During this pandemic, your ongoing patronage to Essex businesses has sustained and inspired us. Your kind words and loyalty have warmed our hearts. As we continue to do all we can to provide a safe and enjoyable shopping and dining experience, Essex Merchants Group extends our sincere thanks to you! Happy Thanksgiving with our gratitude for your encouragement to reimagine and persevere, and for the privilege to serve you!

Essex has been named a 2020 Neighborhood Champion by American Express, helping to bring small businesses and shoppers together this holiday season and beyond. When you shop small at independent and family-owned shops and restaurants, you make a BIG impact: For every dollar spent at a small business in the U.S., approximately 67 cents stays in the local community.*

This Small Business Saturday and throughout the weekend, Essex shops and restaurants will offer special items and discounts just for you. Save the date and follow us on social media for upcoming announcements of Essex Shop Small offers!

Let’s face it, 2020 has not been a great glimmer of light for many people but Light Up Essex is excited to bring a lot of light to its fourth year of Essex events: The Residential Light Fight now has three categories that can earn cash prizes; A growing tradition of bragging rights to the Chris Williams handmade trophy in the Merchant Light Fight; A new Kids’ Creation Contest, of which the winner will get to ride with Santa in this year‘s first Annual Essex Holiday Parade.

Light Up Essex also joins the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, Essex Merchants Group, the Town of Rockport, the Manchester Cricket, and Discover Gloucester to collaborate in Cape Ann Winter Lights, illuminating all four Cape Ann communities of Essex, Gloucester, Manchester-by-the-Sea and Rockport with decorative displays!