Come and Celebrate the
Massachusetts Sales Tax Holiday Weekend …
at The 30th Annual
Gloucester Waterfront Festival
Historic Stage Fort Park along
Gloucester Harbor will come alive with color, flavor and sound for the
30th Annual
Gloucester Waterfront Festival
this weekend
Saturday, August 14 & Sunday, August 15
9am to 6pm daily
A collection of over 175 Juried Artists and Craftsmen from throughout the U.S. will display their unique American made creations, craft demonstrations, live musical entertainment, children’s activities plus delicious ethnic foods. A pancake breakfast, famous Gloucester lobster and a huge assortment of Antique Cars complete this picture perfect Seaport event!
Are you ready for this?…. this is a big one folks!
Come on out and meet the Artisans … Exhibits include Fine Jewelry, Original Watercolors, Pottery, Quilts, Silk & Dried Floral Arrangements, Wildlife Art, Dolls, Pressed Flowers, Painted Antiques, Photography, Candles, Metal Sculpture, Intarsia, Carved Birds, Maps, Fiber Arts, Tapestry, Stained Glass, Music Boxes, Scroll Work, Wood Burning, Slate, Scarves, Nautical Crafts, Aromatherapy, Pewter, Native American Art, Soaps, Wearable Art, Oil Paintings, Blown Glass, Scrollwork Ornaments, Tide Clocks, Stone, Fleece, Calligraphy, Pet Gifts, Doll Clothes and Accessories, Custom Signs, Masks, Soft Sculpture, Primitive and Folk Art, Mosaics, Candles, Stained Glass, Turned Wood, Basketry, Leather, Glass Chimes, "Sports" wear, Felting, Handbags, Porch Swings, Accessories, Flags, Arbors, PVC Birds and more.
Live craft demonstrations include Basketry, Decorative Painting, Woodworking, Fine Art, Native American Art & Tile Making.
Come and sample gourmet delights such as Herbal Dips, Jams & Jellies, Honey, Roasted Nuts, Teas, Cheeses, Home-made Fudge and Candies, Oils, Vinegars, Maple, Pumpkin Seeds, Baked Goods, Hot Sauces and more.
Bring your appetite … Food Vendors include traditional American, Greek and Cajun Cuisine plus Fried Dough with all the fixins, Gourmet Flavored Cotton Candy, Fabulous Kettle Corn, Outrageous Frozen Fruit Drinks, Home made Ice Cream, Trolley Dogs and Fresh Healthy Paninis, Guzpacho, Soups and Salads!
The Rotary Club starts us off Saturday morning with their fabulous Pancake Breakfast!
Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce hosts it’s
annual Lobster Fundraiser on Sunday!
North Shore Old Car Club will display over 75 Antique or Vintage Autos on Sunday ….
The Gloucester Waterfront Festival runs from 9am to 6pm each day.
Handicap Accessible and friendly pets are welcome, on a leash. 
Directions: From Route 128 North take Exit 14.
Location: Stage Fort Park, Hough Ave Gloucester
Admission is FREE! Rain or Shine.
Free parking along Stacy Boulevard or at the High School (quite a walk) However, please note that there is reduced fee ($10) to park across the street at Beach Parking.
Free, live "family style" entertainment includes
Cirque Clown Linda Peck,
OP the Cyclops ,
Dick Kaplan & The Excellent Jazz Band,
Classic Rock Duo Sullivan and Locke, Classical Oasis, John Tercyak, Sergei Novikov,
John Burrows and the CocaBanana Band and more!
The Gloucester Waterfront Festival is thrilled to welcome the following sponsors
Cabot Creamery will offer free samples of fantastic Vermont Cheeses!
Mott’s will be on site offering free samples of applesauce and juice!
Green Mountain Coffee will be on site offering free samples of coffee!
Willow Tree Poultry Farm .. Sampling Yummy Chicken Salad!
Tribe Hummus …. a delicious healthy treat with fun recipes!
Chicken of the Sea … Tuna in Gloucester? Nice try, but NO ….these folks are NOT sampling food but have a creative contest with fun prizes!
Some Links of Interest …
Exhibitor List Wow! This Event is awesome and bigger than ever!
Directions … Stage Fort Park, Hough Ave, Gloucester, MA
Easy to find … From Route 128 North, take Exit 14 , follow to end.
Weather … Perfect Waterfront Festival Weekend Weather!
Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce … Area info dining, shopping…
A few photos from past years Waterfront Festival …
We hope to see you at the
30th Annual Gloucester Waterfront Festival
Sponsored by the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce
this weekend
August 14 & 15
This Email sent to you by
Terry Mullen
Castleberry Fairs & Festivals
38 Charles Street
Rochester NH 03867
For more information visit www.castleberryfairs.com
or call 603-332-2616
Good Morning Gloucester 