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5.0 (2 reviews)

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Gloucester Schooner Festival

Gloucester Schooner Festival

4.0
(1 review)
2.5 mi

A MUST DO! A FREE EVENT EVERY LABOR DAY WEEKEND! Celebrating its 34 Year in 2018. Mark Your…read moreCalendars. The 35th Anniversary will be on Labor Day Weekend August 30-Sept. 2, 2019. It is Gloucester's major marine event with schooners both New & Old ranging in size from 19 to 125 feet long. What a beautiful sight to see these schooners sailing along in the waters of Gloucester with their sails billowing in the wind. It looks just like a painting! The event takes place in the harbor and nearby waters of America's oldest seaport. The Gloucester Schooner Festival honors the role the fishing schooners have played in the heritage of Gloucester & the eastern seaboard. There is The Parade of Sails on Sunday morning. The Mayor's Race is the Signature event & takes place on Sunday too. You can see the schooners from the boulevard or head up close & see them at the docks. The Festival also includes shoreline events, Maritime Heritage Day, a Fireworks Display on Gloucester Harbor, & a concert on the Boulevard all on Saturday. For a complete list of events check their website for the latest schedule. It used to be, you had to have mega bucks & be really rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget!

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Yachts in the House @ The FREE Gloucester Schooner Festival Labor Day Weekend in Gloucester MA
Yachts in the House @ The FREE Gloucester Schooner Festival Labor Day Weekend in Gloucester MA
Beautiful Schooners Large & Small sail the waters @ The FREE Gloucester Schooner Festival Labor Day Weekend in Gloucester MA
Beautiful Schooners Large & Small sail the waters @ The FREE Gloucester Schooner Festival Labor Day Weekend in Gloucester MA
Beautiful Schooners Large & Small sail the waters @ The FREE Gloucester Schooner Festival Labor Day Weekend in Gloucester MA

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Beautiful Schooners Large & Small sail the waters @ The FREE Gloucester Schooner Festival Labor Day Weekend in Gloucester MA
Saint Peters Fiesta

Saint Peters Fiesta

4.5
(2 reviews)
2.4 mi

We were in town for a celebration of life last year on Father's Day weekend and the town was…read morebuzzing about this Fiesta celebration. We decided that we wanted to come back this year to see what the fuss was all about. I have to say I didn't have any crazy expectations for this event and wasn't sure really what to expect but it was so much more fun than I thought it would be. Everything from the greasy pole competition on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, to the carnival rides, games and food, to the late night drinking celebrations at the various bars by the wharf to the parade. It was all so much fun! I love that this small fishing town gets together for this crazy tradition. Check it out if you haven't before. Look up the YouTube videos of the Greasy Pole and see why it would make for a fun weekend getaway.

For the crowded streets and godawful street food in the name of Saint Peter, and for the hard-knock…read moresense of community shared by Gloucester Sicilians, and (of course) for the spectacle that is Greasy Pole, I wholeheartedly endorse road tripping for SPF. A more spread out version of any given weekend in the North End, the fest revolves around the parading of an ikon through the docked streets of G-town, lubricated with more booze than you can shake a funnel cake at. The real draw? A legendary contest known as Greasy Pole, where contestants deck out in costume and attempt to slip'n'slide their way across a slicked-up telephone pole to grab the flag at the end. Yep, that's it - but the most simple of challenges is rife with rules, traditions and customs that must be abided by, lest you meet the explanatory fists of Anthony "Matza" Giambanco, the game's enforcer. You're not going to make a ton of friends, but you'll hear some seriously tasty stories, making St. Peter's Fiesta absolutely worth the drive.

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The ocean in Gloucester
The ocean in Gloucester
Saint Peters Fiesta
Saint Peters Fiesta

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Hammond Castle Museum

Hammond Castle Museum

4.1
(127 reviews)
0.0 mi

Visiting family and they brought us here for an excursion. Such a unique experience, both…read morephysically and historically. We so enjoyed our tour with an amazing guide and also just freely exploring the grounds and the various rooms. The variations in architectural design are incredible. Unfortunately the gardens were not open as they are under maintenence. Well worth the time spent.

I finally made to Hammond Castle after having it on my list of places to see for years…read more I made a reservation for a self-guided tour with a flexible entrance time of 11-45 AM -2:30 PM for their "Deck the Halls" holiday celebration. Cost was $25 per person. When we arrived there were cars waiting for a parking spot as they are limited. We did not have to wait too long for a space since there was a constant flow of people coming and going. I am unsure how it would be for parking in the summer as people may take longer to enjoy the outside area so I am glad we went during a cold morning. I totally enjoyed my visit as it was much more than a castle as it incorporated some interactive exhibits and information about its former owner John Jay Hammond Jr. I'll admit that I knew very little about him but left the place more informed about him - including that he held over 400 patents. You learn more about his work as you explore the house. Don't miss watching a short introductory video where the coat check area is located. It is a medieval castle built in the 1920s and it is not handicapped accessible. It is also not the best place for someone with mobility issues as it has many staircases to get around the entire place.

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Great hall
Great hall
Hammond Castle Museum
Hammond Castle Museum

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North Shore Arts Association

North Shore Arts Association

4.0
(5 reviews)
2.7 mi
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Beautiful location - great art - wonderful people. Perfect way to spend an afternoon…read more UPDATED - I've now been to two of the North Shore Arts Association summer Auctions, and each time have walked away with paintings that I love. First off - If you've never been to an auction - they're awesome! The first time I went, was actually my first auction ever. And as a result, I was a little over-zealous and bought 2 of the first 6 paintings that came up. Luckily they were smaller, and very reasonably priced (I purchased one for $150 and the other for $250, both framed), so I didn't do too much damage, but I sat on my paddle for the rest of the day. This past summer, my wife and I were married, and as a wedding present to ourselves, we were looking for something a little bigger with some personal meaning. After some intense bidding, we ended up purchasing a large Nathalie Nordstrand watercolor of Pebble Beach - a place where we've spent a number of summer days. It is now hanging in our living room, and is a great reminder of our summers in Gloucester as well as the auction action at NSAA. If you are at all interested in the idea of owning original New England artwork, the summer auction at NSAA is a great and very exciting way to do it. Not to mention that the entry fee also includes an open wine bar and generous appetizers - it's really enough of a reason in itself to take a drive up the cost and spend the day in a beautiful location.

Driving to NSAA is a treat in itself. The view of Gloucester harbor from the parking lot of the…read moreassociation is breathtaking. This is an organization that displays the work of its membership in a gallery with rotating exhibits. There are two levels - so a surprisingly large collection of work can be displayed at once. Most of the work is representational oil painting of landscapes, still lifes, and a few portraits - although there are a few watercolors, charcoals and abstract pieces on display at the moment. The staff of the association are friendly and helpful. Insider tip: ask to have a ballot so you can vote on your favorite piece of work. It's a very democratic and yelp-like way of recognizing an artist! There is some world-class artwork on display and admission is free. Well worth a trip! They're open May through October, seven days a week. This would be a great excursion for a weekend date: combination art association, fried seafood on the water, and the proverbial long walk on the beach ;)

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NSAA Harborside Building
NSAA Harborside Building
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2nd Floor Gallery

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