Thanks to all the friends of the blog that came out to say Hi To Pat Jimmy and I!

Hardworking Boats…

Treat yourself to two great deals today:

🦞 Lobster Roll – $19.99 + tax
Served with chips & pickles

🍕 16″ Pizzas – HALF PRICE!
Maximum of 2 pizzas per order

Don’t miss out—these specials are available for a limited time!

📍 Stop by and see us today!

Excludes gluten-free pizzas.
Excludes online orders.

We noticed this signage at the former Boo-Bird location on Central Street in Manchester. We look forward to watching how this develops!

2026!

2025!!!

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2024!!!

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Tradition!
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I may or may not have gone into a full blown sushi coma moments later 🙂

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The countdown is on! Blackburn Brewfest is just one week away, returning to Stage Fort Park on Saturday, July 18, from 5:30–8:30 PMwith a fresh new summer evening format. Enjoy unlimited tastings from 15–20 New England breweries and craft beverage producers, live music by Matt Rich and Cruise Control, local food trucks, lawn games, and spectacular views of Gloucester Harbor as the sun begins to set.

 

Advance tickets are $45, Designated Driver tickets are $10, and tickets will be $50 at the door (if available). Free parking begins at 5:00 PM. Blackburn Brewfest is a 21+ event, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Cape Ann Community Foundation. Tickets and additional information are available atblackburnbrewfest.com.

Island Time…

A free, day-long celebration of live music,pop-up performances, and contemporary circus across Rockport.

On the Town transforms Rockport into a day full of live music, contemporary circus, and fun from Harvey Park and Bearskin Neck to Front Beach and Millbrook Meadow. The Shalin Liu Performance Center will host tours and concerts, and Millbrook Meadow will serve as the day’s hub with a tented performance space for music, circus, and hands-on activities for all ages.

Locations

Millbrook Meadow | Farmers’ Market/Harvey Park | Rockport Public Library Courtyard
Tuna Wharf | First Congregational Church of Rockport Lawn 
Front Beach | Rockport Art Association | Shalin Liu Performance Center

LEARN MORE

Schedule and Map

The oppressive heat over the weekend forced me to slow down and just observe nature in our backyard. The heat did not seem to slow down the bird activities. We had several spots of color appear in the form of woodpeckers and orioles. I’m not sure where the cardinals went during the heat wave, but we haven’t seen too many. We were grateful for the entertainment these provided though.

Off-Grid…

July 7, 2026 ~ backyardgrowersgloucester ~ 

Learn more

Stop by downtown Gloucester’s farmers market, the Backyard Growcery, brought to life by Backyard Growers every Wednesday from 2:30-6:30pm at Burnham’s Field in downtown Gloucester, Massachusetts.

The Backyard Growcery brings fresh, local food to our community while supporting small-scale farms and up-and-coming food businesses. Visit weekly to shop high-quality, local produce, eggs, and other fresh and prepared foods. Join free veggie gardening and arts workshops, connect with family & friends, and support a vibrant local food system right in your own backyard!

The Growcery accepts SNAP/EBT, WIC and Senior Farmers Market Coupons. SNAP users can visit the Backyard Growers table every week to receive extra cash to spend at the market through Market Mint, Backyard Growers’ $5 SNAP match.

Explore this season’s vendor list

To kick off the season, on July 8 we are welcoming:
 Bonny Breads – delicious bread & baked goods
 Between Sandwiches – incredible prepared foods
 The Cornerstone Creative – youth-crafted wood creations
 First Light Farm – fresh produce from Hamilton
 Pleasant Valley Gardens: The Bonanno Family Farm – fresh produce & eggs from Methuen
 Rhea Pizzeria Napoletana – artisanal pizza to pre-order online and enjoy at the market
 Shore Sips – the North Shore’s only dirty soda company
 SweetSoil Foods – dried herbs & spices, natural snacks, and cocktail enhances from local organic produce
 The Woven Crust – a hyper-local sourdough cottage bakery
 Underground Mushroom Co – fresh mushrooms & mushroom grow kits

Bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy live music by 2 Guys, 10 Strings.

Plus, Burnham’s Field Community Garden will be open for public tours.

See you at Burnham’s!

Backyard Growcery farmers market opens July 8

Treat yourself to one of our customer favorites today!

🦞 Lobster Roll – Only $19.99 + tax
Served with crispy chips & pickles.

🍕 Pizza Deals
🔥 Buy any 18” Pizza and get a second 18” Pizza HALF PRICE!
Limit one half-price pizza per customer.

🔥 16” Pizzas are HALF PRICE!
Maximum of 2 half-price pizzas per customer.

Perfect for lunch, dinner, or sharing with family and friends!

📍 Surfside Subs & Pizza
⏰ Open Daily: 11 AM – 9 PM

Specials exclude gluten-free crusts.
Pizza specials cannot be combined.
Not valid with online ordering.

Thirsty Seagull Gloucester Apparel and Pat D’s Photos will be offering a variety of items and special deals for Saturday’s July 11 Block Party on Main St. We hope you will stop by outside 44 Main St. Show special for Pat D’s Photos nightlights: 2/$50 (normally $30 each). This is a good time to start holiday shopping! If you can’t make it, reach out in comments or by messenger. We deliver free in Cape Ann. Shop hours this week are today Thursday noon-5; Friday 11-5; Saturday 11- end of Block Party; Sunday 11-3.