🎙️Labor Day Weekend Update: 9/1-9/3

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What To Do This Weekend

All Weekend

• ⭐ Vineyard Artisans 28th Annual Labor Day Festival at Ag Hall / info

  • Friday 4:30-6:30, Sat + Sun 10a-5p

  • The largest art show on Martha’s Vineyard, featuring only Island Artists with unique furniture, clothing, ceramics, jewelry, and fine art from the Island’s top artists. $2.00 parking fee (Note Sunday’s alternate location not at Grange Hall)

• ⭐ Maritime Month Programs at Oak Bluffs Library / info

  • Each September, the Oak Bluffs Library hosts Maritime Month to celebrate our town's maritime culture and to educate residents and visitors alike about the fragile maritime ecosystems we rely upon.

Friday (9/1)

• 🔄👨‍👩‍👧🎨Vineyard Antique and Flea at Grange Hall, 9a-3p (Last is 9/1)

• 🔄⭐ Sunset Concert Series ( Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish) at The Tabernacle, 6p / info (Last one 9/1)

• ⭐ First Friday VH at Owen Park

  • First Friday is an outdoor event in Vineyard Haven, Martha's Vineyard. We have music, art, and food, so stop by and check it out on the First Friday of each month June-October.

  • Silent Disco on the Beach: PathwaysARTS hosts another free We Dance : Silent Disco on the Beachfront for First Friday, Vineyard Haven, following the live music schedule, 9-11p

Saturday (9/2)

• 🔄👨‍👩‍👧🎨Chilmark Flea Market at 142 North Rd, 9a-2p (Last one 9/6)

• 🔄👨‍👩‍👧West Tisbury Farmers' Market at Ag Hall, 9a-12p

• ⭐ Foot It For Felix! Run (Or Walk) For Wildlife 5k, 9-11a / info

  • Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary is excited to welcome runners and walkers to its trails for this very special event! The Foot it for Felix 5K will take you through the beautiful nature trails of Felix Neck. Day-of-race registration is available from 8 to 8:45 a.m. for a fee of $35.

• ⭐ Pony Rides at Misty Meadows, 10a-12p / info

  • Join us for pony rides at Misty Meadows Equine Learning Center! Available on Saturdays, 10 a.m. until 12  p.m., July 1 through August 12 and Sept. 2. Pre-registration is required. Cost: $25 per 15-minute ride

• ⭐ Bubble Party at West Tisbury Public Library 11a-1p

  • Enjoy bubble crafts, lawn games, face paint and more!

• ⭐ Oak Bluffs Arts District Stroll at Dukes County Ave, 4-7p

  • Come down and enjoy the artist festivities that each gallery is serving up.

• MV Jazz and Blues Summerfest at Union Chapel, 6:30-9:30

  • Performances at Union Chapel- Camille Thurman and The Darrell Green Quartet / tickets

Sunday (9/3)

• 🔄👨‍👩‍👧🎵🎨Oak Bluffs Open Market at Washington Park, 10a-2p (Last one 10/8)

• 🔄👨‍👩‍👧🎵Music in the Park - Concerts at Ocean Park, 5:30 (Last one 10/8)

• 🔄🎵Sunday at Sea at Federated Church of MV, 8p (Last one 10/22)

• ⭐ MV Soundfest at The Cove, 2-10p / info

  • Featuring Anthony B, Workman Song, Rose Guerin, Dock Dance Band, DeeJay Supa Ricky Prime and DJ D-DUB. Tickets: $40-50.

• Vineyard Writers Row Literary Walking Tour at Owen Park, 4:30-6:30

  • A stroll through West Chop, illuminating stories of the great American writers. This tour features the former homes and favorite haunts and stories of these amazing accomplished writers, their friendships and Vineyard stories.  Tours will commence in front of the bandstand in Owen Park (Main street, Vineyard Haven) overlooking beautiful Vineyard Haven harbor and last approximately 90 minutes. No registration or sign up required. Free.

Save The Date

• September 5-10 - Martha's Vineyard International Film Festival / info

• September 5 - MVY Radio Patio Concert: Sandy Bailey

• September 7 - Floral Arranging Class at Slough Farm / info

• September 9 - Martha's Vineyard Wind Festival at Ocean Park / info

• September 16 - Tivoli Day Celebration on Circuit Avenue, OB

• September 16 - Jena’s Ring Challenge at the Flying Horses Carousel

• September 17 - Kids Derby Day at OB Wharf

• September 23 - Endless Summer Charity Gala at EYC / info

• September 23 - Meet the Fleet at OB Public Library

• September 23 - Little Shop of Horrors - Benefit Night at MVPAC / info

• September 24 - Vineyard Haven Library 5K Run/Walk to the Chop and Fun Run / info

• September 30 - Clamming 101 at Senge Pond / info

• October 1 - Gay Head 10k / info

• October 1 - 35th Anniversary of MV BIG Golf Fore Kids Tournament at Mink Meadows / info

• October 7 - Vineyard Artisans 20th Annual Columbus Day Festival / info

• October 21 - Martha's Vineyard Brunch Run/Walk / info

For Save the Dates for September and Beyond, check out the full list in our App.