Last night’s fireworks were so much fun!
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Author: Nichole S.
The Early Bird
With the alarm set for 4:30 a.m. yesterday Finn had his bag packed for a day on the lobster boat. He was grumpy for about a minute upon waking up but then rallied in typical Finn fashion for a day of work.
After some Fortnight and a quick nap on the steam out, it was time to haul.
Nice work, Finn. Growing up salty.
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Look at That Check!
The final dollar amount raised from this year’s Bluefin Blowout for the Alzheimer’s Association was announced last night at a check presentation evening at the Beauport Hotel.
In all, the 7th Annual Bluefin Blowout raised an incredible $155,000 to help End Alzheimer’s. Phenomenal people doing amazing things.
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Help Welcome the Bluenose II and Columbia to this Year’s Schooner Festival
CAPE ANN HARBOR TOURS
The Bluenose II and the Columbia will be arriving into Gloucester Harbor to kick off this year’s magnificent Schooner Festival on Friday at 11:00 am. There are a few different options open to the public to get out on the water and help greet these gorgeous vessels.
One option is to book one of the few remaining seats on the King Eider with Cape Ann Harbor Tours. Their 1.5 hour trip is just $30.
Arrival of the famous S/V Bluenose II and the magnificent S/V Columbia to Gloucester Harbor.
Come aboard M/V King Eider as we greet and escort these two glorious Schooners of yesteryear as they enter Gloucester Harbor on Friday August 31 at 11:00 am.
The welcoming committee includes Schooner Adventure as well as schooners Thomas E. Lannon and Ardelle.
Our 1.30 hour trip is sure to delight all, as this event kicks off the 2018 Gloucester Schooner Festival.
READ MORE AND BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE
THOMAS E. LANNON
The Thomas E. Lannon will be greeting and escorting the schooners into the harbor along with the Adventure and the Ardelle.
You can book seats on the Lannon for a 3 hour beautiful sail HERE
GET THE FULL SCHEDULE AND LEARN MUCH MORE ABOUT THIS YEAR’S FESTIVAL HERE
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Parade of Lights Boat Parade
We are just 11 days away from the Annual Parade of Lights Boat Parade
Please help spread the word! The more boats, the more fun! Start decorating your own boat and calling all of your boating friends to dress up theirs!
All boats gather at the end of the Annisquam River near Jones Creek at Sunset (7:00 pm) on Saturday, Sept 1st.
Please help keep this traditional alive.
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Wachusett Brewing Company
The boys and I spent the weekend out in Saratoga and drove home with my sister and nephew. We opted to take the scenic, albeit much longer, ride home along Route 2. It took us by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and through Troy, through Williamstown and past Williams College, through North Adams and even into Florida, Massachusetts. We stopped at a pretty cool river, scoped out potential weekends away and then took a detour to check out the Wachusett Brewing Company and its awesome Brew Yard.
Any place with super fun lawn games like corn hole, Connect Four, and Jenga, live music, order up window and tons of picnic tables, super yummy craft beer, fried pickles, tons of dogs, and an awesome Airstream-turned-bar is a place I’m happy to be. The Brew Yard has a super funky vibe and lots of places to sit and chat with one friend or twenty. My only regret is that it ins’t closer to home!
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Nichole’s Picks 8/18 + 8/19
Pick #1: Gloucester Waterfront Festival
38th Annual Gloucester Waterfront Festival
Location: Stage Fort Park, Hough Avenue
Show Hours: Saturday 9-6 / Sunday 9-5
Free Admission – Outdoor Event
Pick #2: Fishermen’s Feast, Boston
Thursday, August 16, 2018 – Sunday, August 19, 2018
The Fisherman’s Feast is an annual event that began in Boston in 1910 and is based on a tradition that goes back to the 16th century in Sciacca Sicily. The Feast is based on the devotion of the fishermen from Sciacca to the Madonna del Soccorso (Our Lady of Help). When the fishermen immigrated to America in the early 1900’s, they brought their traditions with them. Today’s Feast is much the same as it was over 100 years ago with lights adorning the street and the smell of sausage in the air. The current Feast is organized by the descendants of those original immigrants and still includes a procession of the Madonna through the streets of the North End.
