Kick off your summer with the free annual Festival by the Sea in downtown Manchester-by-the-Sea on Saturday, August 1, from 10 AM to 4 PM (rain or shine). Explore Masconomo, Reed, and Town Hall Parks, which will be packed with over 90 local artisans, crafters, unique makers, non-profits, and food vendors. In addition, local downtown retailers will be offering special sales throughout the day.

Enjoy a full day of live music on the Masconomo Park Bandstand featuring Corey Wrinn, Jim ‘n’ Tonic, and Rob Banks and The Money Makers, with acoustic performances at Town Hall Park. Indulge in local eats from vendors like The Lobster Roller, Crepe du Jour, and the Whoopie Wagon. Explore Manchester’s downtown for special shopping deals, library book sales, fish printing at the museum, and more.

Take advantage of free shuttle service from the Manchester-Essex Regional High School lower parking lot to easily experience all the festivities. Don’t miss this perfect coastal summer day on Cape Ann!

MASCO Park Music Schedule:

• 10 AM -12 PM: Corey Wrinn
• 12 PM -2 PM: Jim n’ Tonic
• 2 PM -4 PM: Rob Banks and the Moneymakers

TOWN HALL Music Schedule:

• 10 AM -12 PM: Liam Anastasia-Murphy
• 12 PM -3 PM: Matt Rich & Gil Clark

Additional Music:

• 10 – 11 AM: The Music Man @ The Manchester Public Library
• 12 – 2 PM: Woodland Spark Trio @ Manchester-by-the-Sea Museum

See full list of vendors on the Festival by the Sea web page.

For questions, please contact Michelle Pepin at the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, 978-283-1601, michelle@capeannchamber.com.

Thank you to our sponsors!