FAIRS AND FESTIVALS > MASSACHUSETTS
JUNE 10, 11, AND 12 — SCOOPER BOWL
Address: City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA
Phone: 800.525.4669 or 617.632.5008
Email: sarah_neukom@dfci.harvard.edu
Web: www.jimmyfund.org
The nation's largest all-you-can-eat ice cream festival serves up more than 40 flavors from 10 of the leading ice-cream companies in America. This summer's line-up includes ice cream from Baskin-Robbins, Ben & Jerry's, Breyers, Brigham's, Cold Stone Creamery, Edy's, Elan Frozen Yogurt, Garelick Farms/Gifford's, Häagen-Dazs, and H.P. Hood. All proceeds go to the Jimmy Fund. Open Tues and Thurs from 11:30 am to 7 pm, and on Wed until 8 pm. Admission $7, $3 for children three to 10, free for children under three. Three-day passes available only in advance for $15. Group tickets (10-percent discount) also available online.
JUNE 14 — BOSTON GAY PRIDE PARADE AND FESTIVAL
Address: City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA
Phone: 617.262.9405
Email: info@bostonpride.org
Web: www.bostonpride.org
After the parade snakes its way through the city, a day of celebration kicks off at the festival's new venue -- City Hall Plaza -- at noon. This year's festival includes a myriad of performers, more than 100 merchants, and the Family Area, which features clowns, carnival games, and face-painting. The festival takes place rain or shine. Check online for the full roster of Pride Week participants and events.
JUNE 14 — CAMBRIDGE RIVER FESTIVAL
Address: Memorial Dr from JFK St to Western Ave, Cambridge, MA
Phone: 617.349.4380
Email: jweeks@cambridgema.gov
Web: www.cambridgema.gov/~CAC/community_river.html
Featuring live music, 100 specialty-food vendors and craftspeople, a children’s area, dance, and a performance-poetry stage. Open from noon to 6 pm. Free. Rain or shine.
JUNE 15 — BUNKER HILL PARADE
Address: Bunker Hill Monument, Monument Sq, Charlestown, MA
Phone: 617.242.2724
Web: www.cityofboston.gov/calendar
The Bunker Hill Parade, which is the key event of the annual Bunker Hill Day weekend celebration, starts from the corner of Vine and Bunker Hill Streets at 12:30 pm and runs until 4 pm.
JUNE 20, 21, AND 22 — SUMMER REVELS
Address: 300 Congress St, near South Station, Boston, MA
Phone: 617.972.8300
Email: info@revels.org
Web: www.revels.org
The annual Summer Revels festival at Children's Wharf Park will celebrate the the arrival of summer with a stage performance, dancers, singers, jugglers, and all things fun (okay, most). Events on Fri start at 6 pm. The nights end with communal singing and a grand processional. Free.
JUNE 21 — ANNUAL HARBOR FESTIVAL
Address: Oak Bluffs Harbor, Martha's Vineyard, MA
Phone: 508.693.3392
Email: mvdockside@aol.com
Web: www.oakbluffsmv.com
16th annual Oak Bluffs Harbor Festival, with live music, food, arts, and crafts. Festival runs from noon to 5 pm. Rain date is June 22. Admission is free.
JUNE 21 AND 22 — SOMMERFEST
Address: Boylston Schul-Verein, 8 County St (Rte 109), Walpole, MA
Phone: 508.660.2018
Email: info@germanclub.org
Web: www.germanclub.org
The summer version of Oktoberfest features hearty food, potent beer, delectable desserts, and music by the Polka Quad. Experience authentic German food, drink, and Gemeutlichkeit. Open on Sat from noon to 11 pm, and on Sun until 6 pm. Admission $7, free for children under 12.
JUNE 22 — ST. JUDE PROCESSION
Address: Hanover & Prince St, North End, Boston, MA
Phone: 617.723.9667
Celebrating the patron saint of hospitals and lost causes. Procession begins at 2 pm. Free.
JUNE 25 — GLOUCESTER NEW FISH FESTIVAL
Address: Gloucester House Restaurant, Seven Seas Wharf, Rogers St (Rte 127), Gloucester, MA
Phone: 978.283.1601
Email: info@capeannchamber.com
Web: www.cape-ann.com/events.html
Area restaurants contribute to a buffet dinner as they show off new ways to cook seafood and encourage an awareness of the diversity of fish. (It's not just cod and scrod any more.) Event begins at 5:30 pm. Advance reservations required. Admission includes a variety of entrees, hors d'oeuvres, salad, and dessert. A cash bar will be available. Call for prices.
