Saturday May 17, 2025
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM EDT
RAIN DATE: SUNDAY MAY 18, 2024
9 AM - 10:30 AM: Motif No.1 Day Road Race (Harvey Park)
https://runsignup.com/motif5k
12 PM - 3 PM: EMS Day T Wharf
11 AM - 4 PM: Food Trucks (Barletta Park and Harvey Park)
11 AM - 1 PM: Cape Ann Art Haven - Children's Activities (Barletta Park)
11 AM - 3 PM: Cape Ann Plein Air Motif No.1 Paint Out - Barletta Park
2:30 PM Judging/Awards and Wet Paint Sale
https://www.capeannpleinair.org/motif-no-1-paint-out-invitational2025
11 PM - 4 PM: Live Music (Harvey Park)
11 AM - 1 PM: Livin' on Luck
2 PM - 4 PM: RPS
12 PM - 4 PM: Various Local Vendors (Harvey Park)
12 PM - 5 PM: Beer Tent (Harvey Park)
Rockport Brewing Co
1 PM: Motif No.1 Walking Tour (Barletta Park Visitor's Shed)
12 PM - 2:30 PM: Performing Arts (Dock Square)
12 PM and 2 PM - Diamond Family Circus Diamond Family Circus
1 PM - Rockport Dance Academy
12 PM - 3 PM: Family Activities (First Congregational Church Lawn)
12 PM - 3 PM: Family Games sponsored in part by Michele A Elwell, Coldwell Banker Realty, Rockport
1 PM - 3 PM: Face Painting by Visual Interest
1 PM: Story Time with Rockport Library
Gallery Art Experiences
1 PM - 2 PM: Gallery Number One - Painting Demo
Audi Souza will demonstrate her acrylic painting technique
Other Activities in the Area
North Shore Adventures & Outdoor Center - Special Motif No.1 Day 30-minute Harbor Kayak Tours
9 AM and 5 PM
Parking and Transportation
*Take the train and avoid parking hassles! The MBTA Commuter Rail stop at the edge of downtown is a short walk from the action or take the FREE CATA Shuttle making continuous loops through downtown.
*Blue Gate Parking Lot offers satellite parking and will be open and FREE with CATA Shuttle providing transportation downtown. *Dial a Ride Services available upon request.
Free Event
Colleen Murdock, Director of Community Relations
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The Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce is excited to bring back this beloved community event, long cherished by residents and visitors as a celebration of Rockport’s iconic fishing shack. We invite you to join us on Saturday May 17 (rain date May 18) for this all-day, family-friendly event to experience the rich artistic and cultural heritage of the beautiful coastal community of Rockport.
(Rain Date is not applicable for the 5K Road Race or EMS Day. )
The Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce strives to make this event accessible to all. Please contact us if you have any questions about access or to request any reasonable accommodations that will facilitate your full participation in this event.