Community celebration on June 14 invites the North Shore to experience Jewish pride, joy, food, music, art, and connection
In just one week, Stage Fort Park will come alive with Jewish music, culture, food, art, and family fun as the Cape Ann Jewish Cultural Festival returns to Gloucester on Sunday, June 14, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
The festival is free, family-friendly, and open to the entire community, welcoming people of all backgrounds from Cape Ann, and across the North Shore.
Hosted by Chabad Jewish Center of Cape Ann, the festival offers a joyful and welcoming way to experience Jewish culture in the heart of Cape Ann. Guests will enjoy live klezmer music, free children’s activities, artists and vendors, and kosher food available for purchase.
More than just a festival, organizers say the event is meant to be a public celebration of connection, belonging, and Jewish joy.
“At a time when Jewish identity is so often spoken about in the context of challenges, this festival offers something different,” said Rabbi Avremi Raichik, director of Chabad Jewish Center of Cape Ann. “It is a chance to celebrate Jewish life openly, proudly, and joyfully through music, food, art, family, and community.”
The Cape Ann Jewish Cultural Festival was created to bring people together and share the richness of Jewish culture with the broader community. The event is designed for all ages, whether attendees come for the music, the food, the kids’ activities, the vendors, or simply to enjoy an uplifting afternoon by the Gloucester waterfront.
“This is not only for the Jewish community,” Rabbi Raichik said. “It is for neighbors, families, friends, and anyone who wants to be part of a warm, meaningful, and joyful community celebration.”
Organizers are encouraging attendees to reserve free tickets in advance so they can prepare for the crowd.
Event Details:
What: Cape Ann Jewish Cultural Festival
When: Sunday, June 14, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Where: Stage Fort Park, Gloucester, MA
Admission: Free and family-friendly
Tickets/RSVP: CapeAnnJewishFestival.com
The festival will take place rain or shine.
About Chabad Jewish Center of Cape Ann
Chabad Jewish Center of Cape Ann serves Gloucester, Rockport, Ipswich, Essex, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Hamilton, Wenham, and the surrounding area with Jewish education, holiday programs, community events, family programming, and opportunities for Jewish connection and celebration.
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