JUNE 25 THROUGH JUNE 29 — ST. PETER'S FIESTA
Address: St. Peter’s Sq, Gloucester, MA
Phone: 978.283.1601
Email: info@stpetersfiesta.org
Web: www.stpetersfiesta.org
Honor the patron saint of fishermen, St.. Peter, with the "walking of the greasy pole," music, food, children’s games, dancing, and sporting events culminating with the blessing of the fishing fleet on Sun at 3 pm. Free.
JUNE 26 THROUGH 29 — PROVINCETOWN PORTUGUESE FESTIVAL
Address: Provincetown Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 508.487.0500
Email: info@provincetownportuguesefestival.com
Web: www.provincetownportuguesefestival.com
A celebration of Provincetown and its Portuguese heritage, open to all. Soup tasting, food court, concerts, block dance, parade, and traditional Portuguese dancers. Events begin daily at 9 am and run well into the early-morning hours. Free.
JUNE 28 AND 29 — INTERNATIONAL FAIR
Address: Overlook Farm, 216 Wachusett St, Rutland, MA
Phone: 508.886.2221
Email: overlook.farm@heifer.org
Web: www.heifer.org/overlook
Annual educational fair at Heifer International's 270-acre Overlook Farm. Organic food, horse-drawn hayrides, live entertainment, Dale Perkins' Horse Show, demonstrations, and farm animals. Open on Sat from 11 am to 5 pm, and on Sun from noon to 5 pm. Admission $5 per car.
JUNE 28 and AUG 23 — NEWBURYPORT ART WALK
Address: Newburyport, MA
Phone: 978.462.6680
Email: info@newburyportchamber.org
Web: www.newburyportartwalk.com/
Take a stroll on a self-guided art tour through 14 galleries: Bridge Gallery, Chameleon, Child at Heart Art Gallery, the Churchill Gallery, Connor Summers Gallery, Ferry Wharf Gallery & Artist's Studio, Firehouse Center for the Arts, Lepore Fine Arts, Newburyport Art Association, Off the Wall, Somerby's Landing Sculpture Park, Spirit of Newburyport Gallery & Gifts, Valerie's Gallery, and the Walsingham Gallery. Open from 3 to 7 pm.
JULY 1 THROUGH JULY 6 — BOSTON HARBORFEST AND CHOWDERFEST
Address: City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA
Phone: 617.227.1528
Email: festival@bostonharborfest.com
Web: www.bostonharborfest.com
Now in its 26th year of celebrating Boston's colonial and maritime heritage, Harborfest crams more than 200 events over a week-long Fourth of July celebration, most of which takes place downtown or along the waterfront. Events include walking tours, concerts and cruises, tours of the Boston Harbor Islands, visits from Naval ships, museum exhibits, and historical re-enactments. The annual Chowderfest is held on July 6 from 11 am to 6 pm at City Hall Plaza. Admission to Chowderfest is $10, $7 for children; many events are free.
JULY 2 — CHILDREN'S DAY
Address: City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA
Phone: 617.227.1528
Email: festival@bostonharborfest.com
Web: www.bostonharborfest.com
Boston Harborfest hosts its 14th annual Children's Day with juggling, music, balloon fun (whatever that may be), face-painting, and more. Open Wed from 10 am to 3 pm. Free.
JULY 2 THROUGH JULY 13 — BROCKTON FAIR
Address: Brockton Fairgrounds, Rte 123 (Belmont St), Brockton, MA
Phone: 508.586.8000
Email: keri@brocktonfair.com
Web: www.brocktonfair.com
Attractions include a demolition derby, monster-truck rides, helicopter rides, a petting zoo, pig racing (yes!), magic shows, and comedy entertainers. Admission $5 for adults, $1 for children.
JULY 3 — GLOUCESTER PARADE AND HARBOR FIREWORKS
Address: Downtown Gloucester, MA
Phone: 978.283.1601
Email: info@capeannchamber.com
Web: www.capeannchamber.com
Parade begins at 6 pm, followed by fireworks over Gloucester Harbor at 10 pm.
JULY 4 — CAPE VERDEAN FESTIVAL
Address: City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA
Phone: 617.635.3911
Celebrate Cape Verde's 33rd anniversary of independence from Portugal. Festivities include Cape Verdean music, cultural displays, games, food, a raffle, and crafts. Starts at 2 pm. Free.
