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SUMMARY:41st Annual Essex ClamFest and Arts & Crafts Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:11 AM-12 PM K-9 Demonstration by the Essex Police Department\n11 AM-4 PM Local Artisans & Crafters\n11 AM-4 PM Various Food Trucks \n12 PM Beer Truck\n12-1 PM Chowder Competition (While supplies last)\n12-4 PM Face Painting\, Reptiles & Kid’s Activities by CAVPT \n12-2 PM Live Music by Uncharted Watahs\n2-4 PM Live Music by Brick House \n3 PM Chowder Competition Winners Announced!New event format: The vendors\, food\, and entertainment will all be located in the paved parking areas. The Clam Chowder Competition will take pace on the tennis courts.\n*Martin Street will be closed in one direction for increased on-street parking. Parking is also available at Essex Elementary School on Story Ave\, with a free shuttle bus (sponsored by Beauport Ambulance) running every 10 minutes. \nJoin 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! \nChowder Competition’s Participating Restaurants: \nTBD \nFood Vendors to include:\nEssex Lions Club\nThe Lunch Lady Food Truck\nWoodman’s on Wheels \n*Also Featuring local brews from: Rockport Brewing\n* Musical entertainment by: Uncharted Watahs and Brick House\n* Kids Activities include: Face Painting by Miss Wendy and Cape Ann Vernal Pond reptiles!\n* Over 40 Crafters\, businesses\, and Non-profit tables! \nNON-PROFITS:\nTBD \nVENDORS:\nTBD
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/41st-annual-essex-clamfest-and-arts-crafts-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Shepard Memorial Park\, 24 Martin Street\, Essex\, MA\, 01929\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fall
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