🎷 Long Weekend Update: 8/30-9/2 - Events on Martha's Vineyard

jazz and blues summerfest, artisans festival, burgers, meet horses, flower picking

We made it to September!

As we tumble into September events updates might seem a bit lighter, and I’m sad to say this week the “Closing for the Season” section is back. There’s still lots to look forward to!

⏱️This Week on MVacay

Wow! You all really gave some love to this article, thank you! I suppose I could’ve also titled it ‘Rules we Wish Visitors Would Follow’ but I’m glad it resonated. I plan to update it this weekend with a few great ideas that have trickled in. We now have a place on the internet where anyone can learn some of our unspoken etiquette:

🤫 Unwritten Rules of Martha's Vineyard

I talk about MV Bucket List items all the time, but the truth is that I have a few I still personally haven’t completed. This summer I tackled a bunch of new activities and will continue to write about them each week throughout the fall. Up this week - a biplane ride! You’ve gotta do it!

Martha's Vineyard Activity Spotlight: Classic Aviators Biplane Ride

🗺️ What To Do This Weekend

Friday, August 30

• 🎨 Art Opening: Paradise at Winter Street Gallery, 4-7p / More Info / Free

  • View new works by Lizzy Gabay, capturing moments of movement and stillness through rich natural tones.

• 🎨 Vineyard Artisans Labor Day Festival (Preview) at Agricultural Hall, 4:30-6:30p (Sat & Sun 10a-5p too) / More Info / Free

• 🎨 Opening Reception for ‘Generations: A Legacy of Art and Culture’ at MV Museum, 5:30-7p / More Info / Free and open to all

  • Celebrate the Widdiss family's artistic heritage, featuring pottery and wampum from the Wampanoag Tribe, with light refreshments and opening remarks.

• 🎷 Martha's Vineyard Jazz and Blues Summerfest 2024 at Old Whaling Church, 6-9p (All Weekend) / More Info / $60

  • Fri at 6 and Sun at 6 - Concert at Old Whaling Church

  • Sat 4-6p - Free Outdoor Concert at Oak Bluffs Library

• 🎭 Billy Baloo @ Martha's Vineyard Playhouse, 7p / More Info

  • Enjoy a musical tale of love, gold, and beavers in this fun and unique performance. Tues-Sat through 9/14.

• 🎥 Albany Road (Special MV Preview Engagement) at MV Film Center, 7:30p / More Info / $20 (Sat too)

  • Catch the film that won Best Picture at the recent MV African American Film Festival, followed by Q&A with writer and director Christine Swanson

Saturday, August 31

• 🔁🧑‍🌾 West Tisbury Farmers' Market at Agricultural Hall, 9a-12p More Info

• 🔁🛍️ Chilmark Flea Market at Chilmark Flea Market, 9a-2p More Info

• 🏃‍♂️ Foot it for Felix 5K at Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, 9a / More Info / $35

  • Run or walk along scenic trails, with proceeds benefiting wildlife protection and conservation.

• 🐴 Summer Open House at Misty Meadows Equine Learning Center, 10a-12p / More Info / Free

  • Enjoy hands-on horse activities, demonstrations, and a tour of the equine learning center.

• 🎶 Live Music: Sean and Katy McMahon at Black Dog Tavern, 6-8p / More Info / Free

• 🎥 The Vineyard's Drive-In: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone at YMCA, 7:30p / More Info / $40 per car

Sunday, September 1

• 🔁🛍️ Oak Bluffs Open Market at Washington Park, 10a-2p More Info

• 🍔 Burgers and Bubbles at 99 Main St, 3-6p / More Info / $150

  • Celebrate the end of summer with gourmet burgers, Veuve Clicquot, and a culinary competition judged by attendees, plus a raffle, silent auction, and live music.

• 🌸 Family Flower You Pick at Slough Farm, 4-6p / More Info / $25

  • Pick and arrange your own flowers from the farm's beautiful garden, guided by the garden manager.

• 🎶 Sunday in the Park Concert Series at Ocean Park, 5:30-7:30p

Monday, September 2

• 🇺🇸 Labor Day! Town offices closed.

Catch TBD Improv this month on 9/13 at Grange Hall

📅 Save The Date

• September 3-8 - MV International Film Festival

• September 6 - First Friday Vineyard Haven

• September 7 - Young Eagles Rally at Katama Airfield

• September 7 - Corn Shuck + Shimmy at Morning Glory Farm

• September 7 - Martha's Vineyard Wind Festival

• September 7-8 - Aquinnah Powwow

• September 8 - Potters Bowl at Feathestone

• September 13 - TBD Improv at Grange Hall

• September 14 - Touch-a-Boat at OB Library

• September 14 - George V. Tankard Jr. Memorial 5K Road Race

• September 15 -October 19 - MV Striped Bass + Bluefish Derby

• September 19-21 - Martha’s Vineyard Songwriters Festival

• September 21 - Tivoli Day in Oak Bluffs

More events on the MVacay Events Mobile App and Save the Date: MV Events 2024

📍Island Updates

• Katama Candle Company recently launched their online store - selling locally made, soy hand-poured candles.

• Geno’s Backyard BBQ is a southern BBQ and Clambake caterer who also does drop-off.

• Dick’s Downtown Dogs is wrapping up their first season grilling hot dogs and brats and offers catering.

• Closing/Season Endings:

  • Edgartown Village Market is done for the season

  • West Tisbury Farmers Market is only on Saturdays for the rest of the season, no more Wednesdays

  • Midnight Mediterranean will be closing for the season next week.

📌 Quick Reference:

As always: Times, Dates + Events Are Subject to Change (especially due to weather)! As soon as an event is Sold Out, I do my best to remove it from this newsletter. You can always find the most updated, searchable version at MVacay.com