JULY 4 — CASTLE HILL INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
Address: Grand Allee, Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, Ipswich, MA
Phone: 978.921.1944 ext 4028
Email: castlehill@ttor.org
Web: www.craneestate.org
Fireworks, concerts, and fun for everyone. Children's activities will take place on the casino lawn. The Porch Rockers and the Merrimack Valley Philharmonic Orchestra will perform before the annual fireworks spectacular. Festivities run from 5 to 10 pm. Admission $25, $15 for children. For members $15, $10 for children. Tickets available online or by phone.
JULY 4 — MANCHESTER BY THE SEA INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE
Address: Downtown Manchester, MA
Phone: 978.283.1601
Email: info@capeannchamber.com
Web: www.capeannchamber.com
Parade begins at 9 am with marching bands and floats. Fireworks display the night before at dusk.
JULY 4 — OSV INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
Address: Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, MA
Phone: 508.347.3362
Web: www.osv.org
Music, marching, militia mustering, and a reading of the Declaration of Independence. The events run from 9:30 am to 5 pm. Gates will re-open at 6 pm for old-fashioned fun on the Common followed by fireworks at dusk in the Countryside. General admission to Old Sturbridge Village is $20, $18 for seniors, $6 for children three to 17. Tickets for the late-day program and fireworks are $10, children under three free.
JULY 4 — PROVINCETOWN PARADE AND FIREWORKS
Address: Provincetown Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 508.487.7000 ext 536
Web: www.provincetown.com
Parade starts at 11 am. Fireworks begin at dusk on the bay side of Provincetown.
JULY 4 — ROCKPORT FOURTH OF JULY PARADE
Address: Downtown Rockport, MA
Phone: 978.283.1601
Email: info@capeannchamber.com
Web: www.capeannchamber.com
Parade begins at 6 pm. The Rockport Legion Band Concert on Back Beach begins at 8:30 pm, and the bonfire on Back Beach begins at 9 pm. Free.
JULY 4, 5, AND 6 — NEW BEDFORD SUMMERFEST
Address: New Bedford Whaling Historical Park, New Bedford, MA
Phone: 508.979.1745
Email: diane.nichols@newbedford-ma.gov
Web: www.newbedfordsummerfest.com
Artisans’ marketplace, folk and ethnic music, carnival, food, and fireworks. New this year is a kick-off concert on Fri night. On Sat and Sun events run from 11 am to 9 pm. Admission is $10 per day or $15 for the entire weekend. Kick-off concert tickets are $10. All tickets are available online or by phone.
JULY 6 — CHOWDERFEST
Address: City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA
Phone: 617.227.1528
Email: festival@bostonharborfest.com
Web: www.bostonharborfest.com
Restaurants compete for the distinction of “Boston’s Best Clam Chowder.” Soup's on from 11 am to 6 pm, rain or shine. Admission $10, $7 for children.
JULY 10 THROUGH AUG 12 — SUMMER IN THE CITY
Address: Cambridge Arts Council, 344 Broadway, Cambridge, MA
Phone: 617.349.4380
Web: www.cambridgeartscouncil.org
The annual summer concert series features performance, dance, and puppetry for kids ages four through 11 at parks throughout Cambridge. All shows are free and handicap-accessible. Check the Web site for shows and locations. Call for rain locations.
JULY 12 — 17TH ANNUAL GREAT BRUSH OFF
Address: Cotuit Village Green, Cotuit, MA
Phone: 508.428.7581
Email: cmaa@cahoonmuseum.org
Web: www.cahoonmuseum.org
Eighty artists spread around Cotuit to paint. Related festivities on Cotuit's village green include music, food, and a silent auction of the artists' works that begins at 2 pm. Event runs from 10 am to 4 pm. Free.
JULY 13 — MADONNA DEL GRAZIE FESTIVAL
Address: North Square, North End, Boston, MA
Phone: 781.391.0515
Procession begins at 2 pm. Free.
JULY 17, 18, AND 19 — GREEN RIVER FESTIVAL
Address: Greenfield Community College, I-91 exit 26, Greenfield, MA
Phone: 413.773.5463
Email: fccc@crocker.com
Web: www.greenriverfestival.com
Now in its 22nd year, the festival offers music on two stages, food, crafts, dancing, a wide array of kids activities, and hot-air-balloon launches (weather permitting). Preview show on Thurs at 6 pm at Energy Park. Gates open Fri at 5 pm for an evening of music, and on Sat at 1 pm for another full day. Admission $25 on Fri, $45 on Sat.. Advanced discount weekend tickets $39.50. Children 12 and under free.
