Historic Stage Fort Park along Gloucester Harbor will once again blossom into the colorful
36th Annual Gloucester Waterfront Festival on Saturday, August 20 and Sunday, August 21, 2016.
A collection of over 175 Juried artists and craftspeople from throughout the U.S. will display their unique creations, with live music and delicious food vendors. A pancake breakfast, traditional New England seafood and antique cars complement this picture perfect seaport event!
Exhibits include fine jewelry, watercolors, pottery, custom signs, bird houses, quilts, silk & dried floral arrangements, wildlife art, dolls, pressed flowers, painted antiques, photography, metal sculpture, western wear, country woodcrafts, maps, fiber arts, stained glass, original oil painting, scroll work, leather, candles, copper, wood burning, slate, tapestry bags, nautical crafts, Furniture, personal care products, primitive and folk art, mosaics and much more.
Come and sample an array of gourmet delights such as fresh squeezed lemonade, herbal dips, kettle corn, jams & jellies, maple products, dried fruit & nuts, salsas, vinegars and more.
Free live “family style” entertainment includes live music and various performance art.
North Shore Old Car Club will display over 75 Antique Autos on Sunday.
The Gloucester Waterfront Festival hours Saturday from 9am to 6pm and Sunday 9am to 5pm.
Handicap Accessible and friendly pets, on a leash, are welcome.
Directions: From Route 128 North to Exit 14. Admission is FREE. Rain or Shine.
For more information call (978) 283-1601 or visit www.waterfrontfestivals.com
Sponsored by the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce (978) 283-1601.