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Main Street Block Party
Last Block Party of 2023
Friday, September 1 | 6 - 10 PM
Join the Greater Cape Ann Chamber and the City of Gloucester for the last of the three summer block parties this Friday. Featured performer Cate Great will delight the young and old alike with her balancing and juggling skills. A "possible appearance" by Slyde, the NE Revolution mascot, face painting, Mary Poppins, Captain Jack and Cape Ann Vernal Pond will also be on hand to entertain the kids.
Visit with non-profits, street vendors, and retailers. Enjoy the delicious offerings of numerous food trucks & restaurants, and dance the night away to music on three different stages. A great start to the “end of summer weekend” and kick-off Schooner Festival!
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36th Annual Love Greater Cape Ann Fundraising Auction
Thursday, September 28 | 5 - 10 PM
Cruiseport Gloucester
$100 per person - Table of 10 $1000
You are cordially invited to join us at the 36th Annual Love Greater Cape Ann Auction on September 28. We Love Greater Cape Ann and work hard to help support our Community in many ways. Your attendance and generous bidding will help the Chamber build for the future of this special place where we live, work and play.
Everyone’s favorite auctioneer, Lynne Zink, and her daughter Anna are thrilled to be returning to their favorite place and will be leading us through a fun & exciting night including:
- Live Auction
- Silent Auction
- Fund the Future Paddle Raise
- Heads & Tails Game
The evening will also include passed hors d'oeuvres, a
plated dinner, and a cash bar.
Limited Seating - Get Your Tickets Today
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Businesswomen's Main Street Meet-Up
A Gloucester Women-Owned Business Tour
Thursday, September 21 | 3 - 7 PM
All are invited to put on your power-walking shoes and prepare to explore some of Gloucester's finest Women-Owned businesses, right here on Main (and adjacent) streets! After picking up your Passport and Raffle Tickets at Shore Nutrition, visit the list of participating Women-Owned Businesses, get your Passport stamped and enter raffle drawings at each location. Three additional Grand Prize Drawings will be held at Oliver’s Harbor at 7 PM.
Register and purchase your Passport & Raffle Tickets today for just $25 at bit.ly/Main-Street-Meet-Up. (You may also purchase at Shore Nutrition on the day of the event.)
Shops will be open from 3 to 7 PM for all Passport holders, with on-street networking, owners waiting to meet YOU, and a chance to win a raffle prize in every store! For more information please contact Michelle at michelle@capeannchamber.com.
All proceeds benefit the Carolyn M. O'Connor Scholarship Fund.
Download Flyer | View List of Participating Business
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Schooner Festival: August 31 - September 3 | |
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Schedule of Events | Maritime Heritage Day | 2023 List of Schooners
The 39th Annual Gloucester Schooner Festival is a city-wide event over Labor Day weekend. This fun-filled, historic gathering of classic schooners celebrates the history of Gloucester’s fishing fleet. Enjoy interactive demonstrations, an art show, dockside tours and dory races, or even book a sail aboard a schooner. Experience the Parade of Sail, the Mayor’s Cup Race, Maritime Heritage Day and more.
The Gloucester Schooner Festival is rooted in fishing traditions dating back hundreds of years. Paying homage to Gloucester’s age of sail, the Gloucester Schooner Festival gathers schooners from up and down the Eastern seaboard to partake in thrilling races and showcase their elegance both on water and as dockside attractions. With more than 20 schooners gracing the event, attendees can witness these majestic vessels along Gloucester Harbor's piers. A highlight of the weekend is Maritime Gloucester’s Maritime Heritage Day, a 3-location event that offers engaging hands-on, interactive activities for the whole family, while affording guests of the Festival opportunities to get on board, both dockside and under sail.
