The Gloucester Waterfront Festival is a wonderful family event that the Cape Ann community look forward to every year at Stage Fort Park. There will be over 250 booths featuring artists and craftsmen from all over the country, as well as live music, and delicious food including a fabulous lobster bake.
The historic Stage Fort Park along Gloucester Harbor will blossom into color, flavor and music for the 41st Annual Gloucester Waterfront Festival on Saturday, August 20 and Sunday, August 21, 2022.
Over 200 juried Artisans, Artists, Authors, Food Vendors and Musicians will display and sell their American made works including Fine Jewelry, Pottery, Custom Signs, Quilts, Decorative Painting, Fleece, Fine Art Photography, Sea Glass Jewelry, Handbags, Scarves, Leather Accessories, Floral Design, Blown Glass, Semiprecious Stone Jewelry, Children's Clothing, Candles, Nonfiction Works, Trivets, Baskets, Place-mats, Original Painting, Folk Art, Wind Chimes, Pillow Quilts, Personal Care Products, Furniture, Postcards, Garden Art, Pet Treats & Accessories, Landscape Photography, Toys, Ladies Apparel, Flame Colorant, Slate Signs, Knit Blankets, Painted Stemware, Cutting Boards, Wreaths, Sea-glass Creations, Country Wood Crafts, Ornaments, Aroma-Therapy, Sports Team Apparel, Alpaca Fiber Accessories, Nautical Home Decor, Sun-catchers, Original Oil Paintings, Clocks, Shell Craft, Watercolor Painting, Hair Accessories, Stained Glass, Wood Turned Items, Wall Hangings, Vintage Chic Decor, Ceramic, Doll Clothes, Eggshell Art, Metal Sculpture, Beaded Watches, Birdhouses, Nature Photography, Chain-mail Jewelry, Henna, Seascape Epoxy Resin Art, Lamps, Tablecloths, Up-cycled Clothing, Wood Carving, Plush Dolls, Embroidery, Linocut Art, Bling Clothing, Cork Leather Accessories Bags, Classical Music, Growth Charts, Alternative Reusables, Railroad Spike Art and so much more.
Come and sample an array of gourmet delights such as Herbal Dips, Baked Nuts, Fudge, Nut Butter, Dry Rubs & Spices, Infused Balsamic Vinegars and Olive Oils, Seasoning Rubs, Bundt Cakes, Chocolate, Honey, Finishing Sauces, Jams & Jellies, Maple Products, Kale Snacks, Cannoli, Allergy Friendly Dessert Mix, Raw Honey, Beef Jerky, Salad Dressings & more.
Bring your appetite for the Amazing Food Court with traditional fair fare including Hot Dogs, Sausage, Fresh Veggie Wraps, French Fries, Italian Ice, Kettle Corn, Burritos, Chicken Tenders, Corn Dogs, Cheese Steak Grinders, Hamburgers, Quesadilla, Fried Twinkies, Funnel Cake, Tacos, Fried Mozzarella Sticks, Fried Oreos & more.
Enjoy free "family style" entertainment including live music, and various performance art.
The North Shore Old Car Club will display over 75 antique cars on Sunday from 10am to 2pm.
Waterfront Festival hours are Saturday 9-6 and Sunday 9-5.
Admission is free, held rain or shine and friendly pets (on a leash) are most welcome.