A beautiful Saturday for Essex Clamfest.Ā Many vendors, food, and great gift ideas made for a fun afternoon.
Our Pat
Hold & Fast, Deanna
Luna a 12-foot snake from The Vernal Pond, she is really pretty
One Ocean One Love
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Prepping for the Chamber 25K game Thursday October 6 Gloucester House
Less than ten tickets for sale as of this morning. Cape Ann Chamber was in high spirits! Gotta love theĀ high tech ping pong ball prep š
It’s a busy October at Cape Ann Chamber:Ā Cape Ann Plein Air next week; Annual ChamberĀ Online Auction (Oct 3 – Oct 14);Ā Business Womens Fall Luncheon October 13 at Beauport Hotel with keynote speaker Adrienne Haslett-Davis;Ā Business After Hours October 20 at Rockport Inn and Suites; andĀ 34th Annual Essex Clamfest October 22 (rain date Oct 23)
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Northshore Magazine: August 2016 issue Best of North Shore includes so much on Gloucester and Cape Ann!
Before we dive into Northshore Magazine’s Fall Favorites September issue, let’s take a moment to acknowledge itsĀ Best of North Shore August issue. Although votes did not come in allĀ Cape Ann for categories you thought might be a shoe-in: best beach, bakery, breakfast, burger, clam chowder, farmer’s market, art gallery, art anything (!), museum, or attraction — Gloucester and all of Cape Ann businesses receive a lot of deserved attention!Ā Signing in to voteĀ may beĀ a barrier to entry for some. Still, 150,000+ votes were cast. You can check out what won inĀ many additional categories in the 300pp monster issue.
Congratulations to Cape Ann 2016 Best of awardees!
DINE ALFRESCO –Ā The Market Restaurant, Gloucester
FRIED CLAMS- Seaport Grill, Gloucester and Top Dog (seasonal), Rockport; reader’s choice: Woodman’s
LOBSTER DINNER- Roy Moore Lobster, Rockport; reader’s choice Woodman’s of Essex
LOBSTER ROLL- Seaport Grille, Gloucester
PIZZA- Short and Main, Gloucester in a three way tie
ROMANTIC- Duckworth’s, Gloucester
SANDWICHES- Willow Rest, Gloucester
WATERVIEW RESTAURANT- The Market Restaurant, Gloucester
HOTEL BAR- Beauport Hotel, Gloucester
CHOCOLATE- Rockport Fudgery, Rockport (seasonal)
HOTEL- Beauport Hotel
CHARTER BOAT- Schooner Thomas E Lannon
COMMUNITY WALK RUN BIKE BY SEASON – summer Twin Lobster Half Marathon & 1 mile Race, Gloucester; winter Happy Holidays Half Merrython, Gloucester; Ā reader’s choice, Motif #1 Day 5K, Rockport
FESTIVAL (FALL)- Essex Clamfest, Essex
GOLF COURSE- reader’s choice Bass Rocks Golf Club, Gloucester
MARINA- Cape Ann Marina, Gloucester
NATURE TRAILS- Ravenswood Park, Gloucester
BOOKS-The Bookstore of Gloucester
MATERNITY CLOTHING- The Urchin Exchange, Gloucester
CONCIERGE- reader’s choice Tending the Sweet Life, Gloucester
DANCING- Minglewood Tavern, Gloucester
LIVE MUSIC VENUE INDOORS- Shalin Liu, Rockport
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Nichole’s Picks 10/24 + 10/25
Pick #1 Ā 33rd Annual Essex ClamFest
Because it is New England, you can go from candy apple eating and cider drinking at the Rockport HarvestFest…right to ClamFest the very next weekend. Ā Life is good.
Check out the link below for all of the important information
http://web.capeannchamber.com/events/33rd-Annual-Essex-ClamFest-2145/details
The highlight of the day is the Chowder Competition among area restaurants- the prize? Bragging rights for the year!
Entrantsā chowder is judged by a panel of locals and professional Judges, as well as a Popular vote by the people sampling the chowders.
Supplementing the Chowder event, isĀ a variety of vendors – food, local arts and crafts people , all day entertainment, childrenās activities , non-profits fundraising and information and Police and Fire Department Safety activities.Ā The local Board of Health also runs a flu shop clinic on the grounds.
Pick #2 Ā
Halloween Happenings at Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
Click HERE for full event details and to register!
At sundown this Halloween season, Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary will be transformed into a magical forest. Join us for a guided walk along our Halloween trail, home to some interesting creatures that come out just for Halloween.Ā GlowingĀ luminaries and carved jack o’lanterns will light our way. Learn firsthand about the creatures of the night on this fun family-friendly walk.
Pick #3 Ā
Tide of Planktonstein at Maritime Gloucester
Head HERE for event details! Ā
Pick #4 Ā
Ā Explore a Local Corn Maze
Both Connors Farm in Danvers and Marini Farm in Ipswich are home to some pretty cool corn mazes that are fun for groups of friends or families during the fall months. Ā Both locations, likewise, have many other fun activities too!
