Island Events
June
American Cancer Society Relay for Life: June 5, 2009
Oak Bluffs
Each year, across the nation, one event brings together
entire communities to take part in the fight against cancer. That event
is the American Cancer Society Relay For Life. It's a time and place where
people come to celebrate those who have survived cancer, remember those
we've lost, and fight back against a disease that touches too many lives.
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Taste of the Vineyard: June 11-13, 2009
Edgartown
The Island's finest restaurants, caterers
and beverage purveyors can all be found in the same place at the same time
for this one night only. Come take a gourmet tour of the Vineyard to kick
off the summer.
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Annual Lighthouse Challenge: June 12-14, 2009
Island Wide
A Lighthouse Challenge is an event hosted by the
Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce in which lighthouse enthusiast from
all over the country are challenged to visit all of the lighthouses in
a geographical area with in a specified period of time.
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July
Mashpee Wampanoag Pow Wow: July 2009
Aquinnah
Come to an authentic Pow Wow hosted by the Wampanoag
Tribe.
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Tisbury Street Fair: July 8, 2009
Vineyard Haven
On July 8, the town of Vineyard Haven closes its
Main street and turns it into a teeming party scene to mark its birthday
with the Tisbury Street Fair. Join in the fun of shopping, food, and fun!
Art District Stroll: July 18, 2009
Oak Bluffs
Gallery Gala! Stroll the Arts District on Dukes County Avenue for fun, food & art. Contact Holly Alaimo at 508-693-8877 for details.
Portuguese Holy Ghost Feast: July 18-19, 2009
Oak Bluffs
Enjoy traditional Liguica Soup, Sausages, potatoes,
kale and cabbage & great live music during this much anticipated weekend-long
event. Not to be missed! Parade, music, dancing, food & games of chance.
Fun for the entire family. Contact the Holy Ghost Association at 508-693-9875 for more
information.
August
Chilmark 5K Road Race: August 2009
Chilmark
Since 1976, the Chilmark Road Race has
been run along beautiful but oh-so-hilly Middle Road. Proceeds from the
race are donated to the Town Affairs Council to assist in the operations
of the Chilmark Community Center.
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Outerland Possible Dreams Auction: August 3, 2009
Edgartown
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Chicken Alley Art and Collectibles Show: August 16, 2009
Vineyard Haven
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Grand Illumination, the Lighting of the Oak Bluffs Cottages:
August 19, 2009
Oak Bluffs
Come see the historic Oak Bluffs cottages adorned
with colorful Chinese and Japanese lanterns, and both a Community Sing
and a band concert are held in the Tabernacle.
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Martha's Vineyard Livestock Show and Fair: August 20-23, 2009
West Tisbury
One of the traditions on Martha's Vineyard is the
Annual Agricultural Society Livestock Show and Fair. Now in its 142nd
year, the fair takes place on the grounds of the Agricultural Society
in the rural town of West Tisbury.
September
Martha's Vineyard International Film Festival: September 10-13, 2009
Oak Bluffs
Come to the Vineyard for the 4th annual International
Film Festival!
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Tivoli Day Festival: September 12, 2009
Oak Bluffs
Tivoli Day, a day of festivities named for the building
that once stood on the site of the present day Oak Bluffs police station.
Fall 2009 Permaculture Design Certificate Course: September 14-25 2009
Martha's Vineyard Hostel
12-day course led by New England native and noted Permaculture Instructor, Dick Pierce, and Vineyard designers/ practitioners/farmers/gardeners. The Course offers practical training and skills in sustainable living.
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Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby: TBA
More than 3,000 folks a year fish our tournament
adding hundreds of memories, friendships and fish stories to their lives.
The profits derived from the Derby are given back
to this Island community through scholarships to its young people and
contributions to conservation activities to protect this marvelous island.
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