August 1996

Sawyer Free Library
Dale Avenue
10:00 AM Wednesday's - "Preschool Story Hours"
6:30 PM Thursday's - "Pajama Time Story Hours"
(508)281-9763
Stories, Songs and More 10:00 AM
Stage Fort Park
For children and families every Tuesday through Aug. 13 with Lucille LePage & Alicia Quintano
(508)281-3524
(508)281-6304
1-3
Gloucester Sidewalk Bazaar
Main Street (closed to traffic)
The biggest retail celebration on the North Shore, featuring sales, food and entertainment.
(508)283-1601
17-18
Gloucester Waterfront Festival
Stacy Boulevard
Arts and crafts show, entertainment and food, including a pancake breakfast on Saturday and a lobster bake on Sunday.
(508)283-1601
18
Antonio Gentile Bandstand 7:00 PM
Stage Fort Park
The Northshoremen - Barbershop Chorus
22-25
Sawyer Free Library
Dale Avenue
Captain's Courageous: sponsored by the Gloucester Lyceum and Sawyer Free Library. Celebrating Gloucester and Kipling. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the publication of Rudyard Kipling's classic tale of Gloucester fishermen. Watch for special events and exhibits.
(508)281-9763
24
Antonio Gentile Bandstand 7:00 PM
Stage Fort Park
Old Cold Tater - Acoustic Bluegrass
28
Beauport Sleeper McCann House 1:00 PM
75 Eastern Point Boulevard
Tea Leaf Oracle Tea
(508)283-0800
31
Gloucester Schooner Festival
Harbor Loop
The Mayor's race for 100' schooners, races for other classes, parade of sail, deck tours public sails, Saturday night fish fry, and other maritime activities. Boat parade starting from Lobster Cove at dusk down the Annisquam River to Gloucester Harbor. Band Concert and Fireworks at 9:00 PM at Stage Fort Park.

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Updated by OBS on July 24, 1996; comments to adventure@obs-us.com.