Motif No. 1 Day Rockport Festival
When:
Saturday, May 17, 2025 9:00a -
4:00p
Saturday, May 17, 2025 9:00a -
4:00p
Where:
Motif No. 1
Bradley Wharf
Rockport, MA
Admission:
FREE
Categories:
Art, Festivals & Fairs, Food, History, Outside
Event website:
https://rockportusa.com/motif-no-1-day/
The Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce is excited to organize 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 in the beautiful coastal community of Rockport.
General Schedule
- 9 AM – 10:30 AM: Motif No.1 Day Road Race (Harvey Park) Sign Up
- 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) Click for Details
- 2:30 PM: Judging/Awards and Wet Paint Sale
- 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
- 12 PM – 4 PM: Various Local Vendors (Harvey Park)
- 12 PM – 5 PM: Beer Tent – Rockport Brewing Co. (Harvey Park)
- 1 PM: Motif No.1 Walking Tour (Barletta Park Visitor’s Shed)
Musical Performances: Harvey Park
- 11 AM` – 1 PM: Livin’ on Luck
- 2 – 4 PM: RPS
Street Performances: Dock Square
- 12 PM & 2 PM: Diamond Family Circus
- 1 PM: Rockport Dance Academy
🚊 Get there with the MBTA Commuter Rail
- Take the Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Closest Commuter Rail station: Rockport
