Gloucester Sidewalk Days - A New Take on an Old Tradition
August 5, 2010 - August 7, 2010
Main Street
Gloucester
More outdoor dining, Seafood Throwdowns, hula-hoop competitions and a renewed focus on local artisans ushers in a new era for a fifty-year-old Gloucester tradition. Hosted by the Gloucester Division of the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Retailers, Gloucester Sidewalk Days replace the old Sidewalk Bazaar on August 5, 6 and 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day.
Highlighting Main Street shops, Gloucester Sidewalk Days expands the outdoor dining, live music, children’s activities and local artist participation that won rave reviews last year.
This year, Sidewalk Days features a Seafood Throwdown where local chefs compete in a judged cooking competition.
Children’s activities include a hula-hoop competition by Toodeloos, creative art activities by Cape Ann Art Haven, inflatable bouncies by Prime Time Party Zone, Cape Ann Vernal Pond with Snakes of New England, face painting and more.
And don’t forget the Roaming Railroad – a fun train for children and parents alike.
If you haven’t seen the new items in Main Street shops lately, Sidewalk Days is the perfect time to get acquainted. With all the new quality and variety of goods, you can get your holiday shopping done in three fun-filled days for the whole family.
Festival Schedule
THURSDAY, AUGUST 5th
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
celebrating our thriving marketplace: Main Street retailers and restaurants are joined by crafters and Cape Ann artists and artisans, creating three fun-filled days for the whole family with outdoor dining, live music, children’s activities along with the unique shopping experience.
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
INFLATABLE BOUNCIES: Fun for all by Prime Time Party Zone (located in the Blackburn parking lot).
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
ROAMING RAILROAD: Enjoy a ride on the Roaming Railroad from Washington Street to Pleasant Street. All ages welcome.
2:00 p.m.
HULA HOOP COMPETITION: Kids of all ages see how long they can Hula in front of Toodeloos!
3:00 p.m.
SEAFOOD THROWDOWN: Where local chefs from Lat 43 and Intershell compete in a judged cooking competition (located in Cape Ann Savings Bank Park next to Mark Adrian Shoes).
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
CREATIVE ART ACTIVITIES: Brought to you by Cape Ann Art Haven.
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
PUPPET SHOWS brought to you by North Shore Bible Church and Faith Christian School.
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
PERFORMANCES BY LOCAL MUSICIANS
See Music Tents for schedule.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 6th
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
celebrating our thriving marketplace: Main Street retailers and restaurants are joined by crafters and Cape Ann artists and artisans, creating three fun-filled days for the whole family with outdoor dining, live music, children’s activities along with the unique shopping experience.
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
SNAKES OF MASSACHUSETTS AND THE WORLD: Presented by the Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team.
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
INFLATABLE BOUNCIES: Fun for all by Prime Time Party Zone (located in the Blackburn parking lot).
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
ROAMING RAILROAD: Enjoy a ride on the Roaming Railroad from Washington Street to Pleasant Street. All ages welcome.
2:00 p.m.
HULA HOOP COMPETITION: Kids of all ages see how long they can Hula in front of Toodeloos!
3:00 p.m.
SAILORS VALENTINES: Come make your own Sailors Valentine brought to you by Schooner Adventure (located in Cape Ann Savings Bank Park next to Mark Adrian Shoes).
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
PUPPET SHOWS brought to you by North Shore Bible Church and Faith Christian School
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
CREATIVE ART ACTIVITIES: Brought to you by Cape Ann Art Haven
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
PERFORMANCES BY LOCAL MUSICIANS
See Music Tents for schedule
SATURDAY, AUGUST 7th
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
celebrating our thriving marketplace: Main Street retailers and restaurants are joined by crafters and Cape Ann artists and artisans, creating three fun-filled days for the whole family with outdoor dining, live music, children’s activities along with the unique shopping experience.
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
BEST-DRESSED DOG PARADE: Cape Ann Animal Aid invites you to show off your pooch! Prizes will be awarded. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. at Cape Ann Animal Aid booth in the West End. The Parade through the marketplace will begin at 10:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
SNAKES OF MASSACHUSETTS AND THE WORLD: Presented by the Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team.
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
INFLATABLE BOUNCIES: Fun for all by Prime Time Party Zone (located in the Blackburn parking lot).
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9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
ROAMING RAILROAD: Enjoy a ride on the Roaming Railroad from Washington Street to Pleasant Street. All ages welcome.
2:00 p.m.
HULA HOOP COMPETITION: Kids of all ages see how long they can Hula in front of Toodeloos!
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
PUPPET SHOWS brought to you by North Shore Bible Church and Faith Christian School.
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
SIDEWALK CHALK ART: Brought to you by Cape Ann Art Haven.
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
PERFORMANCES BY LOCAL MUSICIANS
See Music Tents for schedule.
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