Event Details
Celebrating 37 years of community, the Essex Fun Fest is the biggest summer party in Essex County. From world-class midway rides to live main-stage entertainment, we’ve built a multi-day experience that brings families together for unforgettable memories.
Friday Event Schedule:
| Time |
Location |
Event |
| 2:00 PM |
Talbot Street North |
Car Show — Roads Close |
| 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM |
Talbot Street North |
Car Show — Registration |
| 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
10 Stops — Main Gate at Fairview & St. James |
FREE Shuttle Bus Service |
| 4:00 PM |
Main Gate |
Fairgrounds Open |
| 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
Midway |
World’s Finest Shows Carnival Rides |
| 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
Ideal Festival Food Court |
Food Vendors Open |
| 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
Vendor Market Square |
Non-Food Vendors Open |
| 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
Main Gate |
Bike Valet — Bike Windsor Essex |
| 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM |
Talbot Street North |
Annual Car Show |
| 5:30 PM |
Main Stage |
Concert Doors Open — James Barker Band |
| 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM |
Main Stage |
Adam Butcher (Opening Act) |
| 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
Main Stage |
Ryan Langdon (Opening Act) |
| 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM |
Main Stage |
James Barker Band |
| 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
Beer Tent |
The Beer Tent |
Learn more at: https://www.essexfunfest.com/schedule