Each August since 1910, the Feast has been held in Boston’s historic North End on North and Fleet Streets, making it the North End’s oldest continuously running Italian festival. The Feast traditionally starts on Thursday when the statue of the Madonna is moved from her home in the Fisherman’s Club to a chapel at the center of the feast. This will be her home throughout the weekend. Thursday is also when the fishermen that founded the Feast are remembered with a blessing of the fishing waters. Each night and during weekend days there is entertainment on the bandstand and vendors selling food (Italian sausages, calamari, pizza, pasta and much more) as well as crafts. The Feast culminates on Sunday night with the spectacular “Flight of the Angel”.
Pick #3: Ride the Trolley or Harbor Shuttle
One of our favorite summer activities is still to pack a little snack and tour the island by land or by sea. Hop on the Cape Ann Harbor Tours Water Shuttle and get on and off all day long at your convenience….or do the very same thing on the CATA Stage Fort Park Trolley.
Water Shuttle Information can be found HERE:
Stage Fort Trolley information can be found HERE:
As always, for a comprehensive list of family activities, please visit our friends at North Shore Kid
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Stuck
When Finn saw this photo of himself kayaking he said, “I look stuck.”
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Into the Wind
Last month Thatcher and the Sandy Bay Yacht Club Race Team spent three days, in somewhat snotty conditions, sailing at Marblehead Race Week. About 25 different clubs and sailing programs were represented in the three day event at Pleon Yacht Club. Upon dropping Thatch off each morning I sat, completely impressed, and watched the scene unfold around me. I couldn’t believe how independent, confident, and dedicated all of the young sailors were. Rigging boats is no joke and takes it hard work and preparation…and often times, commitment to jump in and help others. There is no simply show up and race.
Here is a little time lapse video of just some of the action as about 175 boats set sail….
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Fogged In
The fog was creeping up on the State Fish Pier…and everywhere else….yesterday.
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Nichole’s Picks 8/11 + 8/12
Three big things happening this weekend, never mind all of the other exciting things that you can take advantage of in this beautiful place we get to call home! Click on the links to read more about Rockport Illuminations, the Block Party, and the Blues Festival.
Pick #1: Rockport Illuminations
Saturday, August 11th
Pick #2: Gloucester’s Block Party
Saturday, August 11th
Pick #3: Gloucester Blues Festival
Saturday, August 11th
As always, for a comprehensive list of family activities, please visit our friends at North Shore Kid.
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Got Bait?
Who would have thought bait buckets could be pretty?
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Get to the Bluefin Blowout Now
Cape Ann’s Marina Resort is the place to be right now. A confirmed 4 fish coming into the dock for weigh-in beginning at 4:30 and GoodMorningGloucester’s Very own Joey throwing it down on the barbecue for a cook-off against Peter Zappa from the Causeway Restaurant. Joey will be backed up by his fantastic daughters and Peter will have the support of his two rockstar sons. Bid live in the crowd for one of the judges’ seats…. alongside Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken, Warren Waugh of Lyon-Waugh Auto Group, and Karen Hanson!
Tons of great shopping to be had and lots of great family fun activities under the tent! You are missing out if you’re not here!
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Nichole’s Picks 8/3-8/5
Pick #1: 7th Annual Bluefin Blowout
I mean, I’m a little biased….but this tournament has something for everyone! Beginning at Friday at 1:00 under the tent at Cape Ann’s Marina Resort you can enjoy Family Fun Day. From there the action just keeps going and going!
