Motif No.1 Day 2026
Date and Time
Saturday May 16, 2026
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM EDT
Stay Tuned for more details!
9 AM - 10:30 AM: Motif No.1 Day Road Race (Harvey Park)
12 PM - 3 PM: EMS Day T Wharf
11 AM - 4 PM: Food Trucks (Barletta Park and Harvey Park)
11 AM - 1 PM: Family 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
11 PM - 4 PM: Live Music (Harvey Park)
12 PM - 4 PM: Various Local Vendors (Harvey Park)
12 PM - 5 PM: Beer Tent (Harvey Park)
12 PM - 2:30 PM: Performing Arts (Dock Square)
12 PM - 4 PM: Family Activities (First Congregational Church Lawn)
Gallery Art Experiences (various times throughout the day)
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.
Fees/Admission
Free Event
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Contact Information
Colleen Murdock, Director of Community Relations
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Description
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 16 (rain date May 17) for this all-day, family-friendly event to experience the rich artistic and cultural heritage of the beautiful coastal community of Rockport.
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.
