41st Annual Essex Clamfest Artisans,
Artisans, Businesses, Non-profits, Food & Sponsors
Essex ClamFest - October 24, 2026 - 11 AM to 4 PM
Shepard Memorial Park, Essex | Free General Admission
Clam Chowder Competition: Tasting from 12 Noon to 1 PM (or while supplies last)
$15 Adults and $10 kids under 10
IMPORTANT UPDATE
The vendors, food, and entertainment will be located in the paved parking lot. The Clam Chowder Competition will be on the tennis courts.
Martin Street will be closed in one direction for increased on-street parking. Parking is also available at Essex Elementary School on Story Ave, with a free shuttle bus running every 10 minutes.
RAIN LOCATION: Essex Elementary School
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
(See list of vendors below)
PRESENTING SPONSOR
COMMUNITY SPONSOR
COMMUNITY SPONSOR
COMMUNITY SPONSOR
COMMUNITY SPONSOR
COMMUNITY SPONSOR
IN KIND SPONSORS
Thank You to Mass Mudders for Parking Assistance
2026 CLAM CHOWDER COMPETITORS (TO DATE)
FOOD & BEVERAGES
Googans Galley | The Lunch Lady Food Truck | Woodman's on Wheels | Rockport Brewing Company
MUSIC
12 - 2 PM: Unchartered Watahs | 2 - 4 PM: Brickhouse
KIDS ACTIVITIES
Face Painting | Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team
Company Category
128 Plumbing Community Sponsor
Angela's Creative Nook Vendor
Angies alpacas Vendor
B&L Novelty Vendor
BankGloucester Presenting Sponsor
Beacon Bank Community Sponsor
Bexerra Vendor
Cape Ann Moves Vendor
Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team Kids
Cindy's Art & Bubbles Vendor
Clay by the Sea Vendor
CUTCO Vendor
Deb's Designs Vendor
Decoupaged Shells & Wreaths Vendor
Designs by HeidiB - Coastal Creations Vendor
Dogtown Dog Day Care Vendor
Down River T-Shirts Vendor
Earl's Earings Vendor
Edgewood Designs Vendor
Essex Board of Health Non-profit
Essex Council on Aging Non-profit
Essex Fire Department EMS
Essex Fused Glass Vendor
Essex Handle Company Vendor
Essex Lions Club Non-profit
Face Paint by Miss Wendy Kids
Falun Dafa Associatio of New England Non-profit
Friends of Essex Council On Aging Non-profit
Gingerebel Soap Co. Vendor
Googans Galley Food
Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Non-profit
Harry's Wine Trays Vendor
Hold Fast Company Vendor
Hole In The Wall Care, LLC Vendor
Horse Tales of the Revolution Book Vendor
Ipswich Family YMCA Non-profit
Jacqui's Unique Designs Vendor
Jim's Coastal Wood Art Vendor
Judy Plank Art Vendor
LaNubian Experience Vendor
LeafFilter Gutter Protection Community Sponsor
Manchester- Essex Rotary Club Supporting Sponsor
Morning Glory Energy Vendor
Native Spirit Vendor
Naycration, LLC Vendor
Pat D's Photos Vendor
Patel & Co Vendor
Paw Co. LLC Vendor
Peace by Piece Non-profit
Police Scholarship Fundraiser Non-profit
Renuity Community Sponsor
Rockport Brewing Company Beer
Seaside Crochet Vendor
Sew Nice Vendor
Silver Bear Jewelry Vendor
Spark & Paper Creations Vendor
Spark Joy Jillian candle co Vendor
Sue Lufkin Non-profit
SweetSoil Foods Vendor
The Lunch Lady Food
The Open Door Non-profit
TownGreen Inc Non-profit
Unique Creations by Sharon Vendor
Universalist Unitarian Church Non-profit
Wilmington Honeybee Vendor
Wood Carving & Sculpting Vendor
Woodman's of Essex Food