Salem, Massachusetts website

Mobile Version




Salem. Still Making History












Instagram

Blog

Groups

LGBT

Weddings & Special Events

Haunted Happenings

History
..




Stay














Do






































Eat











Shop








Resources





























....


The Custom House at Salem Maritime National Historic Site
Lobster and Raw Bar at Finz
Witch Dungeon Museum Photo Jared Charney
Salem Trolley passing Peabody Essex Museum
Aerial View of Salem. Photo Pictures from the Sky
The Custom House at Salem Maritime National Historic Site
Lobster and Raw Bar at Finz



1

2

3

4

5


Start

Stop
..

2015 Mass Poetry Festival





Mark your calendars for a visit to Salem in 2015
There is always something great happening in Salem.
Massachusetts Poetry Festival
 May 1-3
 The Massachusetts Poetry Festival showcases nearly 100 poetry readings and workshops, a small press and literary fair, panels, poetry slams, visual arts, and open-air performances. Panel topics range broadly from the state of poetry, poetry and gender, book publishing, and modernism in contemporary art, to the Common Threads Reading, where contemporary poets with Massachusetts ties discuss their literary connections. More than 150 local and nationally known poets engage with thousands of New Englanders each year.
MassPoetry.org
Salem Arts Festival photo Social Palates
Salem Arts Festival
 June 5-7
 For three days each June, this FREE family-friendly festival transforms downtown Salem, MA, into an opportunity for the arts community to showcase their talents.  Now in its seventh year, the festival boasts attendance numbers in the thousands and celebrates all the arts: painting, photography, sculpture, dance, music, writing, film, new media, performance, theatre, poetry, culinary, and more!
SalemArtsFestival.com
North Shore Pride Parade
 June 20
 Join dozens of local businesses, faith groups, and community organizations for the North Shore Pride Parade and Festival. All are welcome to attend this day-long event celebrating unity in the community.
NorthShorePride.org
Salem Celebrates the 4th!
 July 4
 Bring your beach blankets and d folding chairs to enjoy the 42-piece Hillyer Festival Orchestra on Derby Wharf at the Salem Maritime National Historic Site for a grand celebration of our nation’s Independence Day.  Featuring a Pops concert, a Kid Space play area, and fireworks launched over Salem Harbor, this is a quintessential celebration of the 4th of July.
Salem.com 
Salem Seafood Festival
Salem Willows Seafood Festival
 July 10 – 12
 Indulge yourself at the Salem Willows Seafood Festival! The North Shore’s top restaurants will be serving-up their famous seafood specialties. Lobster galore, fried clams, and all the New England Favorites! On-going entertainment, Culinary Chef Demonstrations, KiddieLand, Beverage Court and Fireworks!  
FestEventsNE.com  
Salem Heritage Days
 August 1 – 10
 Celebrate the past and the present during the annual Salem Heritage Days. Featuring food, fun, and activities for all ages, highlights include the Essex Street Fair, the Ice Cream Bowl, and the Car Show on Chestnut Street.
Events.Salem.org
Salem Maritime Festival
 August 2
 Celebrate ships, sailors, sawdust and song at this annual free family festival. Hosted by the National Park Service, the festival features live music, historical re-enactors, tall ships, demonstrations, and interactive programs and crafts for families.
nps.gov/sama 
Salem Jazz & Soul Festival
 August 15 – 16
 The Salem Jazz and Soul Festival recreates and renews the vibrant jazz scene that began at the Salem Willows in the 1920s, when Duke Ellington and other musicians from the Big Band era played at the seaside park in Massachusetts.  The festival builds on this rich jazz history — adding soul, blues and funk to the mix – and shining the spotlight on talented musicians from Boston’s North Shore and beyond.
SalemJazzSoul.org  
Boat Festival
Antique & Classic Boat Festival
 August 22 – 24
 A rare chance to see vintage motor yachts and sailboats, board vessels, meet skippers and crews and vote for your favorite boat!  A crafts market, artists, old-time band music, children’s activities, the Blessing of the Fleet and more!  The vessels will be on display to the public over the weekend at Brewer Hawthorne Cove Marina.
BoatFestival.org 
CountryFest
 August 28 – 30
 Head to Salem Willows for three days of live Country Music and line dancing, BBQ, mechanical bull riding, racing pigs, kiddieland, a beer and wine garden, and fireworks.  It promises a weekend of family-friendly, finger-lickin’ fun!
FestEventsNE.com  
 
