Treat yourself to a New England favorite! Our delicious Lobster Roll is served with crispy chips & pickles for just $19.99 + tax.

⏰ Open Daily: 11 AM – 9 PM

Perfect for lunch, dinner, or whenever you’re craving the taste of summer! 🌊☀️

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Rockport artist Timothy Mears recently saw his dramatic swordfish sculpture creation mounted at the O’Maley Innovation Middle School joining the existing school of fish sculpture (also his creation). This project was done in conjunction with the O’Maley students who wanted something to match up with the existing school of fish and harken Gloucester’s history. The swordfish is a reminder of the Perfect Storm and the entire project is a demonstration of the school’s students and community uniting for a common purpose. It’s very beautiful and if you haven’t seen it, it’s worth a little ride.

Alice Gardner submits-

Postrace…

JUNE 30, 2026 BY ANGEL WINGS WELLNESS

We live in a world where it often feels like we’re constantly being evaluated. Are we successful enough? Attractive enough? Productive enough? Smart enough? Everywhere we turn, there are expectations to meet and comparisons to make.

Then you step into a pasture with a horse.

And suddenly, none of that matters.

Horses don’t care what you do for a living. They don’t care how much money you make, what kind of car you drive, or whether you’re wearing designer clothes or muddy boots. They don’t know how many followers you have on social media or whether you’ve had a bad week.

They simply meet you where you are.

That may be one of the greatest gifts horses have to offer.

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JUNE 29, 2026 ~ GREATER CAPE ANN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Date and Time:
Saturday Jul 18, 2026
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM EDT

Location:
Stage Fort Park
24 Hough Avenue
Gloucester, MA 01930

Fees/Admission:
Advance Purchase General Admission – $45
At the Door General Admission – $50
Designated Driver – $10
Click here to purchase tickets: blackburnbrewfest.com

Website:
blackburnbrewfest.com

Contact Information:
Call 978-283-1601
Send Email

Blackburn Brew Fest 2026:
The current list of sponsors is:

Growler:

Discover Gloucester

Ocean Breeze Cultivators

Reverie 73

Renewal by Andersen

Cape Ann Savings

Pint:

BankGloucester

Cape Ann Motor Inn

Flight 

Burgin Platner Insurance

Cape Ann Lanes/Laneside Pub & Brewery

In Kind:

Streamography

Brooks Gibson Company

Description:
The Greater Cape Ann Chamber is pleased to announce the return of the Blackburn Brew Festival on Saturday, July 18th (RAIN or SHINE) at Stage Fort Park! Over 20 breweries will be convening from Cape Ann, the North Shore, and across New England to showcase their best brews to attendees from far and wide. The event will also offer live music, local food trucks and lawn games all while located at Gloucester’s historic waterfront park.

The event will also be supporting a good cause as a portion of the proceeds will support local non-profits through the Cape Ann Community Foundation, an organization established by the Chamber to award grants for projects supporting educational, social service, recreational and economic initiatives throughout the Cape Ann Community.

PLEASE NOTE: This event is 21+

For breweries interested in participating, please contact Sam Bevins at sam@capeannchamber.com.

Celebrate Independence Day with one of our customer favorites!

🎆🦞 $19.99 + tax Lobster Roll served with chips & pickles
⏰ Open Today: 11 AM – 9 PM

Whether you’re heading to the beach, watching fireworks, or spending time with family and friends, let us take care of lunch or dinner!

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Wishing everyone a safe, fun, and happy Independence Day! ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸

I used the handy Sawyer Free Library’s Cape Ann History Digital Resources link to search past newspapers for information on how Cape Ann and Gloucester celebrated historic July 4th anniversaries in 1876, 1926 and 1976. It’s always a fascinating step into the past. Here are some examples.

JULY 2, 2026 ~ MICHAELDEKOSTER

The Shipyard is pulling out all the stops to make sure you (and your kids, and your family) have a great summer. Their calendar is full of fun and unique experiences for all. I can’t remember a better line up if activities…

You absolutely have to visit this preserved historic site on the shores that launched over 4000 (and counting) ships for well over 350 (and counting) years. It doesn’t get more authentic than that!  Learn from the best in the shadows of giants and make your own history today. These are only some of the fun things happening in education. Check out the rest at

https://www.essexshipbuilding.org/

Join us on Saturday, July 11th from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM as Main Street transforms into a massive celebration filled with local flavor. Bring the whole family down for an unforgettable night under the summer sky!
Here is what you can look forward to:
🎤 Live music across 3 separate street stages
🤸 Street performances from headline act The Red Trousers
💃 A special performance by the Cape Ann Dancers
🍔 Incredible food from local restaurants and food trucks
🎨 Face painting, local shopping, non-profit booths, and fun activities for all ages

📍 Where: Main Street (Closed to traffic from Pleasant St. to Washington St.)
🎟️ Admission: Completely FREE for the public!

Streets close for setup at 5:00 PM, and the fun starts at 6:00 PM. Tag your party crew in the comments and let us know what you’re hitting first! 👇

Get the full event timeline and details here: https://bit.ly/BlockParty-July11