41st Annual Essex Clamfest Artisans,
Non-profits, Businesses, 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
Mass Mudders
Thank You to Mass Mudders for Parking Assistance
2025 CLAM CHOWDER COMPETITORS (2026 LIST AVAILABLE SOON!)
FOOD & BEVERAGES
Googans Galley | The Lions Club Grill | 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 Sponsors
Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team Non-Profit
Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team Non-Profit
Clay by the Sea Vendor
Cutco Vendor
Deb's Designs Vendor
Designs by HeidiB-Coastal Creations Vendor
Earl's Earings Vendor
Essex Council on Aging Non-Profit
Essex Fire Department Non-Profit
Essex Handle Company Vendor
Essex Lions Club Food Vendor
Face Paint by Miss Wendy Non-Profit
Falun Dafa Associatio of New England Non-Profit
Friends of Essex Council On Aging Non-Profit
Googans Galley Food Vendor
Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Non-Profit
Harry's Wine Trays Vendor
Hole In The Wall Care, LLC Vendor
Ipswich Family YMCA Non-Profit
Jacqui's Unique Designs Vendor
Jim's Coastal Wood Art Vendor
Judy Plank Art Vendor
Keep Clam and Carry On Vendor
LeafFilter Gutter Protection Community Sponsors
Lobstart by Mark Vendor
Marshview Farm General Store Community Sponsor
Morning Glory Energy Vendor
Naycration, LLC Vendor
Pat D's Photos Vendor
Peace by Piece Non-Profit
Renuity Community Sponsor
Rockport Brewing Company Beer Vendor
Seaside Crochet Vendor
Sew Nice Vendor
Silver Bear Jewelry Vendor
Spark Joy Jillian Candle Co. Vendor
Sue Lufkin Non-Profit
The Lunch Lady Food Vendor
The Open Door Non-Profit
TownGreen Inc Non-Profit
Unique Creations by Sharon Vendor
Woodman's of Essex Food Vendor