JULY 18 AND 19 — SOMERVILLE ARTBEAT FESTIVAL
Address: Davis Square, Somerville, MA
Phone: 617.625.6600 ext 2985
Web: www.somervilleartscouncil.org
The theme for this year's festival is "Green." Events include music, dance, crafts, food, art installations, street performers, and participatory-arts areas. The festival takes place on Fri from 6 to 11 pm, and on Sat from noon to 6 pm.
JULY 18, 19, and 20 — ITALIA UNITA FESTIVAL
Address: Central Square, East Boston, MA
Phone: 617.561.3201
Email: italiaunita@verizon.net
Web: www.italiaunita.org
The 14th annual three-day festival celebrates Italian culture as East Boston's Central Square transforms itself into an Italian-style piazza. The festival features cultural attractions, Italian-food vendors, bocce courts, kiddie rides, and wine stomping. Don't miss the World Italian Sausage Eating Championship on Sat.. Check the Web site for a full schedule of events. Festivities begin on Fri at 7 pm, and Sat and Sun at 6 pm.
JULY 18 THROUGH 26 — BARNSTABLE COUNTY FAIR
Address: Barnstable County Fairgrounds, off Rte 151, East Falmouth, MA
Phone: 508.563.3200
Email: info@barnstablecountyfair.org
Web: www.barnstablecountyfair.org
Rides, games, animals, vegetables, food, and live entertainment. Fairgrounds open Mon through Thurs from 4 to 11:30 pm, and on Fri, Sat, and Sun from 11 am to 11:30 pm. Gates close at 10 pm. Admission $10, $8 for seniors, free for children 12 and under. Free parking available.
JULY 19 — GLASGOW LANDS SCOTTISH FESTIVAL
Address: Look Park, 300 N Main St, Florence (Northampton) MA
Phone: 413.862.8095 or 413.862.4539
Email: glasgowlands@hotmail.com
Web: www.glasgowlands.org
Features dance competitions, wool spinning and weaving, sheepdog demos, athletic games, pipe bands, Scottish foods, and a bagpipe competition. Performers include Enter the Haggis, Charlie Zahm, Zoe Darrow and the Fiddleheads, and the Rising. The festival runs from 9 am to 9 pm, rain or shine. Tickets $15, $5 for children six through 12, free for children under six.
JULY 20 — ST. ROCCO FESTIVAL
Address: Prince St, North End, Boston, MA
Phone: 781.286.2669
Celebrate the Frenchman who made a pilgrimage to Rome and healed some sick folks along the way. And he wasn't a doctor. Procession begins at 1 pm. Free.
JULY 22 — ST. DOMENIC'S PROCESSION
Address: North Square, North End, Boston, MA
Phone: 781.272.9808
Procession starts at 2 pm. Free.
JULY 25, 26, AND 27 — ST. JOSEPH'S FESTIVAL
Address: Hanover & Battery Sts, Boston, MA
Phone: 781.391.7888
Three-day festival in the North End, with live entertainment every night and a procession Sun at 1 pm. The festival runs on Fri from 5 to 11 pm, and on Sat and Sun from noon to 11 pm. Free.
JULY 27 THROUGH AUG 3 — NEWBURYPORT YANKEE HOMECOMING
Address: Downtown Newburyport, MA
Phone: 978.462.7676
Web: www.yankeehomecoming.com
One of America's oldest festivals. Includes waterfront concert series, old-fashioned sidewalk sales, Beach Blast, Market Square Day, Sat-night fireworks, and a parade at 12:30 pm on the last day of the festival. Check the Web site for times and further information.
JULY 31 through AUG 2 — GLOUCESTER SIDEWALK BAZAAR
Address: Main St, Gloucester, MA
Phone: 978.283.1601
Email: info@capeannchamber.com
Web: www.cape-ann.com/events
A North Shore retail extravaganza. Sales, food, and entertainment. Open daily from 9 am to 5 pm. Free.
JULY 31 THROUGH AUG 3 — FEAST OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Address: Madeira Field, New Bedford, MA
Phone: 508.992.6911
Email: clubesss@comcast.net
Web: www.portuguesefeast.com
The largest Portuguese festival in the country, with music, food, a parade (on Sun), a giant midway, and a 5K road race. Entertainment on Thurs and Fri from 6:15 pm to 10 pm, on Sat from 12:30 to 11 pm, and on Sun from 2 to 10:30 pm. Free.
