Motif No. 1 Day Rockport Festival

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.&nbsp;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<ul><li>9 AM – 10:30 AM: Motif No.1 Day Road Race (Harvey Park)&nbsp;<a href="https://runsignup.com/motif5k">Sign Up</a> </li><li>12 PM – 3 PM: EMS Day T Wharf</li><li>11 AM – 4 PM: Food Trucks (Barletta Park and Harvey Park)</li><li>11 AM – 1 PM: Cape Ann Art Haven – Children’s Activities (Barletta Park)</li><li>11 AM – 3 PM: Cape Ann Plein Air Motif No.1 Paint Out (Barletta Park)&nbsp;<a href="https://www.capeannpleinair.org/motif-no-1-paint-out-invitational2025">Click for Details</a> </li><li>2:30 PM: Judging/Awards and Wet Paint Sale&nbsp;</li><li>12 PM – 3 PM: Family Activities (First Congregational Church Lawn)</li><li>12 PM – 3 PM: Family Games sponsored in part by Michele A Elwell, Coldwell Banker Realty, Rockport</li><li>1 PM – 3 PM: Face Painting by Visual Interest</li><li>1 PM: Story Time with Rockport Library</li><li>12 PM – 4 PM: Various Local Vendors (Harvey Park)</li><li>12 PM – 5 PM: Beer Tent – Rockport Brewing Co. (Harvey Park)&nbsp;</li><li>1 PM: Motif No.1 Walking Tour (Barletta Park Visitor’s Shed)</li></ul>Musical Performances: Harvey Park<ul><li>11 AM` – 1 PM:&nbsp;Livin’ on Luck</li><li>2 – 4 PM:&nbsp;RPS</li></ul>Street Performances: Dock Square<ul><li>12 PM &amp; 2 PM:&nbsp;Diamond Family Circus</li><li>1 PM:&nbsp;Rockport Dance Academy</li></ul>🚊 Get there with the MBTA Commuter Rail<ul><li>Take&nbsp;the Newburyport/Rockport Line</li><li>Closest Commuter Rail station: Rockport</li></ul>

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