# Festivals in Essex 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Essex 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## About

The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in Essex. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Essex, you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in Essex listed on one platform - we have you covered.

Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us!

## Festivals Events in Essex

- **Event Name**: Summer Second Fridays
  - **Description**: Summer Second Fridays Are Back!

Mark your calendars and join us for an evening of community, music, local businesses, food, and summer fun in Essex!

📅 Second Friday of June, July, August and September
📍 Essex CDC Parking Lot, 25 Eastern Blvd, Essex, MD
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  - **Date**: Fri Sep 11 2026 (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/essex/summer-second-fridays/200030243451114
  - **Venue**: 25 Eastern Blvd. Ste 98, Essex, MD, United States, Maryland 21221
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  - **Categories**: art, music, fine-arts, entertainment, calendar
- **Event Name**: 3nd Annual McKim Crab Feast
  - **Description**: Come out and enjoy a fun-filled day of food, music, and for a great cause! Your ticket includes all-you-can-eat steamed crabs, corn & food.About this EventCome out and enjoy a fun-filled day of food, music, and commun
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Oct 10 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/essex/3nd-annual-mckim-crab-feast/100001991765529315
  - **Venue**: Commodore liquor bar and Event Hall
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 791
  - **Categories**: fitness, Nonprofit

## Trending Events in Essex

- **Event Name**: Rainbow Kitten Surprise
  - **Description**: Rainbow Kitten Surprise on Saturday, September 12 at the Midway Lawn at Champlain Valley Expo


> Rainbow Kitten Surprise has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per ticket goes to the Rainbow Kitten Surprise Fund, dedicated to building a more just and com
  - **Venue**: 105 Pearl Street Essex Junction VT 05452
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- **Event Name**: ZZ TOP the Big One with special guest George Thorogood and the Destroyers
  - **Description**: Live at the Champlain Valley Fair
Presented by Haddad Subaru of St. Albans as part of the Michelob ULTRA Concert Series on the Jackson Enterprises | TYM stage!
ZZ TOP the Big One with special guest George Thorogood and the Destroyers
Friday, September 4,
  - **Venue**: Champlain Valley Fair
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- **Event Name**: Rock the Riverboat: Organically Good Trio
  - **Description**: Join us aboard the Becky Thatcher for a 3 Hr Cruise up the CT River.  Music provided by Organically Good TrioAbout this EventWelcome another Rock the Riverboat concert series!! Embark on an exclusive 3 hr riverboat cruise
  - **Venue**: Essex Steam Train & Riverboat
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- **Event Name**: Demolition Derby
  - **Description**: DEMOLITION DERBY!
Thursday, September 3rd, 2026

PRESENTED BY VERMONT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY ROOFING DIVISION

Get Ready for the Crash! 💥
The Demolition Derby is back at the Champlain Valley Fair — and it’s louder, wilder, and more thrilling than ever! Watc
  - **Venue**: Champlain Valley Fair
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- **Event Name**: Bow Wow, Fat Joe in Essex Junction
  - **Description**: 🎤 Experience Fat Joe Live at Champlain Valley Exposition on Saturday, September 5, 2026! 🎤
The countdown has begun! Fat Joe is taking over Champlain Valley Exposition on Saturday, September 5, 2026,
  - **Venue**: Champlain Valley Exposition
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- **Event Name**: Honky Tonk Hoedown
  - **Description**: On Tuesday, September 1st, 2026, the Champlain Valley Fair presents: “Honky Tonk Hoedown” with Bob Wagner & Friends.
A Benefit for NOFA-VT (Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont) 
Free show with paid fair admission, Doors, 6:00pm, Show, 7:0
  - **Venue**: Champlain Valley Fair
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- **Event Name**: Bret Michaels, Night Ranger in Essex Junction
  - **Description**: 🎤 Join Night Ranger LIVE at Champlain Valley Exposition on Sunday, September 6, 2026! 🎤  
Here is the moment you've been waiting for! Night Ranger is coming to Champlain Valley Exposition on
  - **Venue**: Champlain Valley Exposition
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- **Event Name**: Hannaford Feed A Family Day at the Champlain Valley Fair
  - **Description**: Bring two non-perishable food items before 2:00 PM on Thursday, September 3rd, 2026, and receive free single admission that day. Bring two additional non-perishable food items and save $10.00 off a single ride bracelet.
(Note specials cannot be combined,
  - **Venue**: Champlain Valley Fair
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- **Event Name**: All White Attire Luxury Party!!!! All Inclusive!!! (Over 21 Event)
  - **Description**: Get ready for an tropical evening filled with tropical vibes and a sea of white blue and Gold attire.About this EventGet ready for an tropical evening filled with tropical vibes and a sea of white blue and Gold attire. In
  - **Venue**: Maryland Party Boat Charters
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Essex?
  - **A:** Summer Second Fridays (Fri Sep 11 2026 at 25 Eastern Blvd. Ste 98, Essex, MD, United States, Maryland 21221), 3nd Annual McKim Crab Feast (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 06:00 pm at Commodore liquor bar and Event Hall).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Essex in September 2026?
  - **A:** Summer Second Fridays (Fri Sep 11 2026 at 25 Eastern Blvd. Ste 98, Essex, MD, United States, Maryland 21221).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Essex?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Essex on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Essex?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Essex?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Essex include 25 Eastern Blvd. Ste 98, Essex, MD, United States, Maryland 21221, Commodore liquor bar and Event Hall.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Festivals events in Essex?
  - **A:** Prices for Festivals events in Essex range from up to USD 791. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Essex?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Essex include Essex Community Development Corporation, Mckim Community Association Inc.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Essex?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Essex.

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