Essex Rotary Annual Shad Bake
Essex Island Marina, 11 Ferry St
Take the ferry over from Essex and experience one of the shoreline’s most unique spring traditions with friends, family, and the community.
Tickets are selling quickly, don’t wait to reserve your spot!
Questions? Please contact Susan at (860) 767-5011
Enjoy an unforgettable afternoon filled with:
🎶 Live music by the As Time Goes By Swing Band
🍲 New England clam chowder & seafood appetizers
🍻 Beer, wine & soda cash bar
🔥 Authentic Shad Bake dinner served riverside
📍 Essex Island Marina, Essex, CT
3:00–6:00 PMThe countdown is on for one of Connecticut’s most beloved waterfront traditions, the
Rotary Club of Essex Shad Bake 2026!
Tickets are just $50 through June 5 ($60 at the event) and can be purchased here.
Join us on Saturday, June 6 at beautiful Essex Island Marina for this Connecticut River tradition dating back to 1958.
