Download the Motif No. 1 Day Schedule of Events!

Here it is, in case you want to download it, print it, carry it around in your pocket, take it out, look at it, memorize it, give it away... then start the cycle all over again.

The Downloadable 2013 Motif No. 1 Day Schedule of Events
For an interactive Schedule of Events listed on our website that you can sort according to times and interests, click HERE.

Our Yankee Magazine listing as one of the top 20 events in Massachusetts in the current issue. Are we excited about this? Yes!

Come Downtown for a Meal and a Good Cause on May 16th!

The Inns of Rockport are sponsoring a kick-off fundraiser for Motif no.1 Day festivities at The Blue Lobster Grille in the heart of downtown Rockport. Come for lunch or dinner (or both!) and 20% of your check will support Rockport Festivals programming. A big thank you to the Inns of Rockport and to the Blue Lobster Grille for their support. Come enjoy a meal with your friends, neighbors and fellow festival supporters on Thursday, May 16th.

Motif No. 1 Shopping Scavenger Hunt!

WOW! Over 60 shops have come together for a shopping promotion on Motif No. 1 Day festival weekend. There truly is something for everyone at this event...read on for details! And stay informed about all the events of the Motif No. 1 Day festival, including the Shopping Scavenger Hunt, through our website www.rockportartfestivals.com.

 

Who doesn't love a good Scavenger Hunt?  You'll love searching for, and especially finding the hidden treasures during the 2-day, town-wide event, Saturday and Sunday, May 18 and 19, as part of Motif No. 1 Day festivities.

Shopping is one of Rockport's most alluring attractions, with all its unique galleries, shops and boutiques! On these two days, look for the special red MOTIF SCAVENGER HUNT sign in participating shop windows, proceed inside to search and find your treasure...the MOTIF SCAVENGER HUNT tag hanging on select items offering exceptional savings and values!

Downtown Rockport's Motif  No. 1 Day, on Saturday, May 18th, emphasizes the local arts, food, music and of course, shopping. Come celebrate the upcoming summer season with us along with thousands of Rockport residents and visitors to enjoy downtown Rockport, the quintessential New England coastal village.

Yankee Magazine likes us. They really like us!

Check the excerpt from Yankee Magazine out! For more listings, head over to the magazine's website HERE (and don't miss the fact that Rockport's Shalin Liu Performance Center was chosen as the best concert venue North of Boston!).

The “Top 20 Events” in Massachusetts, according to Yankee Magazine, include:
MAY 4: LEXINGTON, Fife & Drum Muster. Experience the sights and sounds of New England history at Minute Man National Historical Park. Enjoy the patriotic music offered by 30 uniformed fife-and-drum corps as they parade through the park. Plus, take in an outdoor concert, and visit with craftsmen, fine-food vendors, and reenactors. williamdiamondjrs.org
MAY 8–JUNE 14: BOSTON, Boston Pops. Catch a performance in the elegant environs of Symphony Hall as the season kicks off with opening-night vocalist Vince Gill, followed by performances that give a nod to Disney’s Fantasia, pay tribute to Marvin Hamlisch, and ultimately conclude with a “Country Salute to Our Troops.” 888-266-1200; bso.org
MAY 14–19, JULY 9–14, SEPTEMBER 3–8: BRIMFIELD, Brimfield Antique Show. Running more than half a mile along Route 20, with wares on display in more than 20 fields, it’s the largest outdoor antiques fest around, attracting more than 6,000 dealers selling just about everything, including furnishings, accessories, precious jewelry, and so much more. brimfieldshow.com
MAY 18: ROCKPORT, Motif #1 Day. Downtown Rockport comes alive with music, dance, art, and poetry. Enjoy interactive activities, including the “Sidewalk Chalk Art” contest, a scavenger hunt, a chowder stand in Dock Square, live music, historical presentations, poetry readings, and more. rockportartfestivals.blogspot.com
MAY 25–27: NORTHAMPTON, Paradise City Arts Festival. In addition to showcasing the works of some 260 prominent artists and crafters at Three County Fairgrounds, you’ll also discover sensational cuisine prepared by Northampton’s best chefs and live performances by nationally and regionally acclaimed musicians. paradisecityarts.com
MAY 30–JUNE 2: GREAT BARRINGTON & PITTSFIELD, Berkshire International Film Festival. Featuring more than 70 flicks at Triplex Cinema, Beacon Cinema, historic Mahaiwe Theatre, and other area venues, the festival provides entertainment, education, and inspiration for filmmakers and movie lovers alike. biffma.org
JUNE 4–6: BOSTON, Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl.  A sweet fundraiser: Enjoy more than 35 flavors of popular ice creams and other frozen treats at this all-you-can-eat festival at City Hall Plaza. Proceeds support care and research at Dana–Farber Cancer Institute. 800-525-4669; scooperbowl.org

Motif No. 1 Day 2013!