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Don't miss the Gloucester Art Walk! The event kicks off September 7, and runs on the first Saturday of each month through December 7, from 3 – 6 PM. 🎨

Visit participating galleries and studios to experience a vibrant community of artists. Pick up your Art Walk Passport at any participating location. Each visit earns you a stamp, and a fully stamped passport can be redeemed for a free appetizer at Minglewood Harborside! ✨

Tomorrow is your last chance to catch a summer concert with Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation! Grab the details in the link below, and kick off Friday with The Cape Ann Big Band 🎶

Don't miss the final week of "Eco-Harmony" at Rocky Neck Art Colony!

FINAL WEEK: Closing Party & Exhibit Art Sale
Eco-Harmony, on display through Sunday, September 8
CLOSING PARTY: Sunday, September 8 | 3pm-6pm

Don't miss the chance to immerse yourself in the invigorating exhibit 'Eco-Harmony,' showcasing the works by Jennifer K Brown, Nic Bannerman, Sallie Strand, Martin Sorger, and Maria Malatesta.

Join the artists for their celebratory closing party on Sunday afternoon, September 8th. The artists will be offering a special 10% discount on all works purchased during the event.

📍Cove Gallery, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue, Gloucester
🗓Gallery Hours: Thurs–Sat, 12pm–7pm; Sun, 12pm–6pm

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An update from Gloucester Harbormaster! ⤵️

Launch service will continue with its usual schedule through Sunday, September 8th. Starting Monday, September 9th, we’ll be transitioning to shorter hours, with the last launch departing at 8:00 PM.

For questions, reach out to the Harbormaster’s Office at 978-325-5750.

🚤✨ Launch Update! ✨🚤

The Harbormaster launch service will continue with its usual schedule through Sunday, September 8th.

Starting Monday, September 9th, we’ll be transitioning to shorter hours, with the last launch departing at 8:00 PM.

Have questions? Don’t hesitate to call the Harbormaster’s Office at 978-325-5750.

It was an incredible weekend for this year's Gloucester Schooner Festival! ⛵

Check out these views from the parade of sail, and learn more about this Labor Day weekend tradition on our blog: https://buff.ly/4cfqw0q

Join the Backyard Growers Program to celebrate another awesome season growing fresh food on Cape Ann at the Great Gloucester GrowDown! Backyard Growers' annual fundraiser, takes place on on September 12, and features farm-fresh food & libations, live entertainment, and a fund-a-need auction. 🍅 🥦 🥕

Learn more & purchase tickets: https://buff.ly/3yOntih

Maritime Heritage Day is in full swing at Maritime Gloucester! Stop by for deck tours, educational programming, hourly schooner sails, and more until 4 PM. ⛵️

Learn more and find the full Gloucester Schooner Festival schedule here: https://www.maritimegloucester.org/schooner-festival

Gloucester, MA, offers endless ways to experience its coastal beauty, and there’s no better way to do it than by getting out on the water.

Soak up the last weeks of summer with this quick guide:

Set Sail From Gloucester Harbor: 7 Coastal Adventures Around Cape Ann - Discover Gloucester Explore Gloucester, MA by with a sunset sail, harbor cruise, whale watch, and more, with this guide to getting on the water this summer.

It's Schooner Fest weekend! Be sure to follow Gloucester Schooner Festival for all the latest updates on this year's events. And visit https://www.maritimegloucester.org/schooner-festival to plan your visit. ⛵️

Schooner Festival | Maritime Gloucester Welcome to the 40th Annual Gloucester Schooner Festival! This year, the festival starts with a kick off concert on Wednesday Evening, August 28th, 2024 and concludes with the schooner race on Sunday, September 1st, 2024 (with Labor Day Monday held as a rain date).  This capstone to the summer is st...

It's a busy weekend here in ! Tonight is the last Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce block party of the season. Head to Main Street, 6-10 pm to shop local, enjoy live music, stop by area non-profits, and more. ✨

Learn more here: https://business.capeannchamber.com/events/details/block-party-3-30168

Thinking of venturing out of Boston for a day but want to stay close? Look no further than Gloucester, a charming coastal town north of the city, swimming in maritime history, artistic flair, and delicious seafood.

Read more on our blog: https://buff.ly/4g4iniH

Gloucester Getaways: A Day Trip from Boston - Discover Gloucester Escape the city and explore Gloucester, MA. Discover charming shops, fresh seafood, and stunning coastal views on this day trip from Boston.

An exciting deal from Schooner Thomas E Lannon in Gloucester, Massachusetts for tomorrow's sunset sail! Buy one ticket, get on free with promo code BOGO for the 5:30 sail, tomorrow 8/30. Visit https://www.schooner.org to book. ⛵️

This Friday 8/30, at 5:30! Buy one ticket, get one FREE for the Sunset Sail!

