About Beverly Homecoming

Celebrating the spirit of Beverly since 1965

ABOUT US

Celebrating the Spirit of Beverly

Beverly Homecoming is a summer celebration of the community spirit of Beverly, Massachusetts, organized by the Beverly Homecoming Committee.

Volunteer-Run

The Beverly Homecoming Committee is a volunteer-run nonprofit. After 61 years, we carry on beloved events like LobsterFest and the Homecoming Fireworks while encouraging new ideas and traditions.

Community-Funded

As an independent nonprofit funded entirely by donations from Beverly residents and community partners, our goal is to raise at least $95,000 each year for fun, family-friendly events.

Join the Committee

We welcome new members who want to get more involved in the Beverly community. Email medley@beverlyhomecoming.org or call 978-473-4948.

A NOTE FROM OUR PRESIDENT

Thank You for 61 Years of Beverly Homecoming!

This past summer was especially meaningful. We celebrated not only another incredible year of Beverly Homecoming, but also Beverly’s 400th birthday. For four centuries, our city has been shaped by the people, traditions, and community spirit that continue to make Beverly such an extraordinary place to live, work, and visit.

For more than six decades, Beverly Homecoming has brought our community together on our beaches, in our parks, downtown, and throughout our neighborhoods, to celebrate everything that makes our city so special. While Homecoming has been a beloved tradition for 61 years, the spirit of gathering together to celebrate Beverly stretches back generations, reflecting the pride we all share in calling our city home.

Beverly Homecoming has always been my favorite time of year. We are incredibly fortunate to live in our beautiful “Garden City” by the sea. Whether you’ve called Beverly home your entire life, recently joined our community, or are visiting for the first time, I hope you’ll take time to experience everything that makes this city so unique, our rich history, vibrant downtown, beautiful coastline, local businesses, and, most importantly, the people who make Beverly such a welcoming place.

As we celebrated 400 years of Beverly’s history, we also looked toward the future. Our 15-day Homecoming honored our past while creating new memories for generations to come. Planning is now underway for the 62nd Beverly Homecoming in summer 2027, another chance for neighbors to reconnect, families to celebrate together, and visitors to discover the warmth and pride that define our community.

We are also proud to continue our longstanding tradition of honoring our veterans, whose service and sacrifice have made gatherings like these possible. Their dedication to our nation and our community remains an important part of Beverly Homecoming, and we are grateful for the opportunity to recognize them at every celebration.

None of this would be possible without the incredible dedication of our volunteers, the generosity of our sponsors and local businesses, the hard work of our Board of Directors, and the continued support of the City of Beverly. Your commitment keeps this treasured tradition thriving year after year.

Thank you for being part of our 400th celebration. Here’s to the 62nd Annual Beverly Homecoming in 2027, to 400 years of Beverly, and to many more years of making memories together.

Medley Long III
President, Beverly Homecoming Committee

2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Meet the Board

The Beverly Homecoming Board of Directors is made up of community volunteers. Interested in a fun way to get involved? Email us at medley@beverlyhomecoming.org.

Medley Long III

President

Bruce Doig

Parks & Rec. Representative

Jon Paddol

Parks & Rec. Representative

Anne Vallette

Secretary

Robin Foster

Board Member

Arthur Thompson

Board Member

Maureen Emo

Treasurer

Julia Lyons

Board Member

Tara Zraunig

Board Member

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Help Keep the Tradition Going

Homecoming happens because of volunteers, sponsors and neighbors like you.