Visit Maritime Gloucester Website for Detailed Info & Schedule
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ON-GOING EVENTS
WEEKLY EVENTS
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Culture Splash - Gloucester
Thursday, August 31 | 4 - 7 PM
Culture Splash invites you to plunge into Gloucester's cultural tide, where every wave is a new story waiting to be discovered. Get ready to embark on a journey of music, art, dance, history, and maritime exploration this summer. Click to Download Itinerary of this Week's Events
August 31 Events include:
Where Land Meets Sea: Ocean School Art Collective at Ocean Alliance, 4 - 7 PM
MosaicGloucester completion celebration: Americold Building, 69 Rogers Street, 4- 6 PM
Artist Reception – Food for the Body and Soul: Judythe Evans Meagher Gallery, 5 - 7 PM
“The Wild Unknown” Gordon Massman’s Paintings: Gallery RAG, 5 - 7 PM
Harbor Loop Summer Concert: John Jerome Music, 5:30 - 9:30 PM
CODA film showing: Sawyer Free Library. 6 - 8 PM
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Spanish-Themed Moonrise Party
Thursday, August 31 | 5 - 8:30 PM
The Emerson Inn
Join Emerson Inn to celebrate this month's moonrise! Featuring music by Jim & Tonic! Veranda seating (weather permitting) will be reserved only for those with reservations for the buffet. The moon should rise by 8:30. This event will be rain or shine!
Prepaid Buffet: $39 per ticket Reserve Your Spot Now
Free Ticket (Limited Ala Carte Picnic Menu): Access to the lawn and parlor for celebrating and listening to music. Option to order from a limited picnic menu and beer/wine bar.
Music in the Parlor Bar: Featuring Thomas Smoker
Thursday, September 7 | 6 - 8 PM
The Emerson Inn
Join The Emerson Inn to celebrate Fete De La Music Thursdays in our Parlor Bar!
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Schooner Adventure Sails
Kick-Off Sail aboard
Friday, September 1 | 10 AM - 1 PM
Catch a glimpse of the excitement building on the water. Buy Tickets Here
Festival Fleet Sail
Friday, September 1 | 1:30 - 4:30 PM
Greet the fleet as they begin to arrive.
Early Day Heritage Sail
Saturday, September 2 | 8:30 - 11 AM
Catch a glimpse of the 20+ historic schooners participating in the weekend festivities.
Mayor's Cup Race (Sold Out - Waitlist Available)
Sunday, September 3 | 8 AM - 5 PM
The biggest sailing day of the year! Help Adventure's captain & crew lead the parade and capture first place in the race!
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Beauport Hotel Sunset Session: Last Weekend of the Summer
Friday, September 1 | 7 - 10 PM
Saturday, September 2 | 7 - 10 PM
Featuring live DJ entertainment from 617 Events, The Beauport Hotel Sunset Session is the only place in Gloucester featuring a 21+ evening rooftop sunset viewing party with stunning views, lively tunes and savory cocktails. Make sure to bring your suit if you want to take a dip in the pool or hot tub! IP Premium Lounge Tables and General Admission Available
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When Granite Was King! Babson Farm Quarrying History Guided Tour
Saturday, September 2, 9, 16, 23 | 10 - 11 AM
Halibut Point State Park
Over one hundred years ago, the Rockport Granite Company quarried granite stone here. Learn about the buildings, bridges, and breakwaters built to last. Touch tools of the trade. Find out how they moved these large, heavy stone pieces and how they “paved” dirt streets in our Nation’s growing cities—and around the world! Heavy rain cancels.
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Cape Ann Cruises
Parade of Lights and Scenic Sunset Harbor Cruise: Saturday, September 2 | 6 - 7:45 PM
Labor Day Fireworks aboard the Wejack: Saturday, September 2 | 8 - 10 PM
Hop aboard the legendary WEJACK for the best fireworks cruise. Cruise around Gloucester Harbor’s scenic waterfront and savor the breathtaking views as the sun sets and anticipation builds. Watch the night sky come alive with vibrant bursts of color, and best yet; you'll have front-row seats to a mesmerizing fireworks spectacle.
Organically Good Trio Sunset Music Cruise: Saturday, September 9 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Hop aboard and leave the land behind for one of Boston’s top Reggae lineups and catch the sunset on the water as the ocean and tunes move you. Full Bar onboard (no BYOB). All ages cruise - limited tickets.