Salem Spice Festival
 September 12 – 13
 Celebrate Salem’s long and fascinating history with exotic exports from around the world at the Salem Spice Festival. Spices, herbs and teas in food, drink, medicines, and arts and crafts will be explored.  Crafts, food samples and demonstrations, live music and fascinating lectures, workshops and storytelling will all be featured. At Salem 1630: Pioneer Village. 
PioneerVillageSalem.org
Haunted Happenings
Salem Haunted Happenings
 October 1 – 31
 A festive celebration of Halloween and fall in New England, more than 250,000 people come to Salem Haunted Happenings each year.  Events include a Grand Parade, the Haunted Biz Baz Street Fair, Family Film Nights on Salem Common, costume balls, ghost tours, haunted houses, live music, and chilling theatrical presentations. An ABA Top 100 Event.
HauntedHappenings.org 
Salem Literary Festival
 November 6 – 7
 For readers, for writers, for lovers of books: Salem Lit Fest is a weekend of opportunity for readers and writers to connect in historic venues throughout downtown Salem.
SalemLitFest.org
Salem Restaurant Week
 November 8 – 12, 15 – 19
 Salem Restaurant Week is the perfect time to dine out at the dozens of excellent eateries.  There will be a wide variety of delicious foods, including steak, seafood, Italian classics, contemporary cuisine, American favorites and exotic ethnic treats.  Restaurants will offer multiple choices for appetizers, entrees, and desserts. 
 Salem-Chamber.org 
Salem Holiday Happenings
 November 27 – January 1, 2015
 Celebrate, shop, and dine in Salem during the holiday season.  Festival highlights include Historic Salem, Inc.’s annual Christmas in Salem Historic House Tour a Holiday Stroll, and New Year’s Eve Launch!
Salem.org 

 This is a sampling of the diverse programming found in Salem, Massachusetts each year. In addition to these annual events and incredible exhibitions, programming at the Peabody Essex Museum, Salem State University, Salem Theatre, the House of the Seven Gables, and the many restaurants and bars guarantee a different experience for every visit.  Visit Salem.org any time to find more information on all of the programs, events and festivals in Salem, Massachusetts. 
Join the conversation with Destination Salem on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram! Follow @destsalem and hashtag #SalemMA.
Posted by Kate on 04/17 at 03:55 PM Permalink          
..
New
Special Events


Salem
Events Calendar

All Events
Featured Events


May 2 - May 3 
Massachusetts Poetry Festival 2015

Massachusetts Poetry Festival 2015On May 1-3, 2015 the 7th Massachusetts Poetry Festival will take place in historic downtown Salem, creating the epicenter of contemporary American poetry by offering rare...
Location:
Downtown Salem

May 2 9am 
Clean Sweeps Day at Lafayette Park

Clean Sweeps Day at Lafayette ParkJoin the Salem Beautification Committee volunteers and help is get Lafayette Park ready for summer visitors! Bring a rake or broom! We'd love to see you!
Location:
Lafayette Park in Salem, MA

May 2 9am 
Friends of Salem Woods: May Hike

Friends of Salem Woods: May HikeJoin us on May 2 for Chris Burke's first hike of the season. If you are new to the FOSW group, welcome! We'll meet at the trail head sign, in the parking lot of Olde Salem...
Location:
Olde Salem Greens Golf Course

May 2 9:30am - Dec 31 
AM Coffee Walks

AM Coffee WalksTake a stroll with Salem Food Tours! These walking tours of the downtown and waterfront area of Salem give locals and visitors a great overview our delicious City, including...
Location:
Salem Food Tours

May 2 10am - Nov 29 
New England Pirate Museum

New England Pirate Museum A guided tour through the Museum where you will view historical artifacts, experience the adventures of New England sea-robbers, board a pirate ship and explore an 80ft...
Location:
New England Pirate Museum


Localist Online Calendar Software

Free Guide!..



Salem Resources
About Destination Salem

Salem Film Office

Cruise & the Salem Wharf

Media Kit


About Salem
History of Salem

Haunted Happenings


Languages







.




.
Follow Us









Instagram


Subscribe to Our Blog.

    .
Haunted Happenings in Salem
North of Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau
BuildingSalem.com
Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism
BostonUSA

copyright © 2015 Destination Salem
.                
http://www.salem.org/17th_Century.shtml