AUG 1, 2, AND 3 — 18TH ANNUAL SALEM MARITIME FESTIVAL
Address: Derby Wharf, Salem, MA
Phone: 978.740.1650
Web: www.salemweb.com/calendar
A celebration of New England's maritime heritage. The festival features tours of the tall ship, Friendship, craft demonstrations, food, and music. Concerts on Fri night, followed by a day of festivities on Sat from 10 am to dusk. Free.
AUG 1, 2, AND 3 — ST. AGRIPPINA FESTIVAL
Address: Hanover and Battery Sts, North End, Boston, MA
Phone: 617.367.2756
Agrippina is reputed to intercede against evil spirits, leprosy, and thunderstorms. Now more than ever. Festival takes place on Fri from 5 to 11 pm and on Sat and Sun from 1 pm to 11 pm. Procession is on Sun at 1 pm, followed by tug of war at 7:30 pm. Rain or shine. Free.
AUG 7 THROUGH 10 — LOWELL QUILT FESTIVAL
Address: Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell, MA
Phone: 978.452.4207
Email: info@lowellquiltfestival.org
Web: www.lowellquiltfestival.org
Exhibits, vendors, classes, auctions, appraisals, and food stands can be found throughout the city. The quilt festival also includes quilt exhibits at the Tsongas Arena and the New England Quilt Museum. A complete schedule of events and activities is avaliable through the New England Quilt Museum. Open on Thurs, Fri and Sat from 10 am to 6 pm, and on Sun from 10 am to 4 pm. Tickets $12. Group rates available.
AUG 8 THROUGH 10 — FALL RIVER CELEBRATES AMERICA
Address: Battleship Cove at Heritage State Park, Fall River, MA
Phone: 508.676.8226
Web: www.fallrivercelebrates.com
International food court, country music, concerts, parade, fireworks, carnival, talent-search competition, and crafts. Open on Fri from 5 to 10 pm, on Sat from 1 to 11 pm, and on Sun from noon to 10 pm. Admission $3 per day.
AUG 8, 9, AND 10 — MADONNA DELLA CAVA FEAST
Address: Hanover & Battery Sts, North End, Boston, MA
Phone: 617.523.8842
This festival celebrates the story of a statue found in a cave by a boy who dreamed he’d find a statue in a cave. Coincidence? Runs Fri night and all day on Sat and Sun.. Procession on Sun at 1 pm. Free.
AUG 9 — CRANE BEACH SAND BLAST
Address: Crane Beach, Ipswich, MA
Phone: 978.356.4351
Email: castlehill@ttor.org
Web: www.craneestate.org
Crane Beach’s annual sand-sculpture competition. This year's environmental theme is "Super Heroes Go Green." The building starts at 8 am, and awards will be presented at 4 pm. Advance registration is highly recommended.
AUG 14 THROUGH 17 — MADONNA DEL SOCCORSO (FISHERMAN'S FESTIVAL)
Address: North, Fleet, and Lewis Sts, North End, Boston, MA
Phone: 781.241.7553
Email: mail@fishermansfeast.com
Web: www.fishermansfeast.com
Now in its 98th year, this big festival with roots in Sciacca, Sicily, is Boston's oldest continuing Italian festival. Festivities begin Thurs, 5 to 11 pm, with the Blessing of the Waters at Columbus Park at 7 pm. Festivities continue on Fri from 5 to 11 pm, and on Sat and Sun from noon to 11 pm. Procession on Sun at noon. Free.
AUG 15 AND 16 — HARDWICK COMMUNITY FAIR
Address: Town Common, Rte 32A, Hardwick, MA
Phone: 413.477.0213
Web: www.hardwickfair.com
As the oldest continually running town fair in the United States, country fun abounds at this shindig, which includes a lumberjack contest, hay rides, frog jumping, and a cookout. Sheep, cattle, and rabbit shows vie for attention with vegetable, flower, and craft exhibits. Check the Web site for schedule. Free.
AUG 15, 16, AND 17 — ANNUAL GREEK FESTIVAL
Address: Assumption of the Virgin Mary, 1160 Mommoth Rd, Dracut, MA
Phone: 978.957.6051
During the afternoon, there are Greek food, crafts, raffles, and vendors. Open on Fri and Sat from 11 am to 11 pm, and on Sun from 11 am to 10 pm. Free.
AUG 16 AND 17 — GLOUCESTER WATERFRONT FESTIVAL
Address: State Fort Park, Gloucester, MA
Phone: 978.283.1601
Email: info@capeannchamber.com
Web: www.capeannvacations.com/festival
Arts and crafts show, entertainment, and food. Pancake breakfast on Sat morning, and lobster bake on Sun afternoon. The festival is open from 10 am to 6 pm. Free. Rain or shine.