Children’s Fishing Derby, shopping, live music, DJ Scottie Mac, rides in a Lyon-Waugh Auto Group Luxury Car, a BBQ Cook-off with local celebrity chefs (including GMG’s very own Joey C.), watermelon eating contest, epic Corn Hole Tournament, tuna coring demonstrations, silent auction, live auction, food, drinks….. All to raise money to #endalz and find a cure for Alzheimer’s
55 Boats with some of the best bluefin tuna captains and crews around will compete to land the biggest fish. Watch the weigh-ins live and be in the center of the action!
Don’t forget that Friday night IT WILL BE TEAM CIARAMITARO VS TEAM ZAPPA IN A BBQ COOK-OFF
Read all about the Bluefin Blowout HERE
SEE THE FULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS HERE
READ ABOUT FRIDAY’S FISH DERBY HERE
Pick #2: Gloucester Sidewalk Bazaar
August 2nd-4th
The 60th sidewalk Bazaar will take place on Main Street in downtown Gloucester. With more than 120 vendors, street food, live music and children’s activities it promises to be a great time!
Pick #3: Gloucester Country Fest
Saturday, August 4th
READ MORE AND PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
As always, for a comprehensive list of family activities, visit our friends at North Shore Kid
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Bombirded
I am in love with this amazingly cool shot captured by Cristy Grace and I’m so glad she was willing to let me share it. Talk about a perfectly timed photo bomb by one of Gloucester’s “finest.” If this photo doesn’t scream Gloucester, I don’t know what does. Thanks, Cristy!
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Repurposed
When you need to ice your foot, but don’t have a way to hold it in place….you obviously grab a bait bag to do the trick.
Thanks to Paul Horovitz for sharing this only in a coastal town photo.
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Nichole’s Picks 7/28 + 7/29
Pick #1: Patriots Football Training Camp
Pick #2: Snakes Show at the Sawyer Free Library
Snakes of New England and the world with Rick Roth
Saturday, July 28th at 10:00 a.m. ALL WELCOME
Pick #3: Essex Heritage Boat Tours to Bakers Island Lighthouse
*Not for children under the age of 4
Boat & Light Station Tour Schedule
Essex Heritage will be hosting guided boat tours aboard landing craft, Naumkeag, to Bakers Island Light Station again this June – September!
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- Tours offered Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Tours will also run on Monday, September 3rd (Labor Day)
- Departures are at 10:30 AM on Friday, 10:30 AM & 2:00 PM on Saturday/Sunday
- Adults: $35
- Children (4-12 yrs): $25
- Essex Heritage Members receive a 20% discount! Not a member? Not a problem. Click here to become a member. (New members: A discount code will be provided on your membership confirmation)
As always for a comprehensive list of family activities, please visit our friends at North Shore Kid
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Marblehead Light
I was fortunate enough yesterday to be able to sit near Marblehead Light yesterday afternoon as I waited for Thatcher to sail back into Marblehead Harbor. I hadn’t been there in years!
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Summer Nights
Another gorgeous sunset over Plum Cove Beach in Lanesville.
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Nichole’s Picks 7/21 + 7/22
Pick #1: Blueberry Festival at Cider Hill Farm
45 Fern Ave, Amesbury
July 21 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Pick #2: Annual Sand Sculpting Festival at Revere Beach
July 20-22nd
The 2018 International Sand Sculpting Festival will take place from July 20th -22nd. Come on down to America’s first public beach and enjoy the magnificent sand sculpting competition, delicious Food Trucks and Vendors, and amusements and fun for the whole family! Plus, don’t miss the spectacular fireworks display on Saturday night. This is an event that you won’t want to miss!
Pick #3: Abbadia Mare Rennaissance Fair at Hammond Castle
LEARN MORE HERE
July 21& 22, 201811am-5pm
ADULTS – $15.005-11years – $10.004 and under FREE
Come and Enjoy!Live Music, Magic, Comedy!Knights, Storytelling, Merchants!
Parking is at Stage Fort Park with free busing to and from the castle.
As always, for a comprehensive list of family activities, please visit our friends at North Shore Kid.
Good Morning Gloucester 