39th Annual Essex ClamFest and Arts & Crafts Festival

Get ready for the ultimate chowder celebration at the 39th Annual Essex ClamFest and Arts & Crafts Festival presented by the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce.
Join us at Shepard Memorial Park in Essex to help pick a People’s Choice Winner in the Clam Chowder Competition where local chefs face off for the title of best chowder. Tasting begins at Noon and goes until 1 PM or until supplies run out. Enjoy live music all day to keep the good vibes rolling plus a variety of vendors offering crafts, food, and more! Bring your family and friends and come hungry – it’s going to be a shell of a good time!
Clam Chowder Competition- Participating Restaurants:
35 Beach, Castle Manor Inn, Maple Street Bistro (Essex North Shore Tech), JT Farnham’s, The Farm, The James Pub & Provisions, Vita Bella Ristorante, Woodman’s of Essex
* Food Vendors to include: 5 Star Phresh Food, Essex Lions Club, Holy Cow Ice Cream, Maple St Bistro (Essex Tech) and Woodman’s on Wheels (WOW) Food Truck
* Also Featuring local brews from Rockport Brewing
* Musical entertainment by Uncharted Watahs and Brick House.
* Over 50 Crafters, businesses, and Non-profit tables
* Kids Activities
Free General Admission. $15 for Chowder tasting
SORRY, NO DOGS ALLOWED.