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SUMMARY:Black Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 2026 Annual Historic Black Picnic. Full day of music and fun\, cookout kid games and tournaments.. DJs and live performances.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/black-picnic/
LOCATION:Salem Willows Bandstand\, 165 Fort Avenue\, Robert Hayes Band Stand at Salem Willows\, M\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Event,Cultural,Fair/Festival,Family,Historical,Music,Outdoor Recreation
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Shore Juneteenth Association Inc.":MAILTO:nsjuneteenth@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:11th Annual Military Service Day at Patton Homestead
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Military Service Day celebrates its on July 18th from 10 am to 4 pm at the historic Patton Homestead in Hamilton\, MA. The 11th anniversary event is a free and family-friendly and will be held this year in conjunction with the nation’s observance of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and the birthday of the United States Army.\nThe event features military exhibits\, military reenactors\, helicopters\, vintage military vehicles\, tributes to veterans and educational programming for families. The day promotes education and awareness of American military history while bringing the community together in celebration of service and sacrifice. Click here for more information: https://apgardnerposthamilton.org/military-day/
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/11th-annual-military-service-day-at-patton-homestead/
LOCATION:Patton Family Archives – Patton Homestead\, 650 Asbury Street\, Hamilton\, M\, 01982\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fair/Festival,Family,Historical,Photography
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SUMMARY:Blueberry & Flower Festival (July 18-19 & 25-26)
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for Cider Hill’s celebration of all things berries and blooms! The multi-weekend event will feature free live music\, hard cider bars\, family-friendly activities\, hayrides\, food truck\, blueberry treats\, pop-ups & cut-your-own flowers and berry picking. General admission is free. RSVP now and buy pick-your-own tickets upon arrival at the farm or online at www.ciderhill.com/tickets.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/blueberry-flower-festival-july-18-19-25-26/2026-07-18/
LOCATION:Cider Hill Farm\, 45 Fern Avenue\, Amesbury\, M\, 01913\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agricultural,Fair/Festival,Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cider Hill Farm":MAILTO:events@ciderhill.com
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SUMMARY:Blackburn Brew Fest 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Greater Cape Ann Chamber is pleased to announce the return of the Blackburn Brew Festival on Saturday\, July 18th (RAIN or SHINE) at Stage Fort Park! Over 20 breweries will be convening from Cape Ann\, the North Shore\, and across New England to showcase their best brews to attendees from far and wide. The event will also offer live music\, local food trucks and lawn games all while located at Gloucester’s historic waterfront park. \nThe event will also be supporting a good cause as a portion of the proceeds will support local non-profits through the Cape Ann Community Foundation\, an organization established by the Chamber to award grants for projects supporting educational\, social service\, recreational and economic initiatives throughout the Cape Ann Community. \nPLEASE NOTE: This event is 21+ \nFor breweries interested in participating\, please contact Sam Bevins at sam@capeannchamber.com. \nThe current list of sponsors is: \nGrowler\nDiscover Gloucester\nOcean Breeze Cultivators\nReverie 73\nRenewal by Andersen\nCape Ann Savings \nPint\nBankGloucester\nCape Ann Motor Inn \nFlight\nBurgin Platner Insurance\nCape Ann Lanes/Laneside Pub & Brewery \nIn Kind\nStreamography\nBrooks Gibson Company
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/blackburn-brew-fest-2026/
LOCATION:Stage Fort Park\, 24 Hough Ave\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culinary/Tastings,Fair/Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:michelle@capeannchamber.com
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