Parks Fest Pre-Concert Shopping & Brunch at Local Retailers - View List Below! 
Saturday 7/2, 10-12 

Between 10 - 12 we encourage everyone to enjoy a morning of local shopping and complimentary brunch at  participating retailers as a fun way to kick off Parks Fest 2022! Support Local!

​Participating retailers:

Parks Fests 2022 - Americana Rhythm and Roots Musical Festival
Saturday 7/02 from 12 - 6pm
Newburyport Waterfront Park

Don't miss Newburyport's annual music celebration of American Roots Music on July Fourth weekend. Bring the family to Newburyport's central waterfront for a free concert featuring Grammy nominated artists performing the finest Americana, rhythm & roots music, food trucks, children's activities, and beer gardens will be on site.

Event sponsorship gets you VIP seating with free food, beer and wine overlooking the event from the balcony of the Firehouse Center for the Arts and a second VIP area up front on the lawn.

2022 Parks Fest Line Up:
Noon: Opening Remarks
12:15: Quentin Callewaert 
1:00: Darin & Brooke Aldridge 
2:10: Rosie Flores & The Talismen
3:15: Ward Hayden and the Outliners
4:00: NH Academy of Performing Arts Dance Act
4:30: Headline- Amythyst Kiah

Plum Island Walking Tour
Sunday 7/3, 10-11

Plum Island Outdoors will conduct a walking tour of Plum Island, North Point, led by Bill Sargent.
The 60-minute walking tours, from Newburyport Plum Island Beach to the south jetty and back, rain or shine.
The Walk is $10.00. Payable at the start of the walk at the Newburyport Beach Parking Lot.

Portsmouth, NH Firework Celebration - 3rd of July
Sunday 7/3, 9:15 - 10
Leary Field

Celebrate in Portsmouth on the 3rd of July! Join the City of Portsmouth celebration of the Nations birthday with a spectacular fireworks display over South Mill Pond across from Portsmouth City Hall! 

The Portsmouth's annual fireworks display is one of the best on the Seacoast and generously sponsored by Wilcox Industries. Rain date is Tuesday, July 5th.

Fourth of July Pet Parade 
Monday 7/4 from 6-7 around the Broadway loop

Salisbury's Annual 4th of July Pet Parade is back! Dress your pet in a fun costume, beach attire, patriotic gear, or bring them au natural. There will be fun prizes in different categories, treats, and many photo opportunities. We hope to see you and your furry friends there. 

There will be live music afterwards on the Salisbury beach stage from the Joppa Flatts at 7:30PM on the Salisbury Beach stage, followed by the 4th of July Fireworks display at 10:15 pm.
 
This is an event you won't want to miss! 

Amesbury Days Fireworks Celebration & Live Music
Monday 7/4, from 7 - 10 
Live Music - Way up South - 7 pm
Fireworks start at approximately 9:30 pm
Woodsom Farm Park, Amesbury

There will be lots of food vendors to choose from including Big Rig BBQ, Monstah Dogs, GKK Concessions, Hodgies & more!

Live music starts at 7 with Way Up South, fireworks will start at dusk, around 9:30pm. It' sure to be a night of FUN for the whole family!

Parking is available at Woodsom Farm, Cashman Elementary School and Amesbury High School. 

Salisbury Beach 4th of July Live Music & Fireworks & Pet Parade
6 pm - Pet Parade at the Broadway loop
7:30 - Joppa Flatts Beachfront concert 
10:15 - Salisbury Beach Fireworks 

Grab your chairs and blankets and enjoy some fun summer tunes, Saturdays at 7:30PM on at the Salisbury Waterfront Stage. Benches and picnic tables available and plenty of dancing room for everyone! Enjoy takeout from local restaurants, beach pizza, ice cream and more, while you listen to live music  from one of the region’s hottest bands! Monday, July 4th , to welcome Joppa Flatts to the Salisbury stage!

