42nd Annual Essex ClamFest and Arts & Crafts Festival 2027
Date and Time
Saturday Oct 23, 2027
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
12-4 PM Beer Vendor
12-1 PM Chowder Competition (While supplies last)
12-4 PM Face Painting, Reptiles & Kid's Activities by CAVPT
12-2 PM Live Music by Peter Hoare & Essex Junction
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
Contact Information
Michelle Pepin 978-283-1601
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Description
Visit The 42nd Annual ClamFest Web Page for Details!
Join us at the Essex ClamFest, Arts & Crafts Festival from 11 am to 4 pm in Shepard Memorial Park in Essex. Come taste Cape Ann's finest chowders from Noon to 1 pm and vote for your favorite! (Tasting only while supplies last) Although the highlight of the day is the Chowder Tasting Competition, there is also a great variety of activities, including arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment and plenty of food vendors on-site!
Chowder Competition's Participating Restaurants:
Addison Gilbert Hospital - Sodexo
Castle Manor Inn
CK Pearl
Machacha Taco & Tequila Bar
The Burn
The Farm
The James Pub & Provisions
Woodmans of Essex
Food Vendors to include:
Googan's Galley
| The Lunch Lady Food Truck Woodman's on Wheels |
*Also Featuring local brews from: Rockport Brewing
* Musical entertainment by:
* Kids Activities include: Face Painting by Miss Wendy and Cape Ann Vernal Pond reptiles!
* Over 60 Crafters, businesses, and Non-profit tables!
Sponsor, Vendor & Non-Profit List
| Company | Category | Company | Category |
| Essex Fire Department | EMS | Morning Glory Energy | Vendor |
| Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team | Kids | Native Spirit | Vendor |
| Face Paint by Miss Wendy | Kids | Naycration, LLC | Vendor |
| Angela's Creative Nook | Vendor | Pat D's Photos | Vendor |
| Angies alpacas | Vendor | Patel & Co | Vendor |
| B&L Novelty | Vendor | Paw Co. LLC | Vendor |
| Bexerra | Vendor | Seaside Crochet | Vendor |
| Cape Ann Moves | Vendor | Sew Nice | Vendor |
| Cindy's Art & Bubbles | Vendor | Silver Bear Jewelry | Vendor |
| Clay by the Sea | Vendor | Spark & Paper Creations | Vendor |
| CUTCO | Vendor | Spark Joy Jillian candle co | Vendor |
| Deb's Designs | Vendor | SweetSoil Foods | Vendor |
| Decoupaged Shells & Wreaths | Vendor | Unique Creations by Sharon | Vendor |
| Designs by HeidiB - Coastal Creations | Vendor | Wilmington Honeybee | Vendor |
| Dogtown Dog Day Care | Vendor | Wood Carving & Sculpting | Vendor |
| Down River T-Shirts | Vendor | Essex Board of Health | Non-profit |
| Earl's Earings | Vendor | Essex Council on Aging | Non-profit |
| Edgewood Designs | Vendor | Essex Lions Club | Non-profit |
| Essex Fused Glass | Vendor | Falun Dafa Associatio of New England | Non-profit |
| Essex Handle Company | Vendor | Friends of Essex Council On Aging | Non-profit |
| Gingerebel Soap Co. | Vendor | Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce | Non-profit |
| Harry's Wine Trays | Vendor | Ipswich Family YMCA | Non-profit |
| Hold Fast Company | Vendor | Peace by Piece | Non-profit |
| Hole In The Wall Care, LLC | Vendor | Police Scholarship Fundraiser | Non-profit |
| Horse Tales of the Revolution Book | Vendor | Sue Lufkin | Non-profit |
| Jacqui's Unique Designs | Vendor | The Open Door | Non-profit |
| Jim's Coastal Wood Art | Vendor | TownGreen Inc | Non-profit |
| Judy Plank Art | Vendor | Universalist Unitarian Church | Non-profit |
| LaNubian Experience | Vendor |
The vendors, food, and entertainment will all be located in the paved parking areas. The Clam Chowder Competition will take place on the former tennis court area.
*Martin Street will be closed in one direction for increased on-street parking. Parking is also available at Essex Elementary School on Story Ave, with a free shuttle bus (sponsored by Beauport Ambulance) running every 10 minutes.
