Essex fairs festivals events

Old Magnolia Day

Saturday, Jul 27 10:00a

This is a fundraiser for the Magnolia Historical Society. We have been growing this event for a few years now...

31st Annual Antique & Classic Boat Festival

Saturday, Aug 24 11:00a

A rare chance to see vintage motor yachts and sailboats, board vessels, meet skippers and crews, and vote for your favorite boat...

31st Annual Essex ClamFest

Saturday, Oct 26 11:00a

Memorial Park, Essex, Essex

The highlight of the day will be the Clam Chowder Tasting. Local restaurants are expected to serve up their favorite chowder recipes starting at noon and ending about 2 pm...

Abbadia Mare Renaissance Festival

Saturday, Jul 20 10:00a

Hammond Castle Museum, Gloucester

The producers of Winslowshire proudly announce The Abbadia Mare Abbey by the Sea Renaissance Festival to take place at the beautiful Hammond Castle in Gloucester, MA from 11 am to 5 pm per day...

Wenham Museum Family Festival

Saturday, Aug 24 10:00a

Museum & Town Hall, Wenham

Family Festival, old fashion games 1,000 attendees expected. ** Estimated start time -- Please confirm **

Fiber Revival

Saturday, Aug 10 9:00a

Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm, Newbury

Join the Newburyport Spinners Guild and Historic New England for a day-long exploration of fiber arts, featuring demonstrations of hand-spinning, weaving, metalwork, alpaca and sheep husbandry, rug...

Opening Day: Fabergé Revealed, From the Collection of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Saturday, Jun 22 10:00a

Peabody Essex Museum, Salem

Mysterious and elegant, compelling and intricate, the works of the House of Fabergé hold an enduring fascination. Join us for a daylong exploration of a master craftsman and his royal clients...

Wenham Museum’s 2nd Annual Faery Festival

Saturday, Jun 29 10:00a

Wenham Museum, Wenham

Wenham Museum’s 2nd Annual Faery Festival Saturday, June 29 (Rain Date June 30); 10am - 3 pm Included with admission Frolic on the grounds with elves and faeries and enjoy a faery tea party, faer...

Middleton Family Festival

Saturday, Jul 6 5:00p

Emily Maher Park, Middleton

This is a family friendly event, bring your blanket & stay for the night. There will be rides, games to play & plenty of fun food to try provided by North American Amusement (www.naamusement...

29th Annual Gloucester Schooner Festival

Friday, Aug 30 5:00p

Maritime Gloucester, Gloucester

Taking place in the harbor and nearby waters of America's oldest seaport, the Gloucester Schooner Festival honors the major contribution of the historic fishing schooner to the heritage of Gloucest...

Roaring Twenties Lawn Party

Sunday, Jul 21 3:00p

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, Ipswich

The Roaring Twenties Lawn Party is a party fit for Gatsby! Dancing, picnicking, vintage clothing fair, food on the magnificent, majestic grounds of Castle Hill on the Crane Estate in Ipswich...

Newburyport Fall Harvest Festival

Sunday, Oct 13 10:00a

Downtown Newburyport, Newburyport

A Newburyport tradition, Fall Harvest Festival features talented artisans offering handmade crafts & artwork, great local food vendors and live music. 5,000 attendees expected...

Boy Scout Troop 16 Spaghetti Supper

Wednesday, Jun 26 5:00p

Maple Street Church, Danvers

Boy Scout Troop 16 of Danvers will hold its annual Spaghetti Supper on Wednesday, June 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Maple Street Congregational Church...

Strawberry Festival

Saturday, Jun 22 9:00a

Connors Farm, Danvers

Rain Date Sun, June 23, 9 AM - 6 PM Live Band, Petting Zoo, Bounce House & Jumping Pillow, Duck Races, Pedal Carts, Hayrides, Cow Train, Grain Train...