CONNORS FARM
MARINI FARM
As always for a much more comprehensive list of family activities, please visit our friends at North Shore Kid.
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ATTENTION Essex ClamFest Reschedules to Sunday 10/21/12
Due to inclement weather, the Essex ClamFest has been moved from:
Saturday, October 20
to
Sunday, October 21.
Ā All event times and activities will remain the same.
If you have any questions, please call the Chamber at 978-283-1601.
Visit www.capeannchamber.comĀ for more information.
Ā See you on Sunday!
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2011 Essex Clamfest Best Clam Chowder Winner Results Here on GMG First- Ipswich Clambake Takes The Judges Choice Award – Windward Grille Brings Home The People’s Choice Award
Ed Collard Reports!
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Here’s What’s Up Today- 2011 Essex Clamfest! Live Blog
The Essex Division of the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the twenty-ninth annual Essex ClamFest on Saturday, October 22nd (rain date: Sunday, October 23rd), from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Shepard Memorial Park in Essex.
The highlight of the day will be the Clam Chowder Tasting, a competition that pits area restaurants against one another to determine who serves the best chowder on Cape Ann. Many of the area restaurants are expected to serve up their favorite chowder recipes starting at 12:00 noon and ending at 2:00 p.m. The public (for a nominal fee of $5 per person) will also have the opportunity to sample and vote on their favorite chowder.
In addition to the Chowder competition, an interesting variety of activities has been planned, including an arts and crafts area; entertainment throughout the afternoon; the Lions Club food pavilion; an Ipswich Ale station; organization, church, and non-profit tables; a number of games for children and a health fair which will include flu shots. The crafts area and the rides will be open to the public starting at 11:00 a.m.
For more information contact Tim Burton at 978-283-1601 or by email at tim@capeannchamber.com.
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Donna Ardizzoni reports live 9:45AM set up-
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Essex Clamfest Pictures from Donna Ardizzoni
Roger Berkowitz from Legal Seafood, he was a judge
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Talkin Essex Clamfest With Sue Lufkin
Here’s GMG contributor Laurie Lufkin’s Mom Sue-
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Things To Do- ESSEX CLAMFEST 2010
ESSEX CLAMFEST 2010
The Essex Division of the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the twenty-eighth annual Essex ClamFest on Saturday, October 23 (rain date: Sunday, October 24), from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Memorial Park in Essex.
The highlight of the day will be the Clam Chowder Tasting, a competition that pits area restaurants against one another to determine who serves the best chowder on Cape Ann. Several local restaurants are expected to serve up their favorite chowder recipes starting at 12:00 noon and ending at 2:00 p.m.
The chowder will be judged by Legal Seafoods President & CEO Roger Berkowitz, Senator Bruce Tarr, Rep. Ann-Margaret Ferrante, Essex Town Selectman Jeff Jones, Chamber President Kathy Low, Amy Harnois of TD Bank and local personality Ed Collard. The public will also have the opportunity to sample and vote on their favorite chowder.
In addition to the Chowder competition, an interesting variety of activities has been planned, including an arts and crafts area; entertainment throughout the afternoon; the Lions Club food pavilion; an Ipswich Ale station; organization, church, and non-profit tables; a number of rides and games for the children; a health fair, a free flu shot clinic from 11am-3pm, and a raffle for a catered clambake by Woodman’s to benefit the Essex Elementary School. The crafts area and the rides will be open to the public starting at 11:00 a.m.
For more information:
Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce
33 Commercial Street, Gloucester, MA 01930, 978-283-1601
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Things To Do- ESSEX CLAMFEST 2009 Sunday Oct 25th
ESSEX CLAMFEST POSTPONED TO SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, DUE TO WEATHER
ESSEX CLAMFEST 2009
The Essex Division of the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the twenty-seventh annual Essex ClamFest on Sunday, October 25, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Memorial Park in Essex. The highlight of the day will be the Clam Chowder Tasting, a competition that pits area restaurants against one another to determine who serves the best chowder on Cape Ann. Ten local restaurants are expected to serve up their favorite chowder recipes starting at 12:00 noon and ending about 2:00 p.m.
The chowder will be judged by North Shore 104.9’s on air personality, Jackie Ankelas, food critic Ellen Boisvert, Sen. Bruce Tarr, Rep. Ann-Margaret Ferrante, Essex Town Chairman, Jeff Jones and chef Bob Phipps. The public will also have the opportunity to sample and vote on their favorite chowder.
In addition to the Chowder competition, an interesting variety of activities has been planned, including an arts and crafts area; entertainment throughout the afternoon; the Lions Club food pavilion; an Ipswich Ale station; organization, church, and non-profit tables; a number of rides and games for the children; a health fair, and a raffle for a catered clambake by Woodman’s to benefit the Essex Elementary School. The crafts area and the rides will be open to the public starting at 11:00 a.m.
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