AUG 17 — AUGUST MOON FESTIVAL
Address: Chinatown Gates and Harrison Ave, Boston, MA
Phone: 617.350.6303
Email: courtho@gmail.com
Web: www.chinatownmainstreet.org
Chinatown’s summer celebration features folk dancing, martial arts demonstrations, food, arts and crafts, and Chinese opera performances. Open from 10 am to 5 pm. Free.
AUG 17 — FIREWORKS AT OCEAN PARK
Address: Ocean Park, Beach Rd, Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, MA
Phone: 508.693.2892
Email: obainfo@yahoo.com
Web: www.oakbluffsmv.com
Band concert begins at 8 pm, followed by fireworks over the ocean at dark. Free.
AUG 17 THROUGH 23 — CARNIVAL 2008
Address: Provincetown, MA
Phone: 800.637.8696 or 508.487.2313
Email: info@ptown.org
Web: www.ptown.org
This festival has all the glitter, glamour, and riotous revelry you could ever hope for in otherwise buttoned-down New England. Look for nightclub entertainment, cocktail parties, musical productions, dance balls, and an extravagant costume parade. All the street festivities are free.
AUG 16 AND 17 — LATIN AMERICAN FESTIVAL
Address: Worcester Common (behind City Hall), Worcester, MA
Phone: 508.798.1900
Email: info@centrolasamericas.org
Web: www.centrolasamericas.org
Non-stop music on stage, beer garden, food, crafts, children’s rides, and folk dancing. Sponsored by Centro Las Americas. Open from noon to 9 pm. Free.
AUG 23 AND 24 — ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC BOAT FESTIVAL
Address: Hawthorne Cove Marina, 10 White St, Salem, MA
Phone: 617.666.8530
Web: www.by-the-sea.com/bacbfestival
Classic sailboats, powerboats, and hand-powered craft will be on display on Sat from 11 am to 5 pm, and on Sun from 11 am to 3 pm. Admission $5, free for children 12 and under.
AUG 29, 30, AND 31 — ST. ANTHONY'S FEAST
Address: Endicott St between North Margin and Thatcher Sts, North End, Boston, MA
Phone: 617.723.8669
Web: www.saintanthonysfeast.com
Opening ceremonies begin on Fri at 7 pm. Celebration continues on Sat and Sun from noon to 11 pm, with the grand procession on Sun at noon. Free.
AUG 29 THROUGH SEPT 1 — GLOUCESTER SCHOONER FESTIVAL
Address: Gloucester Harbor, Gloucester, MA
Phone: 978.283.1601
Email: info@capeannchamber.com
Web: www.capeannvacations.com/schooner
Mayor’s Race for 100-foot schooners, races for other classes, a parade of sails, deck tours, public sails, and other maritime activities. Don't miss the boatlight parade down the Annisquam River to Gloucester Harbor on Sat, followed by a fireworks display at 9:30 pm. Activities on Sun include the Parade of Sail at 9 am followed by the Mayor's Race at 11 am. Admission is free.
AUG 30 — ANNUAL AIDS SUPPORT GROUP OF CAPE COD SILENT & LIVE AUCTIONS
Address: Town Hall and MacMillan Pier, Provincetown, MA
Phone: 508.487.9445
Web: www.asgcc.org
The 22nd annual fundraiser for the AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod. The silent auction takes place at the Provincetown Town Hall.
SEPT 1 — ST. LUCY'S FEAST
Address: Endicott St, North End, Boston, MA
Phone: 617.723.8669
Web: www.saintanthonysfeast.com/SaintLucy.html
Procession starts at 5 pm. Free.
SEPT 12, 13, AND 14 — IRISH CONNECTIONS FESTIVAL
Address: the Irish Cultural Centre of New England, 200 New Boston Dr, Canton, MA
Phone: 781.821.8291
Email: bodonovan@iconsfestival.com
Web: www.iconsfestival.com
You don't have to be Irish to join the fun as the world's best Irish music, dance, art, and culture come together for three days. More than 200 singers, musicians, and dancers perform continuously on three stages. Check the Web site for a full schedule, admission prices, and ticket information.
SEPT 14 — ST. ROSALIE'S PROCESSION
Address: North Square, North End, Boston, MA
Phone: 617.201.7951
Procession begins at 1 pm. Free.
