] about 50th Annual Essex Day Celebration
Essex Chili Cook-Off Celebrates Community, Farms, and Farmers
Essex Initiatives (EI) and The Whallonsburg Grange Hall, two non-profit organizations in Essex, NY, will host a Chili Cook-Off at the Whallonsburg Grange Hall on Sunday, March 3rd, between 1pm and 4pm. The family-friendly event will feature live music from Ploughman’s Lunch, a … [Read more...] about Essex Chili Cook-Off Celebrates Community, Farms, and Farmers