Hampton Beach Fireworks
Monday 7/4 from 9:30 - 10
Hampton Beach NH - top of B & C Streets, on the beach

Celebrate Independence Day with a special Fireworks Display over the Atlantic Ocean.  Bring your family and friends and celebrate the 4th by the Atlantic Ocean! Free for all! 

Latest updates indicate that the 2022 Hampton Beach 4th of July fireworks will blast off as planned, but please check the Hampton Beach facebook page to confirm that there have not been any schedule changes due to safety concerns for the piping plovers. 
https://www.facebook.com/HamptonNHBeach

Liz Frame and The Kickers
Thursday 7/7, 6:30-8 

This is a free concert! Come bring the family down and enjoy a nice concert by Liz Frame and The Kickers!  Food and beverages are available for purchase! 

Plum Island Lighthouse Tour
Saturday 7/9, 10-12:15


Schedule a 15 minute lighthouse tour for a great and fun experience! Make sure to check out the informational kiosk before you go on your tour to get some really cool and interesting knowledge of the lighthouse before you enter! Check out the Friends of Plum Island's website to book your space for a tour today! 

Nail Trimming at Just Dogs Newburyport 
Saturday, 07/09 from 11 am - 2 pm 

Vet tech Marci will be waiting to clip your dogs nails for just $10. No appointment necessary, just stop by! Marci visits Just Dogs Newburyport the 2nd Saturday of each month to host her nail trimming clinic. 

Blueberry Festival 
Saturday 7/16, 8:30-5:30


Mark your calendars for Cider Hill's festival celebrating all things blueberry and summer flowers! This event will feature free live music, outdoor hard cider bar, family-friendly activities, hayrides, visiting local food trucks, homemade blueberry treats, cut-your-own flowers and PYO blueberries!

You won't want to miss it! 

Olives Coffee & Bakehouse Backyard Artisan's Market
Saturday 7/16, 10-3 

Grab a coffee and a friend and head on over to Olives Coffee & Bakehouse for a backyard artisans market! 
Olives will stay open until 3 for this event. 
Come visit and see the following during this event! 
Plum Island Drift: Costal Art & Home Décor
Love Lissy Lou: Coffee cozy maker
North Garden and Goods: Flowers and Artisans soaps
Collen Temple: Local Author and her debut of "Summer Breakdown." 
Kristen Kusler: New England Inspired artist.
Luxa Jewelry: Homemade Jewelry
Alice and Co Photos: Fine Art Photographs 
Old Friend Goods: Repurposed vintage quilts 
Beached Goods: Apparel and accessories 
Addie Fruh: Young local artist 

Tiptoe Through the Tombstones 
Sunday 7/17, 10:30-11

Wander through Newburyport’s historic 1729 Old Hill Burying Ground with noted author and historian Ghlee Woodworth, a 12th generation Newburyport native. Meet Revolutionary War heroes, captains and merchants of Old Newbury, and even a “cool, cool cat” in a stroll around this hilly graveyard. From some of the most ornate early tombstone decoration in New England to the mausoleums of Newburyport’s leading families, Old Hill Burying Ground looks down on the city from its perch above Bartlet Mall.

Summer Concert Series- John Tavano 
Sunday 7/17, 4-6 

Pack a picnic, or pick up a delicious meal from a local restaurant and music from talented artists. A great way to enjoy a summer evening.
John is a Classical /Jazz Guitarist experienced in many styles of performing techniques.
Tickets are only $10 and can be purchased on the Custom House website.

Dinner and Sake Pairing at the Joys Nest
Wednesday 7/20, 5-7

Join The Joy's Nest for a night of Thai dishes paired with a selection of sake. Presented by Ruby Wines Sommelier, Katie Kelly. Tickets are $85 so make sure you get yours today before tickets sell out! This is a summer  dinner you wont want to miss! Check out their facebook page for ticket sales! 

