# Festivals in Essex, CT | Cultural Events & Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in  Essex, Connecticut. Discover cultural celebrations, street fairs and seasonal events happening across the city. Join the festivities.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## Featured Events

- **Event Name**: Hugo The Ultimate Journey Tribute Concert - One night only at CT Food Truck Battles Festival
  - **Description**: The music of Journey from Hugo The Ultimate Journey Tribute Band.  Covered general admission seats and VIP seat tickets are on sale.  Gates open at 12pm for the Food Truck Festival and gates open to the Hugo Concert at
  - **Date**: Sat, 16 May at 07:00 pm – Sat, 16 May at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wolcott/hugo-the-ultimate-journey-tribute-concert-one-night-only-at-ct-food-truck-battles-festival/80002385228519
  - **Venue**: Woodtick Recreation Area
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  - **Price**: min: 39.19, max: 39.19, currency: USD
  - **Categories**: concerts, performances, music, entertainment, festivals, food-drinks, food-truck-festivals

## About

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## Festivals Events in Essex

- **Event Name**: Day Out With Thomas (TM), Thomas & Friends
  - **Description**: Information*RAIN OR SHINE* Please arrive 1 hour prior to departure.All Aboard for a Rockin Good Time! Day Out With Thomas:Lets Rock, Lets Roll Tour is hitting the tracks and bringing the beat to heritage railways across the country! Hop
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:30 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/essex/day-out-with-thomas-tm-thomas-and-friends/210008469029552
  - **Venue**: Essex Steam Train
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  - **Price**: USD 30 to 34
- **Event Name**: Home for the Holidays - Holiday Stroll
  - **Description**: 🎄✨ Home for the Holidays in Essex! ✨🎄

Join us for a magical day in downtown Essex filled with festive fun for the whole family! Celebrate the spirit of the season with lights, laughter, and community cheer in beautiful Essex Village!  Stay tuned for deta
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 15
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 28 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/essex/home-for-the-holidays-holiday-stroll/200029889073655
  - **Venue**: Main St, Essex, CT 06426, United States
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  - **Categories**: holiday
- **Event Name**: FestiFall 2026
  - **Description**: SAVE THE DATE for this year's FestiFall, sponsored by the Essex Board of Trade.  Stay tuned for details!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 8
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/essex/festifall-2026/200029889073346
  - **Venue**: Main St, Essex, CT 06426, United States
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## Trending Events in Essex

- **Event Name**: Mt. Joy
  - **Description**: Mt. Joy on Thursday, June 4 at the Midway Lawn at Champlain Valley Expo

Children 12 and under are FREE (+ do not need a ticket)! No food or drinks allowed. Blankets and chairs are permitted. All events are rain or shine. All dates, acts, and ticket price
  - **Venue**: 105 Pearl Street Essex Junction VT 05452
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- **Event Name**: “Weird Al” Yankovic
  - **Description**: > “Weird Al” Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour with Puddles Pity Party, July 24 at Midway Lawn at Champlain Valley Expo
> 
> 
> Children 12 and under are FREE in GA, but all seats need to be purchased. No food or drinks allowed. Blanket
  - **Venue**: 105 Pearl Street Essex Junction VT 05452
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- **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**: CAKE
  - **Description**: An evening with CAKE on Tuesday, June 2 at the Midway Lawn at Champlain Valley Expo

Children 12 and under are FREE (+ do not need a ticket)! No food or drinks allowed. Blankets and chairs are permitted. All events are rain or shine. All dates, acts, and
  - **Venue**: 105 Pearl Street Essex Junction VT 05452
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- **Event Name**: Jordan Davis
  - **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!
 
Jordan Davis
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Doors: 5:30 PM Show: 7:00 PM

PIT (standing) 112-116:
  - **Venue**: Champlain Valley Fair
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- **Event Name**: Bret Michaels Live & Amplified with Night Ranger
  - **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!
Bret Michaels Live & Amplified with Night Ranger
Sunday, September 6, 2026
Doors: 5:30 PM S
  - **Venue**: Champlain Valley Fair
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- **Event Name**: Vermont Renaissance Faire
  - **Description**: It’s the 10th Anniversary Vermont Renaissance Faire, June 27th and 28th, at the Champlain Valley Exposition! Join us for a weekend of magic, merriment, and medieval adventure!

Celebrate a decade of revelry with over 150 medieval-inspired artisans and cra
  - **Venue**: Champlain Valley Exposition
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- **Event Name**: Warren Zeiders
  - **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!
 
Warren Zeiders
Friday, August 28, 2026
Doors: 5:30 PM Show: 7:00 PM

PIT (standing) 112-116:
  - **Venue**: Champlain Valley Fair
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## Browse Festivals Events by Date

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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Essex?
  - **A:** Day Out With Thomas (TM), Thomas & Friends (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:30 am at Essex Steam Train), Home for the Holidays - Holiday Stroll (Sat Nov 28 2026 at 10:00 am at Main St, Essex, CT 06426, United States), FestiFall 2026 (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 10:00 am at Main St, Essex, CT 06426, United States), Hugo The Ultimate Journey Tribute Concert - One night only at CT Food Truck Battles Festival (Sat, 16 May at 07:00 pm at Woodtick Recreation Area).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Essex in April 2026?
  - **A:** Day Out With Thomas (TM), Thomas & Friends (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:30 am at Essex Steam Train).
- **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 Essex Steam Train, Main St, Essex, CT 06426, United States, Woodtick Recreation Area.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Festivals events in Essex?
  - **A:** Prices for Festivals events in Essex range from USD 30 to USD 39. 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 Board of Trade, CT Food Truck Battles Festival.
- **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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