Essex Festivals

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August

West Mersea Food & Drink Festival + Rock The Dock 2023
The Boatyard, Victory Dock, Coast Road, West Mersea
Friday 4th August 2023 midday to Sunday 6th August 2023 8.30pm
“Expect a quintessentially British seaside event in a unique location celebrating ‘local’ with makers & shakers from the vibrant Mersea & Essex food & drink industry.”
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Park & Lyme
Crouch Valley Showground, Rayleigh SS6 7FQ
Saturday 5th August 2023, 11am to 10pm
“Celebrating Music, Food & Culture with Reggae, Soca, Afrobeats, Hip Hop and more.”
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Writtle Jazz Festival
The Green, Writtle CM1 3DU
Sunday 6th August 2023, 11am to 9.30pm
“The finest jazz artists, promising a mesmerising musical experience like no other. Get ready to be captivated by these exceptional performers….”
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October

Southend Jazz Festival
Various locations
Monday 2nd October 2023 to Sunday 8th October 2023
A week-long celebration of jazz, in all it’s forms, across Southend-on-sea. #nice
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