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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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head out to sea for the Mayor's Race. schoonerfestival.net SEPTEMBER 20-22 AND 27-29, 2013: TRAILS & SAILS ~ TWO WEEKENDS OF WALKS & WATER ESSEX COUNTY, MA Hike, Bike, and Sail during the 12th annual Trails & Sails: Two Weekends of Walks and Water. Experience the natural beauty, cultural resources and American heritage found in the Essex National Heritage Area, encompassing all of Cape Ann and located just north of Boston. essexheritage.org SEPTEMBER 28-29, 2013 GRAN PRIX OF GLOUCESTER STAGE FORT PARK, GLOUCESTER The Great Brewers 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 windswept ocean side park in Gloucester. gpgloucester.com OCTOBER 12-14, 2013 CAPE ANN ARTISANS FALL STUDIO TOUR, CAPE ANN 10:00 am to 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 are available at the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce in downtown Gloucester and the Rockport Information Booth on Upper Main Street in Rockport. capeannartisans.com OCTOBER 19, 2013 ROCKPORT HARVESTFEST DOWNTOWN ROCKPORT This family-oriented weekend with an autumn theme is designed to entertain and delight residents and visitors alike. 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on Saturday. rockportartfestivals.com Calendar restaurants against one another to determine who serves the best chowder on Cape Ann. In addition to the Chowder competition, an interesting variety of activities, including an arts and crafts area, entertainment throughout the afternoon, and a number of rides and games for the children is planned. The crafts area and the rides open to the public starting at 11:00 am. capeannchamber.com NOVEMBER 24 – DECEMBER 31, 2013: CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS ON CAPE ANN Cape Ann sparkles with holiday cheer—parades, tree lightings, concerts, gallery strolls, open houses, theatre, New Year's events, and much more! All supervised by our favorite elf… Santa! capeannvacations.com OCTOBER 20-25, 2013: CAPE ANN FALL RESTAURANT WEEK The Cape Ann Chamber is delighted to promote Cape Ann as the premier dining destination on the North Shore. Each participating restaurant will offer a prix fixed three course dinner menu which includes an appetizer or salad, three entrée choices, and dessert. capeannchamber.com/rw OCTOBER 26, 2013 ESSEX CLAMFEST MEMORIAL PARK, ESSEX The 31st annual Essex ClamFest will be held from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm in Memorial Park in Essex. The highlight of the day will be the Clam Chowder Tasting, a competition that pits area JANUARY 31 – FEBRUARY 2, 2014: CAPE ANN WINTER BIRDING WEEKEND Cape Ann is known to birdwatchers worldwide for its exciting concentrations of winter seabirds. Loons, grebes, sea ducks, alcids, and gulls occur in impressive concentrations and variety, and a careful exploration of the area's gorgeous coastal geography is quite likely to turn up such winter bird specialties as Harlequin Duck, Barrow's Goldeneye, King Eider, Purple Sandpiper, Glaucous and Iceland Gulls. The Cape Ann Winter Birding Weekend is an opportunity for bird lovers of all skill levels to join expert guides on a tour of our birding hot spots. The weekend includes a full schedule of exhibitors, birding workshops, expert talks and demonstrations. capeannchamber.com/birdingweekend www.capeannchamber.com | www.capeannvacations.com | www.rockportusa.com 25

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