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2013 Cape Ann Guide

2012 Cape Ann Guide – Experience Cape Ann…serving Essex, Gloucester, Manchester-by-the-Sea and Rockport. Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce.

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JUNE 7 – JULY 14, 2013 ROCKPORT CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL - SHALIN LIU PERFORMANCE CENTER, ROCKPORT Experience outstanding performances by worldrenowned musicians. Choose from a variety of musical and educational events for people of all ages. rockportmusic.org/rcmf JUNE 9 – JUNE 13, 2013 SAILBOT 2013 - GLOUCESTER HARBOR, GLOUCESTER The SailBot 2013 International Robotic Sailing Regatta is a robotic sailing competition in which teams of university and college students compete. The sailboat competition consists of multiple events spanning several days. SailBot 2013 will be held in Gloucester Harbor. sailboat.org JUNE 20 – OCTOBER 10, 2013: CAPE ANN FARMERS' MARKET - STAGE FORT PARK, GLOUCESTER The Cape Ann Farmer's Market's is a thriving local food and educational community event with an emphasis on sustainable food production which promotes land conservation. The Cape Ann Farmers Market runs every Thursday from June 20 through October 10 from 3:00 to 6:30 pm, featuring over 40 vendors, live music and children's activities. JUNE 22-23, 2013 CAPE ANN ARTISANS STUDIO TOUR - CAPE ANN 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. Celebrating 30 years of studio tours in 2013. Artisan studios open to the public. Meet the artists and see their newest work in the places where it is created. Tour maps available at the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce in downtown Gloucester and the Rockport Information Booth on Upper Main Street in Rockport. capeannartisans.com Calendar experience. Various sporting events are held each day, including the Greasy Pole and the Seine Boat Race. St. Peter's Fiesta is a long-standing Gloucester tradition and a feast for the senses. stpetersfiesta.org JUNE 28-29, 2013 ROCKPORT GARDEN TOUR ROCKPORT 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Tour a wide array of Rockport's most beautiful private coastal gardens. Tickets $25 each. Rockportgardenclub.org JULY 3-4, 2013 INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS Cape Ann Celebrates 4th of July with Fireworks, Parades, Bonfires, Concerts, and more. JUNE 26-30, 2013 ST. PETER'S FIESTA ST. PETER'S PARK, GLOUCESTER Each June, on the weekend closest to the Feast Day of St. Peter, the Italian-American fishing community of Gloucester comes together to celebrate the patron saint of fishermen, St. Peter. The St. Peter's Fiesta of recent years provides a varied program certain to be of interest to all. The entire ItalianAmerican section of Gloucester is decorated with flags, bunting, colored lights and streamers. Music is played on the bandstand every evening of the Fiesta and on Sunday morning an open air mass is conducted in the square. Later in the afternoon, the crowds witness the blessing of the fishing fleet. Street vendors and a small carnival create a festive JULY 3 6:00 PM - GLOUCESTER HORRIBLES PARADE 9:30 PM - GRAND FIREWORKS DISPLAY OVER GLOUCESTER HARBOR JULY 4 10:00 AM - MANCHESTER BY THE SEA INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE 6:00 PM - ROCKPORT FIREMEN'S PARADE 8:30 PM - ROCKPORT LEGION BAND CONCERT ON BACK BEACH 9:00 PM - ROCKPORT BONFIRE ON BACK BEACH JULY 20, 2013 BLACKBURN CHALLENGE GLOUCESTER A 20+ mile open water circumnavigation of Cape Ann open to all seaworthy oar or paddle powered craft. Sponsored by the Cape Ann Rowing Club. blackburnchallenge.com www.capeannchamber.com | www.capeannvacations.com | www.rockportusa.com 23

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