Bluefin Blowout Fishing Tournament
Which team will take home the cash jackpots and prizes along the with coveted Bluefin Blowout Trophy? Catch the activity at the giant weigh-in station, vendor tables, the tournament tent, and live music and entertainment.
Where to Stay During the Bluefin Blowout Fishing Tournament
Atlantic Vacation Homes offers a wide variety of vacation rental homes across Cape Ann. We can easily find you a perfect home base from which to enjoy all of the Bluefin Blowout’s events. To book your accommodations, simply view available rentals and enter your desired dates to get a quote. You can also call toll-free at (855) 853-9143 to speak with a Guest Experience Specialist.
Gloucester Blues Festival
World-class blues reverberates through Stage Fort Park with some of the nation’s finest performers playing on the Gloucester Blues Festival stage. Located right on the waterfront on beautiful Cressey’s beach, the event features a beer garden and outstanding food and craft vendors.
Where to Stay During the Gloucester Blues Festival
Atlantic Vacation Homes offers a wide variety of vacation rental homes across Cape Ann. We can easily find you a perfect home base from which to enjoy the Gloucester Blues Festival. To book your accommodations, simply view available rentals and enter your desired dates to get a quote. You can also call toll-free at (855) 853-9143 to speak with a Guest Experience Specialist.
Gloucester Waterfront Festival
Historic Stage Fort Park along Gloucester Harbor will once again burst with color and excitement at the 43rd Annual Gloucester Waterfront Festival on Saturday, August 17th and Sunday, August 18th, 2024. This vibrant event features over 175 talented artisans, crafters, and delicious food vendors, all accompanied by lively music. Bring the whole family for a day filled with fun, food, and entertainment.
The festival runs from 9am to 6pm on Saturday and 9am to 5pm on Sunday. It’s handicap accessible and welcomes leashed pets.
Location: Stage Fort Park, 24 Hough Avenue, Gloucester, MA.
Admission: Free
Weather: Rain or Shine
Gloucester Schooner Festival
Well known to the world as Gloucester’s major maritime and sailing event, the annual Gloucester Schooner Festival is organized by the Gloucester Schooner Festival Committee and Maritime Gloucester. Taking place in the harbor and nearby waters of America’s oldest seaport, the Gloucester Schooner Festival honors the major role the fishing schooner has played in the heritage of Gloucester and the eastern seaboard. Old and new, large and small– a variety of schooners will visit Gloucester Harbor and delight all comers.
Schooner Festival – Official Website
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Trails & Sails: 16 Days of Exploring Heritage in Essex County
Explore Essex County’s historic, cultural and natural sites through a series of outdoor activities and indoor tours and events during Trails & Sails: 16 Days of Exploring Heritage in Essex County. Enjoy exploring Cape Ann and other Essex County communities through virtual experiences or small in-person or self-guided tours with safety protocols in place.
For the full calendar of events, go to www.trailsandsails.org.
The Topsfield Fair
The Topsfield Fair is known to be “America’s oldest and finest agricultural fair.” The fair features a large carnival midway, demonstrations (ranging from beekeeping to miniature trains), pumpkin weigh-offs, a Grange Museum, musical acts and attractions, the 4-H Agricultural/Arts and Crafts exhibits and more. The carnival midway and food vendors are big draws for the kids small and big.
Check the Topsfield Fair website for schedules and admission prices: https://www.topsfieldfair.org.
Cape Ann Plein Air Festival
Where to Stay During the Cape Ann Plein Air Festival
Atlantic Vacation Homes offers a wide variety of vacation rental homes across Cape Ann. We can easily find you a perfect home base from which to enjoy all of the Festival’s events. To book your accommodations, simply view available rentals and enter your desired dates to get a quote. You can also call toll-free at (855) 853-9143 to speak with a Guest Experience Specialist.
