MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR CAPE COD CANAL DAY FESTIVAL
Free Admission and Fun for the Whole Family!
BUZZARDS BAY, MA – The Cape Cod Canal Day Festival is returning on Saturday, September 21, 11am – 6pm, at Buzzards Bay Park, Main Street, Buzzards Bay on the Cape Cod Canal. Thanks to the generosity of 45 community sponsors, admission is FREE!
Marie Oliva, President & CEO of the Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce shared, “We are thrilled to present Cape Cod Canal Day. There really is something for everyone to enjoy! We have local food trucks, craft beer and wine, live entertainment, Cape Cod Canal Day Cup Cornhole Tournament, arts and craft vendors, a Kids Zone and a 5K Road Race.”
A variety of delectable foods will be available from local food trucks: South Shore Smokehouse, Warren’s Harborview, Noonan Concessions, The Lobster Trap, Kono Pizza Cape Cod, Blount Clam Shack, The Filling Station, Adobo Republic, Hometown Poke, and Shine Mobile Coffee. Plenty of food is available for the kids including hamburgers, hot dogs, and ice cream. Pours & Bites, LLC will serve craft beer and wine sponsored by Whalers Brewing Co.
Shoppers will enjoy 100 craft and informational vendors. Patrons that wish to purchase a custom T-shirt with an image of the Cape Cod Railroad Bridge are welcome to stop by the Chamber Booth right by the Pavilion. The Chamber will also have fabulous raffle prizes available along with many vendors who are offering prizes as well.
Celebrate Cape Cod Canal Day with Cape Cod Central Railroad. This special excursion crosses the Railroad Bridge and travels to Sandwich before returning to Buzzards Bay. There are two Cape Cod Canal Day Excursion Trains departing Buzzards Bay Station on Saturday,
September 21st at 11:30am and 2:30pm. For more information or to purchase tickets now, go to www.capetrain.com/rides
Attendees will enjoy live performances by:
- Massachusetts Maritime Academy Marching Band: The Band at MMA is one of the oldest traditions at the Academy, dating back to the early 1940's and predating the introduction of athletics on the campus. The MMA band performs over 60 engagements a year live and in front of crowds of millions from Boston to NYC to Washington D.C.
- Joe Merrick Classic Rock Trio: Joe Merrick is an award-winning singer/songwriter who has worked in the Boston area for over twenty years. As the owner of Guilty Dog Studios, he has worked with the likes of Kevin Barry (guitarist for Paula Cole and Mary Chapen Carpenter), Keith Harris (Drummer for Black Eyed Peas), Dan Kenny (Keyboardist for Britney Spears) and produced local favorites such as Two Ton Shoe, Junction 18 and A Loss For Words.
- The Pound Martial Arts Center: Established in Wareham, The Pound helps students building discipline and leadership through fitness and self-defense. People will enjoy them entertaining us with self-defense strategies.
- Chicago Total Access: New England’s premier tribute to the band, Chicago. This is a hi-energy, explosive show band dedicated to covering the band's catalog that spans over 55 years. The audience will have "total access" to the music of Chicago. The band is made up of 10 talented musicians which all grew up listening to the music of the 60s and 70s. Our group is dedicated to the music of the American rock band “Chicago”. There is no other American Rock n Roll band with horns that has influenced more musicians, is loved by millions of people worldwide and has become such a deep part of Americana as the band Chicago.
- Boston's Diane Blue: A “multi-talented” performer who is equally at home belting out a blues standard or cutting loose with a ferocious harmonica solo.” (Bill Van Siclen, Providence Journal). Her performances are captivating, charismatic and heartfelt, whether fronting her own world-class band or singing alongside master Bluesman Ronnie Earl. Ms. Blue is the first female member of Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters, prominently featured on the band’s most recent six celebrated records, including co-writing credits. When Diane is not performing with Ronnie Earl, she leads her own all-star band of extraordinary musicians.
Opening Ceremonies begin at Noon at the Gazebo to recognize sponsors, announce schedule of events, and recognition of volunteers and dignitaries.
There are also activities for sports enthusiasts. Would you like to run in a 5K Road Race on the Cape Cod Canal that morning? Registration is only $25 and includes a limited supply of custom-made T-shirts. Or check out the popular Cornhole Tournament, registration $25 per person. Simply go to www.capecodcanalchamber.org where you can register and find out more information.
Media Questions? Please contact Marie Oliva, moliva@capecodcanalchamber.org
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