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SUMMARY:Topsfield Fair 2023
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate A Whole Lot of Happy with us! The Topsfield Fair returns September 29 – October 9\, 2023!
URL:https://www.nshoremag.com/event/topsfield-fair-2023/
LOCATION:Topsfield Fair\, 207 Boston Street\, Topsfield\, Massachusetts\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animal,Art,Competition,Cooking,Craft,Education,Farmers' Market,Festival,Food + Drink,Kids,Music,Nightlife,Outdoor,Shop
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SUMMARY:River Fest at Sunday River 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join the excitement at Sunday River’s River Fest\, a series of fun-filled weekends in Western Maine. Experience Maine Brew Fest\, Artisan Fest\, Mahoosuc Adventure Fest\, and Fall Fest. Discover craft brews\, Maine artisans\, thrilling adventures\, and the beauty of autumn. Embrace the spirit of Western Maine and create unforgettable memories during this exciting series of weekends.  \n\n\n\n\n\nRain or shine\, our events are happening\, and we’re still celebrating River Fest! Join us in the lodge or under our large slopeside tent. We’ve got you covered!
URL:https://www.nshoremag.com/event/river-fest-at-sunday-river-2023-4/
LOCATION:Sunday River\, 15 South Ridge Road\, Newry\, Maine\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Ipswich Illumination 2023
DESCRIPTION:The annual Ipswich Illumination festival returns this October\, bringing art exhibits\, performances\, vendors\, and live music to downtown Ipswich. The floating bonfires are the highlight of the weekend—on Friday\, October 6\, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.\, head to the Riverwalk to see ethereal bonfires float down the Ipswich River. Other happenings that weekend include a poetry showcase on Thursday\, October 5\, and the Language Lives Weekend Festival Expo\, on Saturday and Sunday\, where guests can interact with and peruse art from visual artists\, designers\, writers\, and performers.
URL:https://www.nshoremag.com/event/ipswich-illumination-2023/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Festival,Food + Drink,Kids,Music,Nightlife,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:The 40th Annual Cape Ann Artisans Open Studios and Celebration 2023
DESCRIPTION:Cape Ann Artisans Offer a Robust Itinerary Surrounding Fall Tour \n\n\n\nIt’s not your imagination\, pink is clearly in the air this year.  The Cape Ann Artisans are truly celebrating their 40th Anniversary in style.  Besides the annual Spring and Fall Tours\, 2023 has included several unique collaborations with Cape Ann Museum and an exciting retrospective exhibit at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck\, opening soon.    \n\n\n\nCenter stage is the opportunity to visit each studio individually and chat with artists about their work. The Fall Tour will be held Saturday and Sunday\, October 7 and 8th – 10AM to 5PM.   The tour itself includes 17 current members of the Cape Ann Artisans located throughout Gloucester and Rockport.  For those that would like to sample the work all in one place\, before and after the tour\, the Artisans offer select curated work at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck for a special 40th year exhibition beginning September 28th.    The exhibit includes a total of 43 current and former artisans\, with several individuals honored in Memoriam.  [see list of artists in the Addendum]. In particular\, the Artisans family recently lost a long-term member\, Bart Stuyf\, who will always be remembered for his whimsical metal sculptures and robust laughter.    \n\n\n\nIn preparation for the Rocky Neck Exhibit\, each Artisan submitted a representative piece of their work to be on display from September 28th through October 29th.     Most works will be for sale with a percentage going to support the Rocky Neck Art Colony.  The Artisans will welcome visitors to an Opening Reception on Sunday\, October 1 from 4-7PM; additionally\, the Cultural Center will be open Thursdays-Sundays 12-5.  The Artisans will share in gallery sitting – offering another chance for art lovers to engage with the Artisans. \n\n\n\nThe Artisans have stayed fully occupied over the summer\, participating in and curating shows at local and regional galleries.  A few are highlighted here: \n\n\n\n\nPam Stratton’s sculpture called “Empty Nest” was part of the Experimental art group on display at the Rockport Art Association in July.