View the Gloucester Schooner Festival Aboard the Wejack with Cape Ann Cruises
2026-09-03 - 2026-09-07 | Cape Ann Cruises, 63 ROGERS STREET, Gloucester, M, 01930, United States
How to See the Schooners with Cape Ann Cruises
Join us aboard the legendary Gloucester Fishing Yacht, the Wejack to see all the visiting Schooners up close from the water. The Wejack has a full bar aboard. We have multiple trips offered daily during the Schooner festival that will be a boatload of fun! See the Calendar and schedule of events below to learn more about our trips offered for the Schooner Festival. The Wejack is a classic power/fishing vessel that you’ll fall in love with, and is not a schooner., but is the perfect spectator boat to get the best views.
Schedule of Events – Cruise Tickets
Thursday, September 3rd, 2026
Schooner Challenge Race -5:30-7:30PM – Buy Tickets
Friday, September 4th, 2026
See the Schooners & Scenic Harbor Tour 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM – Buy Tickets
See the Schooners & Scenic Harbor Tour 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM – Buy Tickets
See the Schooners, Sunset & Scenic Harbor Tour 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM – Buy Tickets
Saturday, September 5th, 2026
See the Schooners & Scenic Harbor Tour 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM – Buy Tickets
See the Schooners & Scenic Harbor Tour 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM – Buy Tickets
Schooner Festival Sunset Scenic Cruise Gloucester Harbor: Departs at 6PM 7:30PM – details & tickets
8PM – FIREWORKS Cruise Gloucester Harbor – Departs 8:00PM details & tickets
Sunday, September 6th, 2026
Parade of Sail Cruise Departs at 9:30 AM details & tickets
Mayor’s Cup Race – Departs at 12:30 PM details & tickets
See the Schooners – Scenic Gloucester Harbor Cruise Departs at 3:30 PM details & tickets
See the Schooners at Sunset – Departs at 6 PM details & tickets
Monday, September 7th, 2026 – LABOR DAY
See the Schooners – Scenic Gloucester Harbor Cruise Departs at 12 PM details & tickets
See the Schooners – Scenic Gloucester Harbor Cruise Departs at 3:30 PM details & tickets
See the Schooners at Sunset – Departs at 6 PM details & tickets

41st Annual Essex Clamfest and Arts Crafts Festival
2026-10-24 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Shepard Memorail Park Essex MA, 24 Martin St., Essex, M, 01929, United States
11 AM-12 PM K-9 Demonstration by the Essex Police Department
11 AM-4 PM Local Artisans & Crafters
11 AM-4 PM Various Food Trucks
12 PM Beer Truck
12-1 PM Chowder Competition (While supplies last)
12-4 PM Face Painting, Reptiles & Kid’s Activities by CAVPT
12-2 PM Live Music by Uncharted Watahs
2-4 PM Live Music by Brick House
3 PM Chowder Competition Winners Announced!
Join us at the Essex ClamFest, Arts & Crafts Festival from 11 am to 4 pm in Shepard Memorial Park in Essex. Come taste Cape Ann’s finest chowders from Noon to 1 pm and vote for your favorite! (Tasting only while supplies last) Although the highlight of the day is the Chowder Tasting Competition, there is also a great variety of activities, including arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment and plenty of food vendors on-site!
Chowder Competition’s Participating Restaurants:
TBD
Food Vendors to include:
Essex Lions Club
The Lunch Lady Food Truck
Woodman’s on Wheels
*Also Featuring local brews from: Rockport Brewing
* Musical entertainment by: Uncharted Watahs and Brick House
* Kids Activities include: Face Painting by Miss Wendy and Cape Ann Vernal Pond reptiles!
* Over 40 Crafters, businesses, and Non-profit tables!
NON-PROFITS:
TBD
VENDORS:
TBD
