Motif No.1 Day 2026
Event Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Date and Time
Saturday May 16, 2026
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM EDT
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9 AM - 10:30 AM: Motif No.1 Day Road Race (Harvey Park)
https://runsignup.com/motif5k
12 PM - 3 PM: EMS Day T Wharf
EMS Day Flyer
11 AM - 4 PM: Food Trucks (Barletta Park and Harvey Park)
Lobster Roller
Rockport Brewing Co
Crepe du Jour
11 AM - 1 PM: Family Activities (Barletta Park)
Cape Ann Art Haven
11 AM - 2 PM: Cape Ann Plein Air Motif No.1 Paint Out - Barletta Park
1:45 PM Judging/Awards and Wet Paint Sale
Sign up and additional details
11 PM - 4 PM: Live Music (Harvey Park)
11 AM - 1 PM: Livin' on Luck
2 PM - 4 PM: RPS
12 PM - 4 PM: Various Local Vendors (Harvey Park)
12 PM - 5 PM: Beer Tent (Harvey Park)
Rockport Brewing Co
1 PM - 3 PM: Performing Arts (Dock Square)
Rockport Dance Academy
Seaside Circus
12 PM - 4 PM: Family Activities (First Congregational Church Lawn)
Rockport High School Vocal Pops
Face Painting by Visual Interest
Story time and poetry readings with Rockport Library
Gallery Art Experiences (various times throughout the day)
2026 Vendors
Angela's Creative Nook Homes for Heroes
Cape Ann Sea Salt Peace by Piece
Cape Ann Symphony Rockport Exchange
Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team Rockport Rotary
Carol Lee's Cottage Seaside Crochet
Edgewood Designs SML Proofreading
Greater Cape Ann Chamber The Open Door
Hold Fast Company Thacher & Straitsmouth Islands
9 AM & 5 PM: 30 Min Motif No.1 Day Harbor Tours
North Shore Adventures
Parking and Transportation
*Take the train and avoid parking hassles! The MBTA Commuter Rail stop at the edge of downtown is a short walk from the action or take the FREE CATA Shuttle making continuous loops through downtown.
*Blue Gate Parking Lot offers satellite parking and will be open and FREE with CATA Shuttle providing transportation downtown. *Dial a Ride Services available upon request.
Fees/Admission
Free Event
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Contact Information
Colleen Murdock, Director of Community Relations
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Event Sponsors
Performing Arts Sponsors
Community Sponsors
Description
The Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce is excited to bring back this beloved community event, long cherished by residents and visitors as a celebration of Rockport’s iconic fishing shack. We invite you to join us on Saturday May 16 (rain date May 17) for this all-day, family-friendly event to experience the rich artistic and cultural heritage of the beautiful coastal community of Rockport.
The Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce strives to make this event accessible to all. Please contact us if you have any questions about access or to request any reasonable accommodations that will facilitate your full participation in this event.
