Essex County Fairs & Festivals 2026
15 events across 9 towns in Essex County, Massachusetts.
Topsfield Fair
America’s oldest agricultural fair — 10 days of livestock, rides, and giant pumpkins.
Rockport Chamber Music Festival
Five-week summer celebration featuring world-renowned chamber music ensembles and soloists at Shalin Liu Performance…
Gloucester St. Peter’s Fiesta
Gloucester’s Italian fishing festival — processions, fireworks, and the greasy pole.
Amesbury Days
Ten-day summer celebration dating to 1899 with brewfest, 5K race, live bands, and community events.
Marblehead Festival of Arts
Art exhibits, outdoor concerts over Marblehead Harbor, street festival, and artisans marketplace over Independence…
Peabody July 4th Ward Celebrations
Ward-by-ward Fourth of July celebrations throughout the city with parades, games, contests, and refreshments.
Yankee Homecoming
Nation's longest continuously running homecoming festival with music, tradition, and community celebrations.
Salem 400+ Heritage Days Festival
Celebrating Salem's 400+ year history with heritage parade, food trucks, craft beverages, artisan market, and family…
Newburyport Chamber Music Festival
Ten-day chamber music festival featuring intimate performances in churches, libraries, and homes with many free events.
Rockport Celtic Festival
September celebration of traditional Celtic music featuring performances at Shalin Liu Performance Center.
Gloucester Schooner Festival
42nd Annual Labor Day maritime heritage celebration with historic schooner parades, races, deck tours, and fireworks.
Bread & Roses Heritage Festival
A free Labor Day festival of labor history, world music, and immigrant culture.
Oysterfest In The Port
Waterfront oyster festival featuring 20+ oyster farms with fresh-shucked oysters, craft beer, wine, and live music.
Peabody International Festival
Signature 40-year festival featuring 65+ international food vendors, live performances, and cultural celebrations.
Salem Haunted Happenings
The Witch City’s month-long Halloween festival of tours, a parade, and haunted houses.