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Festivals and Events in Rockport, MA
Rockport is a cultural haven, with dozens of festivals. Enjoy internationally acclaimed dance and music concerts, Broadway quality theater, festivals, shows and special events all year long.

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Spring Pottery Classes
Cynthia Curtis Pottery
80 Pigeon Hill Street
Rockport
May 7, 2012 - June 30, 2012
Click for details on Spring Pottery Classes Nestled in the woods of Pigeon Cove, pottery classes offered year round to adults and children, all skill levels. more  
Theatre in the Pines Presents "Summer and Smoke" by Tennessee Williams
Spiran Hall
Rockport
May 17, 2012 - May 20, 2012
Click for details on Theatre in the Pines Presents Performance dates for Summer and Smoke are May 17, 18, and 19, 2012 at 7:30 p.m., and May 20, 2012 at 3:00 p.m., in Spiran Hall, Rockport, MA. more  
Motif #1 Day
Downtown Rockport
Rockport
May 19, 2012
Click for details on Motif #1 Day Downtown Rockport will come alive with music, art, dance and poetry on Motif No. 1 Day on Saturday, May 19. more  
Singer/Songerwriter Liz Longley Performs
Shalin Liu Performance Center
Rockport
May 25, 2012
Click for details on Singer/Songerwriter Liz Longley Performs This acoustic powerhouse--and a Sirius XM Coffee House favorite--was such a hit last year, we asked her back for another concert! more  
Rockport Chamber Music Festival
Shalin Liu Performance Center
37 Main Street
Rockport
June 7, 2012 - July 22, 2012
Click for details on Rockport Chamber Music Festival The 31st season of the Rockport Chamber Music Festival takes place from June 7 through July 22, 2012. more  
Cape Ann Artisans Open Studio Tour
Cape Ann
June 23, 2012 - June 24, 2012
Click for details on Cape Ann Artisans Open Studio Tour This self-guided tour presents a rare opportunity to meet more than a dozen professional artists and artisans and to see their work and demonstrations in their own studios. more  
St. Peter's Fiesta
St. Peter's Park
Gloucester
June 27, 2012 - July 1, 2012
Click for details on St. Peter's Fiesta The St. Peter's Fiesta is a five day festival honoring the patron saint of the fisherman St. Peter. more  
Independence Day Celebrations
America's Oldest Sea Port & Art Colony
Cape Ann, Massachusetts
July 3, 2012 - July 4, 2012
Click for details on Independence Day Celebrations Cape Ann Celebrates Independence Day with Free Concerts, Fireworks, Parades, Bonfires, and more.
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Summer Pops
Gloucester High School
Gloucester
July 12, 2012
Cape Ann Symphony presents an evening of music. 8pm. more  
Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Annual Auction
Woodman's
121 Main St
Essex
July 19, 2012
More information coming soon!  
Gloucester Sidewalk Bazaar
Main Street
Gloucester
August 2, 2012 - August 4, 2012
Click for details on Gloucester Sidewalk Bazaar The Sidewalk Bazaar is a Gloucester tradition that shouldn’t be missed. more  
Gloucester Blues Festival
Stage Fort Park
Gloucester
August 11, 2012 - August 12, 2012
Click for details on Gloucester Blues Festival Chamber member, Gloucester Blues Festival, LLC is pleased to announce the news on our headliner for the Gloucester Blues Festival taking place in Stage Fort Park on Saturday, August 11th. more  
Rockport Rotary Club Lobsterfest
Back Beach
Rockport
Rockport
August 11, 2012
Click for details on Rockport Rotary Club Lobsterfest 12 noon to 7:00 p.m. Rockport Rotarians will host their annual public LobsterFest cookout on scenic Back Beach in Rockport, MA more  
Gloucester Waterfront Festival
Stage Fort Park
Gloucester
August 18, 2012 - August 19, 2012
Click for details on Gloucester Waterfront Festival What better way to spend a summer day than strolling historic Gloucester Harbor? Gloucester's beautiful Stage Fort Park will be bursting with the exciting displays of over 175 artisans and craftspeople. more  
28th Annual Gloucester Schooner Festival™
Gloucester Harbor
Gloucester
August 31, 2012 - September 2, 2012
Click for details on 28th Annual Gloucester Schooner Festival™ The Mayor's Race for schooners in three size classes, parade of sail, deck tours, public sails, lighted boat parade, fireworks, and other maritime activities. more  
Gran Prix of Gloucester
Stage Fort Park
Gloucester
September 29, 2012 - September 30, 2012
Click for details on Gran Prix of Gloucester The Gran Prix of Gloucester - or as The Ride Magazine has called it "the New England Nationals" - unfolds at one of the most beautiful race venues in the country: a wind-swept ocean side park in Gloucester. more  
Cape Ann Artisans Studio Tour
Cape Ann
October 6, 2012 - October 8, 2012
Click for details on Cape Ann Artisans Studio Tour Meet the artists and see their newest work in the places where it is created. more  
Rockport HarvestFest
Downtown Rockport
Rockport
October 13, 2012
Click for details on Rockport HarvestFest This family-oriented weekend with an autumn theme is designed to entertain and delight residents and visitors alike. 10 am to 6 pm. more  
Rotary Trivia Night
TBD
Gloucester
October 19, 2012
Click for details on Rotary Trivia Night An evening of knowledge, fun & friendship. Proceeds benefit the Gloucester Rotary Scholarship Fund. more  
Essex Clamfest
Shepard Memorial Park
Essex
October 20, 2012
Click for details on Essex Clamfest The Essex Division of the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce will hold the annual Essex ClamFest from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. more  
Cape Ann Restaurant Week
Cape Ann
October 21, 2012 - October 25, 2012
Click for details on Cape Ann Restaurant Week Special pricing on fabulous dining throughout the Cape Ann area. Go to CapeAnnChamber.com/RW for a list of participating restaurants and their menus. more  
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