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Rotary Pancake Breakfast 2026

The Gloucester Rotary will hold its annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in Stage Fort Park, located on Hough Avenue in Gloucester, MA. This popular event takes place concurrently with the Gloucester Waterfront Festival, which is sponsored by the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and is held in Stage Fort Park on Saturday-Sunday, August 15-16. A special free parking area is available for Pancake Breakfast attendees.

Tickets and sponsorships can be purchased at: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/pancakebreakfast2026/event/pancakebreakfast2025/.

Proceeds from the Pancake Breakfast will benefit local and international projects of the Gloucester Rotary Club.

Gloucester Rotary Comedy Show

Update 8/24/2026-- The online ticket system has been deactivated, but there are still a few tickets left. contact Mark Vadala (978-490-0939) to reserve tickets for Thursday, Sept 3, 2026 Comedy Show.

Tickets are now available to the annual Gloucester Rotary Comedy Night, featuring Paul Gilligan, Kelly MacFarland, Dan Donahue, and Dave Rattigan on Thursday, Sept 3, 2026, at Cruiseport Gloucester, located at 6 Rowe Square on Gloucester’s harborfront. Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 8pm.

Don't miss this evening of fun and laughter! Tickets are $35 each. Proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit local and international programs of the Gloucester Rotary. For information, contact Mark Vadala (978-490-0939).

(This event always sells out!!)

Thank you to Scamps Comedy for producing this event. (Click “Read More” for comedian bios.)

Attention Professional and Recreational Photographers

2027 Calendar Theme: The Seasons of Cape Ann. In Order to publish a beautiful calendar, the Club is requesting high quality digital photos that reflect the natural beauty of Cape Ann throughout the year. As we will be featuring one photo per month, we need images from each season: winter, spring, summer and fall. Photographs from Gloucester, Rockport, Essex and Manchester will be accepted. (Click the "Read More" link below for full details)

Entry Deadline: August 14, 2026, 12:00 PM

SAVE THE DATE! May 29, 2029

Gloucester Rotary Casino Night
Friday, May 29, 2026, 6-10pm
Cruiseport Gloucester
(6 Rowe Square, Gloucester)

The Gloucester Rotary will host a Casino Night Fundraiser, an evening of fun and philanthropy in support of the Gloucester Rotary’s mission to serve our community and our world. This event will bring together community leaders, supporters, and local businesses for a spirited night of gaming, prizes, and celebration—all to raise critical funds for programs that make a real difference. Sponsorships/ticket purchases.