2019 Schedule of Events
FRIDAY, AUGUST 9
• Open House at David Arsenault Gallery
5:00 p.m.– 8:00 p.m.
• Cape Ann Plein Air — Nocturnal Paint
Presented by: Cape Ann Plein Air
• Illuminations Night — the town is lit with paper lanterns with a contest for businesses and residences
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10
Rockport Baptist Church / Harvey Park
• Lantern Painting — 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
»» Come and paint your own lantern to hang up for
Illuminations Weekend
• Meet the author — 11:00 a.m., Jenny Amory, Moon Walk
»» She will be reading her book and autographing copies
• Hear lobster stories from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Around Town
• Rockport Farmers Market — 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Presented by: The Rockport Exchange
• Walking Tour — 10 am at Dock Square
• Meet Rockport Lobstermen and hear about lobstering from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
»» Head to Pigeon Cove Harbor, Granite Pier, or T-Wharf to learn all about lobsters
• Music in Dock Square from 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Hear live music as you enjoy the town
Music Schedule:
»» Headlands 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
»» Kiva Trumbour 4:30– 6:30 p.m.
»» 4x4 Jazz Quartet 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
• Cape Ann Plein Air — Watch artist painting around town all things lobsters, Presented by: Cape Ann Plein Air
• Illuminations Night — the town is lit with paper lanterns with a contest for businesses and residences
• Rotary Club Lobsterfest — 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Back Beach, Presented by: The Rotary Club of Rockport
• Fireworks from Granite Pier at 9:00 p.m. {weather permitting},
SUNDAY, AUGUST 11
• Plein Air Show and Sale at the Rockport Art Association from
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Presented by: Cape Ann Plein Air
• Raffle Drawing of Ken Knowles Painting
»» Purchase raffle tickets at Katie’s Gift Shop, Rockport Candle Company or at the auction from a member of the Rockport Illuminations committee.
Printed event schedule & map will be available beginning Friday from the Harbormasters or at inns, restaurants, and shops throughout town