Motif #1 Day

Sidewalk Chalk art at Motif #1 Day in Rockport Massachusetts - a day of family fun!

The Motif No.1 Day Festival celebrates Rockport across the arts! The Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce is excited to bring back Motif No. 1 Day, a beloved event celebrating the long history of artists featuring Motif No.1 in their works. The event will be held on Saturday, May 18 (rain date Sunday, May 19). Motif No. 1 Day is an artistic festival, which showcases Rockport as a premier arts destination. The event aims to promote Rockport businesses to the local community and regional visitors alike. All Rockport Art Galleries are invited to participate!

In addition to the 5K Road Race and Fun Run in the morning, EMS Day will be happening on T Wharf from 11 AM to 3 PM. In Harvey Park, there will be wellness Vendors in the morning, and non-profits and local vendors in the afternoon. The day will also feature Cape Ann Plein Air, children’s activities, music, performing arts, gallery exhibitions, food trucks, and a beer tent.

Schedule of Events

  • 9 AM – 10:30 AM: 5K Road Race and Fun Run (Harvey Park)
  • 11 AM – 3 PM: EMS Day (T Wharf)
  • 11 AM – 3 PM: Cape Ann Plein Air (Barletta Park)
  • 11 AM – 3 PM: Cape Ann Art Haven – Children’s Activities (Barletta Park)
  • 11 AM – 4 PM: Food Trucks (Barletta Park)
  • 12 PM – 3 PM: Family Activities (First Congregational Church Lawn)
    • 12 PM – 3 PM: Family Games sponsored in part by Michele A Elwell, Coldwell Banker Realty, Rockport
    • 1 PM – 3 PM: Face Painting by Visual Interest
    • 1 PM: Story Time with Rockport Library
  • 12 PM – 4 PM: Various Local Vendors (Harvey Park)
  • 12 PM – 5 PM: Beer Tent (Harvey Park)
  • 12 PM – 4 PM: Live Music (Front Lawn, First Congregational Church, corner of Main and School Streets)
  • 1 PM: Motif No.1 Walking Tour (Barletta Park Visitor’s Shed)

*Art Galleries open throughout the day

When: 
Saturday, May 17, 2025 9am-5pm
Prices: 
FREE
Phone: 
978.283.1601
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