Music

— October 4, 2026 Performers in Alphabetical Order

Olivia Gale

Performing 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Olivia Gale is a Massachusetts folk musician and one half of Meridian, a folk singing duo built around a shared love of traditional and contemporary folk music. Her performances center on vocals, harmony, and the kind of acoustic music that fits naturally on Meeting House Green.

Cynthia Keefe

Performing 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Cynthia Keefe is a North Shore musician and longtime supporter of live local music. She performs throughout the region, including community events, music nights, cruises, and local venues, and has also organized showcases celebrating local musicians and women in music.

Kevin Kelley

Performing 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Kevin Kelley is a local musician who regularly performs around the North Shore with Cynthia Keefe. Together they have appeared at community events, cruises, outdoor venues, and local gathering places throughout the region.

Marcus Kunkle

Performing 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Marcus Kunkle performs with Clay Pigeons, a New England string band known for bluegrass, honky tonk, folk Americana, and old-school country. Marcus plays a wide range of instruments, including guitar, fiddle, accordion, stand-up bass, mandolin, banjo, and dobro.

Alex MacLeod

Performing 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Alex MacLeod is a guitarist, vocalist, and longtime New England bluegrass musician. He performs with Rock Hearts and previously played with Northern Lights. His work is rooted in the New England bluegrass tradition, and he is also documenting the history of bluegrass music throughout the region. Maine Bluegrass

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Food 

We are happy to welcome Riverwalk Catering back to support our bake sale and Devil's Potluck at the Devil's Footprint this year.

Bring a revolutionary dish to share, something devilishly good, or simply pack a picnic for your own family and friends. There is no required theme and no need to get complicated. Sweet, savory, historic, ridiculous, or just your favorite thing to eat are all welcome.

There will be space on Meeting House Green for picnicking throughout the day. If the weather does not cooperate, tables will be available inside Fellowship Hall.


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The Story Keeps Changing

Nobody knows exactly what happened on Meeting House Green in 1740.

That has never stopped Ipswich from telling the story.

For generations, people have changed details, added characters, moved the Devil around the church, argued about George Whitefield, and imagined exactly how one mysterious mark ended up in a piece of stone.


The rock is still there.

The story is still told.

RSVP for Oct. 3, 2027

The Devils Footprint Annual Event is a free community celebration of Ipswich folklore, history, arts, and storytelling. Join us on Sunday, October 3, 2027 on Meeting House Green, 1 Meetinghouse Green, Ipswich, Massachusetts. Reserve a free RSVP ticket to help us plan for attendance. No payment is required. Guests may make an optional donation to support the event.