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40th Annual Essex ClamFest and Arts and Crafts Festival

Date and Time

Saturday Oct 25, 2025
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 PM Beer Truck
12-1 PM Chowder Competition (While supplies last)
12-3 PM Balloon Artist and Reptiles
12-4 PM Face Painting

12-2 PM Live Music by Uncharted Watahs 
2-4 PM Live Music by Brick House     
3 PM Chowder Competition Winners Announced

Location

Shepard Memorial Park
24 Martin St
Essex, MA 01929

24 Martin Street Essex MA 01929

Fees/Admission

This event is Free to the Community
Chowder Tasting is $15 per person

Website

http://www.capeannchamber.com

Contact Information

Michelle Pepin 978-283-1601
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Join us for the 40th Annual Essex ClamFest and 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!) A
lthough 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- 
Participating Restaurants: 

  • TBD
* Food Vendors to include: TBD
* Also Featuring local brews from TBD
* Musical entertainment by Uncharted Watahs and Brick House.
* Over 50 Crafters, businesses, and Non-profit tables!
* Kids Activities include Face Painting, a Balloon Artist and Cape Ann Vernal Pond reptiles!


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