This vibrant seaside festival features over 200 juried booths of exceptional arts, crafts,specialty foods, authors, musicians, food trucks, antique cars, craft demonstrations and more! That's right, with over 200 booths of American-made arts and crafts, this festival promises a diverse array of artistic treasures to explore. Discover exceptional arts, crafts, foods, authors and musicians—there's a handmade treasure for everyone! Let your taste buds rejoice as you indulge in a wide array of delectable specialty and traditional fair foods, including mouthwatering dumplings, giant Chicago style hot dogs, irresistible fried dough,fresh juice bursting with flavor, classic kettle corn, sizzling Italian sausages,organic smoothies and so much more! Experience true "family style" entertainment with live music and even the presence of pirates The Rotary Club hosts their annual pancake breakfast on Saturday morning, and the North Shore Car Club displays an impressive collection of antique automobiles Sunday morning.Friendly pets are more than welcome to join on a leash.There is no admission fee to enter this extraordinary event! Limited free parking is available along Stacy Boulevard and at Gloucester High School.Please note: The city charges a fee for parking at the beach parking lot. You can reserve your parking space up to 10 days in advance.For more information on parking please visit the City of Gloucester Website.Parking for the Waterfront Festival is expanded and will never sell out.With applications arriving daily, availability is becoming increasingly limited by category, so please don’t delay – apply today.Visit Show Availability before completing the online application.We are excited to welcome you to the 43rd Annual Gloucester Waterfront Festival!

Date:August 17,18,2024

Time:
August 17,2024 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
August 18,2024 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Cost:Free

Location:Stage Fort Park – 24 Hough Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930