Newburyport Art Association 
Saturday 7/23, time : TBD 

The Summer Arts Market is returning! The NAA is is seeking artists who wish to sell their work and engage with the community. The Arts Market will be a showcase of unique and handcrafted works for purchase, with the goal of uniting art lovers and art makers!  The NAA is connecting artists and art-lovers with a pop-up market featuring a rotating roster of artists showing and selling their work. This is a great way to Support Local while discovering amazing works of art! 

River Fest Music Festival of 2022
7/23 from 12pm to 6pm
Newburyport Waterfront Park

The 20th Annual Riverfront Music Festival is a free show open to the public.  It will take place on the beautiful Waterfront Park in Newburyport, MA overlooking the Merrimack River. Due to the popularity of this event, attendees are encouraged to get there early with blankets & chairs for a day of great live music and family fun!

                              River Fest Line Up

Newburyport Art Association 
Saturday 7/30, time : TBD 

The Summer Arts Market is returning! The NAA is is seeking artists who wish to sell their work and engage with the community. The Arts Market will be a showcase of unique and handcrafted works for purchase, with the goal of uniting art lovers and art makers!  The NAA is connecting artists and art-lovers with a pop-up market featuring a rotating roster of artists showing and selling their work. This is a great way to Support Local while discovering amazing works of art! 

20th Annual Newburyport PTO Kitchen Tour & Tasting
Saturday, 7/30/22 from 10-4 

The Newburyport Kitchen Tour is celebrating its 19th year of fund raising for the Newburyport Elementary student body, grades k-8. The tour provides a unique opportunity to explore ten private residential kitchens and grounds in historic and picturesque seaside community of Newburyport. Each home showcases the unique talents, innovation and craftsmanship of the best architects, interior designers, and contractors that the Newburyport area has to offer. The tour will feature one-of-a-kind kitchens in a variety of styles from historic homes, state-of-the-art renovations and new construction.

Purchase Tickets:
Tickets are $30.  Purchase online and all proceeds benefit the Newburyport public elementary schools, grades pre-k through eight.

Yankee Homecoming Art on The Bartlet Mall
Saturday July 30th from 10:00am- 4:00pm 

Yankee Homecoming Presents Art on The Bartlet Mall. For 40 years there has been Art on The Bartlet Mall painting show the first weekend of Yankee Homecoming. This year 60 artists again will be showing all media of work including a few hand-pulled printing artists. The show is located on The Corner of High Street and Pond Street. The show is free to the public.

For questions regarding Art on Bartlet Mall contact Margette Leanna at bartletart@yankeehomecoming.com

The Yankee Homecoming Brewfest at Cashman Park 
Saturday July 31st from 5:00-9:00pm
Location - Cashman Park (No longer the Waterfront Parking Lot)

The Brewfest will take place rain or shine, under a tent at Cashman Park Newburyport. The tickets will be on sale June 15th. The General Admission costs $45, Non-drinker ticket cost $25. The first 200 guests to enter the event will receive a gift. The fundraiser usually sells out in advance and they do not expect any tickets to be on sale at the gate. A limited number of non-drinker tickets are available and MUST be pre-registered. 

This event is 21+ and requires a ticket and id for entry. No children or pets will be permitted on site. Please contact brewfest@yankeehomecoming.com with any questions. 
Please see link below for ticket purchases: 
https://m.bpt.me/event/5451220

Yankee Homecoming Art on The Bartlet Mall
Sunday July 31st from 10:00am- 4:00pm 

Yankee Homecoming Presents Art on The Bartlet Mall. For 40 years there has been Art on The Bartlet Mall painting show the first weekend of Yankee Homecoming. This year 60 artists again will be showing all media of work including a few hand-pulled printing artists. The show is located on The Corner of High Street and Pond Street. The show is free to the public.

For questions regarding Art on Bartlet Mall contact Margette Leanna at bartletart@yankeehomecoming.com