39th Annual Essex ClamFest and Arts and Crafts Festival
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Presenting Sponsor
Date and Time
Saturday Oct 26, 2024
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT
11 AM-12 PM K-9 Demonstration by the Essex Police Department
11 AM-4 PM Local Artisans & Crafters
11 AM-4 PM Various Food Trucks
12 PM Great Marsh Beer Truck
12-2 PM Live Music by Uncharted Watahs
12-1 PM Chowder Competition (While supplies last)
12-2 PM Children's Art Projects (Free) sponsored by Art Haven
12-4 Kid's Games sponsored by the Y
2-4 PM Live Music by Brick House
3 PM Chowder Competition Winners Announced
Fees/Admission
This event is Free to the Community
Chowder Tasting is $15 per person
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Contact Information
Michelle Pepin 978-283-1601
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Description
Join us for the 39th Annual Essex ClamFest and Arts & Crafts Festival, from 11 am to 4 pm in Shepard Memorial Park in Essex. Although the highlight of the day is the Chowder Tasting Competition. Come taste Cape Ann’s finest chowders from Noon to 1:30 pm and vote for your favorite! (Tasting only while supplies last!) There is also a great variety of activities, including arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment and plenty of food vendors on-site!
Participating Restaurants: (subject to change)
- 35 Beach
- Castle Manor Inn
- Decklyn's / CK Pearl
- Essex Seafood
- Maple Street Bistro (Essex North Shore Tech)
- Mile Marker One
- Fleur Cuisine Harborside
- JT Farnham's
- The Farm
- Vita Bella Ristorante
- Woodman's of Essex
* Also Featuring Great Marsh Brewing Company's local brews
* Musicial entertainment by Uncharted Watahs and Brick House.
* Over 70 Crafters, businesses, and Non-profit tables!
* Kids Activities include Art Haven crafts, face painting, a balloon artist, Lawn games by the Y, and Cape Ann Vernal Pond reptiles!
