09/03/2026
Alright SWI family and friends! We are ready to take care of your hunger needs all weekend long! Can’t wait to see everyone!!!!
🇺🇸🎉 WE’RE ALMOST THERE, ESSEX!! 🎉🇺🇸
After all the planning, preparing and counting down… ESSEX LABOR DAY WEEKEND STARTS TOMORROW!! ❤️🤍💙🙌
We are SO excited to welcome everyone to town and kick off a weekend full of small-town traditions, family fun, great food, entertainment and memories! 🇺🇸
We’ve been highlighting events all week, and today we’re giving you a look ahead at LABOR DAY MONDAY — the BIG finale to an incredible weekend!
🥞🚒 START YOUR LABOR DAY WITH PANCAKES!
Essex Fire Rescue Pancake Feed
⏰ 7:30–10:30 AM
📍 Fire Station
❤️ Free Will Donation
Come hungry, enjoy breakfast and support our local firefighters!
🛍️🌻 RUSTIC MARKET — ALL DAY!
📍 Anderson Park
Shop, browse and support local vendors while enjoying everything happening around town!
🍔🌮 FOOD TRUCKS — ALL DAY!
📍 Anderson Park
Come hungry and grab something delicious while you enjoy the festivities! 😋
Then it’s time for one of the traditions we look forward to ALL YEAR! 🇺🇸
🚜🇺🇸 ANNUAL ESSEX LABOR DAY PARADE! 🇺🇸🚜
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 Downtown Essex
Bring the family, grab your favorite spot along the route and help us PACK THE STREETS OF ESSEX! ❤️🤍💙
And when the parade is over… DON’T GO ANYWHERE! 👀🔥
💥🚗 ANNUAL ESSEX LABOR DAY DEMOLITION DERBY! 🚗💥
⏰ 4:00 PM
📍 Derby Track
Get ready for the CRASHES, BASHES & SMASHES! 💥🏁 There’s no better way to finish off Essex Labor Day!
🥞 Pancakes
🛍️ Rustic Market
🌮 Food Trucks
🇺🇸 Parade
💥 Demolition Derby
ONE DAY. ONE COMMUNITY. A WHOLE LOT OF SMALL-TOWN FUN!
But first… TOMORROW WE KICK THIS THING OFF!! 🎉🇺🇸
We cannot wait to see our community filled with familiar faces, returning families, visitors and friends. Essex Labor Day 2026 is FINALLY HERE! ❤️🤍💙
📣 SHARE this post, TAG your crew and get ready — the fun starts TOMORROW!
🇺🇸 STARS, STRIPES & SMALL TOWN LIFE 🇺🇸
❤️ ESSEX LABOR DAY 2026 ❤️
Hometown pride for a city celebration! 🎆