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North Shore Arts Association’s Silent Auction Final Reception
Sunday, September 3 | 1 - 4 PM
Final bidding on over 70 different artworks, starting at $150 with a minimum increment of $25. This is a wonderful opportunity to purchase world-class artwork at an affordable price. The Champagne & Strawberries closing reception begins at 1 PM with bidding closing at 4 PM. Come enjoy light fare and beverages and get your final bid in!
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Beauport Cruiselines
Sunset Dinner Cruise
Friday, September 8 | 6 - 9 PM
Join Beauport Cruiselines abroad their Sunset Dinner Cruise! Enjoy the beautiful sunset along the Gloucester Harbor, all while enjoying a delicious meal.
Harvest Cruise
Saturday, September 9 | 5 - 8 PM
Enjoy the tastes of fall on Cape Ann featuring Chef Carved Prime Rib, Apple Pomegranate Chicken, Butternut Squash Ravioli, and more. Cruise and dine alongside live DJ Entertainment and Sweeping Ocean Views.
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Gloucester Harvest Music Festival
Saturday, September 9 | 11 AM - 7 PM
Gloucester Harbor Walk
The Gloucester Harvest Music Festival blends art and music in one of the country’s most unique and rich artist communities. We invite you to experience the beauty and friendliness of Gloucester through a day long festival showcasing music, arts and culture while supporting our local community hospital (Addison Gilbert Citizens Fund) and community-based outreach programs. Our hope is to make this a destination festival with a mission that all proceeds go directly to the Addison Gilbert Citizens Fund.
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Chelsea Berry at Old Sloop Presents with special guest Megan Burtt
Saturday, September 9 | 7:30 -10 PM
Chelsea Berry is a powerhouse vocalist and performer. Dubbed “the Pink of folk music” by acclaimed singer songwriter Susan Werner, Chelsea’s shows are driven by her dynamic stage presence, heartfelt lyrics and stories, and masterful writing. She has released 10 original albums over her 25-year career and has collaborated on projects with dozens of other writers and performers. Buy Tickets
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Gloucester Rotary Comedy Show
Thursday, August 31 | 7:30 PM
(Doors open at 7 PM)
Cruiseport Gloucester
Featuring Carolyn Plummer, Jim Colliton, Jimmy Cash, and Boston's Dave Rattigan. Buy Tickets
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25th Annual Manchester Essex Rotary Golf Tournament
Tuesday, October 3 | 12 PM Shotgun Start
The Meadow at Peabody
To Benefit the M-E Rotary Scholarship Fund, $15,000 donated annually. Sponsorships are available.
$140 Entry Fee includes: greens free, golf cart, beverages, prizes, prime rib dinner. Dinner only option is $50.
To Play or Sponsor, please contact: Tim Collins at 617 840-0827 or timmyjcollins@gmail.com.
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UN-GALA-Project Adventure's Fall Festival for Grown-Ups
Thursday, September 21 | 5 - 8 PM
Moraine Farm, Beverly MA
Enjoy great food & people, our special cocktails, auction, adventure games on the lawn, music, fire pits & more! All in a breathtakingly beautiful setting. Your attendance supports Project Adventure's experiences so all youth have the opportunity to explore, climb and grow-and learn critical life skills to help them thrive!
Learn More | Purchase Tickets
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Trails & Sails - 150+ Free Events Across Essex County
Friday, September 15 - Sunday, September 24
Essex National Heritage Area
Trails & Sails is an event series that helps connect people to the special places, assets, stories, and initiatives throughout Essex County, Massachusetts. While the program has historically focused on outdoor recreation such as guided hikes and excursions on the water (hence the “trails” and the “sails”), over the years it has grown to include historic house tours, lectures, community celebrations, special exhibitions, craft demonstrations, and many other diverse activities.
Trails & Sails events are designed celebrate the best of the historic, cultural, and natural resources that form the Essex National Heritage Area. Download Digital Guide
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For details, please download the Advertising Contract or contact Cindy.
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We extend a big thank you to our supporting sponsors!
If you are interested in promoting with the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and sponsoring this newsletter, please contact Steve Buckley at steve@capeannchamber.com
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