Essex will host its annual town-wide market day on Saturday, August 2, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Downtown Essex Day was started 35 years ago by a handful of residents who wanted to spice up the last month of summer. Back then, folks made pies, cookies, and ice cream. … [Read more...] about Downtown Essex Day to be Held on August 2
Essex Ice Cream Cafe
Vintage Photo: Ken Tart’s Variety Shop
Last Monday, we shared the vintage photo above on the Essex on Lake Champlain Facebook page and invited our viewers to play some Vintage Essex Trivia. As the sign on the building tells us this was Ken Tart's Variety Shop, and it is now the Essex Ice Cream Cafe. Thank you William … [Read more...] about Vintage Photo: Ken Tart’s Variety Shop
Essex-Whallonsburg Entrepreneurs Unite!
I believe a major event occurred in Essex on December 10th---a meeting was held to brainstorm and assess the needs and future of the Essex & Whallonsburg economic community. An unbelievable 25 individuals(!!!!) attended, some representing several organizations, all wanting to … [Read more...] about Essex-Whallonsburg Entrepreneurs Unite!
Essex-Whallonsburg Entrepreneurs Meeting
Wow! I am thrilled with the great feedback and a flurry of new additions to the growing list of people doing business in Essex, who'da thunk? I believe we are an Entrepreneurial Magnet. (Just check out the tags listed below to see our large group of local entrepreneurs, and the … [Read more...] about Essex-Whallonsburg Entrepreneurs Meeting
Celebrate Christmas in Essex This Saturday
The Magic of Christmas in Essex is approaching. This year's event is tomorrow, Saturday, December 7. Watch the lighting of the town tree, enjoy a pancake breakfast, browse the vendors area and other Essex shops, and more! Let's also all give our thanks to Erin Hall for … [Read more...] about Celebrate Christmas in Essex This Saturday