\n\n\n\nSallie Strand has curated three different groups of artists throughout the summer at her gallery\, including fellow Cape Ann Artisan Jacqueline Ganim-DeFalco. Sallie curated the current show at the Cove Gallery on Rocky Neck\, Inside-Outside-In\, was included in the Jen Tough Gallery in Santa Fe\, NM\, and her work appeared in New England Home Magazine.\n\n\n\nRebecca Nagle and Jacqueline Ganim-DeFalco both juried into the “Cape-to-Cape” show at the Cotuit Center for the Arts.  Nagle and Sinikka Nogelo were accepted into the Experimental Arts Group show at the Rockport Art Association.  Rebecca will also be part of an exciting show about artists\, their journey\, and process called “All my Life” at the Cove Gallery opening September 14th.\n\n\n\nJohn Abisamra’s photography is currently showing at the Rockport Art Association’s Members Show; it can also be found in several unexpected locations\, such as Cape Ann Coffees.\n\n\n\n\nWhile it is rewarding to have work shown in prestigious venues\, the Artisan Tour offers a unique look into the day-to-day lives of the artists.  Visitors will enjoy the casual nature of the tour which is self-guided. It’s helpful to do advance planning and map out those must-see studios on your list for the weekend.   The 2023 map and brochure is the place to start\, in print or online.   Jump start your planning by watching the CAA teaser video. Brochures are available at all the major tourism outlets including the Cape Ann Chamber\, Discover Gloucester\, the North of Boston CVB\, and most hotels and restaurants.  The full group is listed alphabetically below along with their medium: \n\n\n\n\nJohn Abisamra – Landscape Photography\n\n\n\nDavid Archibald – Ceramic Arts – Porcelain & Stoneware\n\n\n\nCynthia Curtis – Ceramic Arts – Stoneware\n\n\n\nRob Diebboll – Painting – Oil & Watercolors\n\n\n\nDanette English – Ceramic Arts\n\n\n\nJacqueline Ganim DeFalco – Sea Glass Wearable Art – Hair Accessories and Jewelry\n\n\n\nDeborah Gonet – Painting & Mixed Media\n\n\n\nRebecca Anne Nagle – Painting & Mixed Media\n\n\n\nSinikka Nogelo – Painting & Sculpture – Experimental Arts\n\n\n\nMelody Phaneuf – Painter – Oils\n\n\n\nScott Place and Erin O’Sullivan – Ceramic Arts\n\n\n\nMarcie Rae – Fine Jewelry\n\n\n\nDeb Schradieck – Painting – Oil & Watercolor\n\n\n\nSallie Strand – Painting – Abstract\n\n\n\nPam Stratton – Mosaics\, Mixed Media & Jewelry\n\n\n\nBeth Williams – Handmade Art-Glass Beads & Jewelry\n\n\n\nSara Wright – Fiber Arts – Handwoven & Knitwear Accessories\n\n\n\n\n\n\n_________________________________________________________   \n\n\n\nUpcoming Special Events:  \n\n\n\nSeptember 28-October 29th:  40th Anniversary Exhibition at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck Thursday-Sunday 12-5PM \n\n\n\nOctober 1 – Opening Reception at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck 4-7PM \n\n\n\nOctober 21\, Cape Ann Museum and CAA “Talk” 2PM at the Cape Ann Museum. 27 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, MA. 
URL:https://www.nshoremag.com/event/the-40th-annual-cape-ann-artisans-open-studios-and-celebration-2023/
LOCATION:Gloucester and Rockport\, MA.\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Smolak Farms Fall Festival Weekends
DESCRIPTION:Oct. 1–29Every Saturday and Sunday in October\, head to Smolak Farms in North Andover for a day of apple picking\, live music\, lawn games\, hay rides\, or just hanging out at their outdoor wine and beer bar. They’ll have face painting\, crafts\, and an animal playground area for the kids\, too. Their beer bar features brews from a rotating lineup of local producers like Amesbury’s BareWolf Brewing and Waltham’s Mighty Squirrel. Don’t forget to grab one of Smolak’s cider donuts\, some of the best in New England.
URL:https://www.nshoremag.com/event/smolak-farms-fall-festival-weekends/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Festival,Food + Drink,Kids,Music
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SUMMARY:Manchester-by-the-Sea Cardboard Boat Regatta
DESCRIPTION:Manchester-by-the-Sea’s annual Cardboard Boat Regatta returns on Sunday\, October 8\, and it’s just as funny as it sounds—participants build boats out of cardboard and duct tape and see who can paddle the fastest without sinking. It started as a backyard party in Manchester 14 years ago\, and now draws spectators and participants from all over the region. There’s no charge to participate\, and races take place at the boat launch behind town hall. They’ll give awards for first place\, second place\, and kids’ first place\, along with a few peoples’ choice awards.
URL:https://www.nshoremag.com/event/manchester-by-the-sea-cardboard-boat-regatta/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Competition
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