Tickets available online, using promotional code BOGO at checkout on www.schooner.org

Photo: Robert Serbagi

Don't miss this year's Boat Parade of Lights this Saturday! ⛵ ✨

Boats will parade the Annisquam River towards Gloucester Harbor, through the bridges and into the harbor and Gloucester inner harbor coves, ending with fireworks!

Follow The Hotel at Cape Ann Marina's Facebook event page for the latest updates: https://buff.ly/4fVWyS9

Digital programs are now available for Gloucester Schooner Festival! Get yours here: tinyurl.com/GSFProgram24

Our digital program is now available, you can find it here: tinyurl.com/GSFProgram24

Don’t miss your chance to get over to tonight’s Gloucester Schooner Festival kick-off concert at The Cut Live! Get them while you can at https://thecutlive.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=92

Gloucester Schooner Festival kicks off today! The festivities begin tonight at The Cut Live with a concert featuring B***y Vortex, followed by Greet the Fleet Sails on Friday, Maritime Heritage Day on Saturday, and Parade and Race Day on Sunday, plus so much more!⛵

Plan your visit here: https://buff.ly/3jBaDcu

Tickets for sails are filling up fast! Book your tickets for sails with individual schooners, find a list of this year's participants here: https://buff.ly/3XlFAFt

Join Cape Ann Foodie Tours on a special Taste Gloucester Food tour this weekend to celebrate Gloucester Schooner Festival

Book your tour this Friday during "Meet the Fleet Day," or Saturday during "Maritime Heritage Day". Guests on Saturday's food tour will even have the opportunity to board a visiting vessel!

To book your tour, visit https://www.capeannfoodietours.com/ or call 617-902-8291 for discounted rates.

Schooner Thomas E Lannon in Gloucester, Massachusetts has tickets available to sail during the Mayor's Cup Race this weekend! Tickets for this Gloucester Schooner Festival sail are available online at www.schooner.org ⛵️

Kick off the 40th Annual Gloucester Schooner Festival this Wednesday at The Cut Live with B***y Vortex! 🎶

Grab your tickets at: https://buff.ly/3YJf2iy
And, pick up the full Schooner Festival schedule here: https://buff.ly/3jBaDcu

Get your Gloucester Schooner Festival merch! Pre-order 40th anniversary shirts at MaritimeGloucester.org/shop or shop in beginning Thursday at Maritime Gloucester. Other shirts will be available at The Cut Live at Wednesday's kick-off concert with B***y Vortex, and at Maritime Gloucester and all Schooner Festival events until they're gone. Get yours before they sell out!

The final CAM Courtyard Concert of the season is this Thursday! Don't miss the last night of Gloucester's Culture Splash 🎨🎶, including music by twins and singer-songwriters The Clements Brothers at the Cape Ann Museum courtyard, Thursday, 8/29 from 5:00-6:30 pm.

We're just days away from the start of the 40th annual Gloucester Schooner Festival! ⛵

Read up on the history of this Labor Day weekend tradition on our blog: https://buff.ly/4cfqw0q

And plan your visit to this year's events at: https://buff.ly/3jBaDcu

Catch the Maritime Magic of Gloucester Schooner Festival - Discover Gloucester In the heart of the North Shore’s summer stands a maritime tradition that has shone for four decades - the Gloucester Schooner Festival.

An update from the Gloucester, MA Health Department:

Cressy's beach is open! 🤩 Test results from 8/22/24 came back within normal ranges. 👍

Good Harbor Creek, Plum Cove, and Half Moon will remain closed until further notice. 🚫

For further info visit our webpage

Health Department | Gloucester, MA - Official Website Visit the Gloucester Health Department to learn about various rules, regulations, programs and services offered to keep our community safe and healthy.

🎉 Mark your calendars - Beauport Cruiselines is celebrating 10 amazing years! Join them on Saturday, September 14th for their 10 Year Diamond Anniversary Cruise. 💎

Toast to this remarkable milestone - one whole decade of creating unforgettable memories along Gloucester Harbor. Enjoy a complimentary champagne toast, savor an exquisite selection of hors d’oeuvres and extravagant dinner buffet, and sip seasonal cocktails as you take in the breathtaking views and dance the night away!

Get your tickets here: https://buff.ly/3SQElLR

Join Backyard Growers Program for Week 10 of the Backyard Growcery at Burnham's Field! Visit 2:30-6:30 PM, and grab all the details on today's vendors and events in the post below ⤵️

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⛵ Check out this year's schooners! See them at the Gloucester Schooner Festival Labor Day Weekend, and grab the full schedule of this year's events here: https://buff.ly/3jBaDcu

This week's produce sale at Common Crow Natural Market! 🫐🍅

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