We will be Live blogging from the GMG tent at The Waterfront Festival so be sure to stop by to get your mug shot taken to be featured on these pages!
Also don’t forget that Saturday night your shopping doesn’t stop with the waterfront festival. Head down to The Downtown Gloucester Block Party to shop and dine Al Fresco.
Family Fun Throughout The Weekend In G-Town Baby!
9am to 6pm each day
Meet the Artisans at the Gloucester Waterfront Festival …
Sponsored by the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce
Where to Park?
Free parking along Stacy Boulevard or at the High School.
However, please note that there is small fee to park across the street at Beach Parking.
Directions … Stage Fort Park, Hough Ave, Gloucester, MA
Easy to find … From Route 128 North, take Exit 14, follow to end.
Weather … Held Rain or Shine! …and it’s gonna Shine!
Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce … Area info dining, shopping…
Donna Ardizzoni photo
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Featured TOP 20 SUMMER EVENT in Yankee Magazine!
Historic Stage Fort Park along Gloucester Harbor will come alive with color, flavor and music for the
32nd Annual
Gloucester
Waterfront Festival
Saturday, August 18 & Sunday, August 19
9am to 6pm daily
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, Doll Clothes and Accessories, Custom Signs, Plush, Acrylic Sculpture, Tile,
Wire Mesh Buffalo by
Peter Robinson Smith
Pressed Flowers, Painted Antiques, Photography, Candles, Metal Sculpture, Intarsia, Carved Birds, Maps, Fiber Arts, Tapestry, Stained Glass, Vintage Chic, Scroll Work, Wood Burning, Slate, Scarves, Nautical Crafts, Aromatherapy, Pewter, Soaps, Wearable Art
, Oil Paintings, Blown Glass, Ornaments,
Tide Clocks, Stone, Fleece, Calligraphy, Pet Gifts, Fragrance, Primitive and Folk Art, Mosaics, Wire Mesh, Stone, Candles, Stained Glass, Turned Wood, Basketry, Leather, Glass Chimes, “Sports” wear, Felting, Handbags, Walking Sticks, Accessories, Flags, Burl Wood, PVC Birds & more.
Come and sample gourmet delights such as Herbal Dips, Jams & Jellies, Honey, Nuts, Home-made Fudge and Candies, Oils, Vinegars, Maple, Pickles, Fruit Sauces, Wine Slushies, Cupcakes, Hot Sauces and more.
Bring your appetite … Food Vendors include traditional American Fare and Lobster Rolls, plus Fried Dough with all the fixins, Fabulous Kettle Corn, Gourmet Lemonade, Brick Oven Pizza, Trolley Dogs and Fresh Healthy Paninis, Guzpacho, Soups, Crab Cakes and Cup Cakes!
Live craft demonstrations include Basketry, Decorative Painting, Fiber Art, Red Work Sewing, Pottery, Tile Making, Leather Embossing & Acrylic Sculptures.
The Rotary Club starts us off Saturday morning with their fabulous Pancake Breakfast! From 7:30am to 10am
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. However, please note that there is fee to park across the street at Beach Parking.
Good Morning Gloucester 
Once again and AMAZING weekend in Gloucester filled with TONS of activities. Wow. So excited for Waterfront Festival, glad GMG/Sista Felicia will be doing their knock-out-of-th-park Mason Jars/Ice Tea!! Question – is the Block Party rain or shine? I looked all over their website and couldn’t find anything. Don’t want to be pessimistic, just prepared! 🙂
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Jenn – My understanding from Block Party organizer Valerie Marcley is that at 4 pm a decision will be made if the weather is rainy. If so, the music stages will be closed, but everything else will be open (up to individual shops). This information should appear on GMG prior to Bock Party’s 6 pm opening. I’ll be open late no matter what the weather, serving hors d’oeuvres and refreshments.
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Thanks so much for the info, Fred. The latest weather reports looks like it will be clear or clearing right around 4pm, so fingers crossed the weather is nice for all. I’ll be hostessing at Sugar Mags, it will be a madhouse, but if I get a break, I’ll try to stop by your place. Have fun and best of luck!
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