Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Mark Your Calendars Now!

2012 promises to be an exciting year for Rockport Festivals. The two events we organize, Motif No. 1 Day and Rockport HarvestFest, have grown over the last few years and now we are ready to add some additional programming featuring the arts in Rockport, which speaks to the town's past and future. We are excited to partner with you, whether you are a business owner, a nonprofit, a visitor to Rockport or, especially, a resident. Let us know if you would like to be involved! Click on the sponsorship tab for more information and, in the meantime, be sure to mark the following dates:

Motif No. 1 Day
Saturday, May 19th, 2012

Rockport HarvestFest
Saturday, October 13th, 2012

Thursday, December 8, 2011

A Map for Rockport's Night of Holiday Shopping

Download and print this map for reference for tomorrow night's exciting "Evening of Holiday Shopping" event in Rockport.
Over 35 shops will be open featuring discounts and promotions, and Rockport Festivals is hosting a food drive for The Open Door while offering hot chocolate, coffee and homemade treats at The Old Firehouse Trust in Dock Square. This will be a great time to enjoy local shopping and the festive atmosphere of downtown Rockport over the holidays - don't miss it!

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving from Rockport Festivals!

Friday, November 18, 2011

Bring Christmas to Rockport: Donate a Tree!

Contact: Chuck Osmond, Rockport DPW, 978-546-3525
DPW SEEKS CHRISTMAS TREE FOR DOCK SQUARE

The Rockport Department of Public Works is once again in the process of converting downtown parking meter posts into holiday tree stands, as Rockport makes ready for its annual Christmas in Rockport celebration.  The DPW is also working to find the perfect evergreen tree to place in Dock Square, and is inviting any Rockport homeowner with a suitable tree (approximately 35 feet in height) to contact the DPW office at 978-546-3525.  Representatives of the DPW will select the most suitable tree from among those offered, then work with the property owner to remove the tree and prepare it for its new home in Dock Square celebrating Christmas in Rockport 2011.  This year’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place on Saturday, December 3, beginning at approximately 4:00 pm.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Downtown Rockport's Holiday Event on December 9th


Rockport Festivals is excited to be a part of the premier local holiday shopping event featuring Rockport's downtown shops and galleries on Friday, December 9th from 4pm to 8pm. Rockport Festivals will be hosting a Holiday Drop-off center at the Old Firehouse Trust for shoppers to donate non-perishable food items for the Cape Ann Food Pantry. Homemade apple pie and hot coffee will also be on hand at the Old Firehouse Trust so be sure to stop by as you make your way from shop to shop on December 9th!
A list of participating stores.