Island Events
July
4th of July Parade and Fireworks: July 4, 2010
Edgartown
Parade begins in Edgartown at 5 PM with fireworks to follow.
Tisbury Street Fair: July 8, 2010
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 10, 2010
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.
Meal in the Meadow: July 17, 2010
Aquinnah
The Farm Institute's premier buffet dinner and auction to benefit our education programs. Fabulous food by Buckley's Gourmet Catering and special local chefs.
Monster Shark Tournament: July 22-24, 2010
Oak Bluffs
The 24nd Annual Monster Shark will be held in Oak Bluffs. This event is the largest offshore sport fishing event in New England and draws hundreds of participants and on lookers to Oak Bluffs. Several State and IGFA All-Tackle World Records have been set in previous events and the excitement level is high for 2010!
August
Chicken Alley Art and Collectibles Show: August 2010
Vineyard Haven
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Outerland Possible Dreams Auction: August 2, 2010
Edgartown
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Chilmark 5K Road Race: August 14, 2010
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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Grand Illumination, the Lighting of the Oak Bluffs Cottages:
August 18, 2010
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 19-22, 2010
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 9-12, 2010
Oak Bluffs
Come to the Vineyard for the 4th annual International
Film Festival!
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Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby: September 12-October 16, 2010
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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Tivoli Day Festival: September 18, 2010
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.
October
Chocolate Festival: October 8-10 2010
Edgartown
If you love chocolate you won't want to miss Featherstone's 7th Annual Art of Chocolate Festival. Friday Oct. 8 Preview Party, general admission Oct. 9th.