🎥 MVacay’s Jaws 50th Pocket Guide (2025)

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The 50th Anniversary of Jaws is bringing excitement to Martha’s Vineyard this summer, with screenings, cast reunions and museum exhibits. This guide covers the official Amity Homecoming Weekend (June 19–23) along with ongoing summer programming, all organized in one place for easy planning.

Updated 6/19/25 — all sold out events have been removed for ease of skimming.

📅 Daily Event Schedule

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

• 🎨 9:00 AM–4:00 PM – Fin-tastic JAWS Event @ Sea Spa Salon, Edgartown / More Info
  Temporary tattoos, candy shark bracelets, and photo ops with the shark himself. A playful salon celebration for all ages.

• 🎟️ 2:00 PM – Amity Tour of JAWS (Walking Tour) @ Edgartown Tour Co. / More Info
  See filming sites, watch clips as you walk, and hear how the island became Amity. Also offered on June 20–29 with varied times.

Thursday, June 19, 2025

• 📚 10:00 AM–5:00 PM – Amity Library Craft Day @ Edgartown Children’s Library
  Drop in for a fun, free Jaws-themed kids’ craft activity. Great for a quick stop while exploring town.

• 🎤 2:00 PM – LET’S TALK JAWS LIVE!…LIVE! @ MVMuseum / Sold Out

• 🎟️ 2:00 PM & 3:30 PM – Amity Tour of JAWS (Walking Tour) @ Edgartown Tour Co.
  Hourly tours with iPad scene references and behind-the-scenes tales. Multiple times this weekend.

• 💎 4:00–7:00 PM – Jaws Jewelry Release Party @ CB Stark, Edgartown
  Unveil of the 50th Anniversary Bruce Charm, plus refreshments, photo ops, and giveaways.

• 6:00-8:00 PM - Police Blazer Photo Op @ Red Cat Kitchen

  • Themed drinks and bar menu all weekend

• ⚾ 6:50 PM – Sharks vs. Navigators: Jaws-Themed Baseball Game @ Shark Tank Stadium / Tickets
  MV Sharks face off with Jaws-themed gear, hot dogs, and cold Narragansetts.

Friday, June 20, 2025

• 🛍️ June 20–22 – Amity Opening Weekend Sale @ Rainy Day, Edgartown
  Take 20% off during this Jaws-themed storewide celebration. Voted Best Gift Shop—expect fin-tastic finds.

• 🎥 9:30 AM – Jaws Deep Dive: A FINatic’s Look @ MVMuseum / Sold Out
  Historian Bow Van Riper explores what makes Jaws a timeless masterpiece.

• 🎤 12:00–2:00 PM – Author Signing @ Edgartown Books
  Meet Michael A. Smith (FINatics), Edie Blake (On Location), Dennis Prince, and Joe Alves.

• 🎨 1:30-3:00 PM - Shark Paint Class @ Oak Bluffs Library / Sold Out
  Adult painting workshop celebrating Jaws with guided shark-themed art. Ages 18+, all materials provided.

• 🧠 4:00-5:30 PM - Jaws Trivia: 50th Anniversary Special @ Oak Bluffs Library / Free / Info
  Test your knowledge of quotes, secrets, and shark facts at this fan-favorite trivia showdown. Play solo or bring a team.

• 🎥 4:30–6:00 PM – Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story @ MV Performing Arts Center / Sold Out
  Followed by a discussion with producer Justin Falvey, ocean advocate Wendy Benchley, and other special guests. Produced by NatGeo and Amblin.

• 🍹 6:30 PM – JAWS: The After Party @ Harbor View Hotel (Roxy Pool Bar & Lawn) / Sold Out
  Cocktails, shark swag, iconic photo ops, and a performance by the Aqualillies.

• 🎤 2:00 PM – The Shark is Broken: Behind the Scenes with Guy Masterson @ MVMuseum / Sold Out

  Olivier Award–winning producer shares how the Broadway play came to life.

• 🍻 4:00–8:00 PM – Meet the Cast Party @ The Wharf Pub (Day 1) / Sold Out
  Jeffrey Voorhees, Jeffrey Kramer, and Joe Alves join fans for mingling and memorabilia.

Saturday, June 21, 2025

• 🎥 10:00 AM – JAWS on the Water! @ Carnegie Heritage Center / Sold Out
  Retired Harbor Master Charlie Blair shares stories and props from the original set.

• 📚 10:00 AM–5:00 PM – Amity Library Craft Day @ Edgartown Children’s Library
  Craft continues through the weekend! Jaws-themed activities for young visitors.

• 🎨 10:00 AM–4:00 PM – JAWS-Themed Glass Blowing Demo @ MV Glassworks, West Tisbury / mvglassworks.com
  Visiting artist Bryan Randa creates a blown-glass Great White Shark in honor of the film's anniversary. Free to attend, open studio.

• 🧠 11:30 AM – JAWS Tangram Puzzle Challenge (Ages 8–12) @ MVMuseum / Tickets
  Kids take on a shark-shaped puzzle challenge. Includes take-home goodies.

• 📚 1:00 PM – Growing Up with 'Uncle Quint' @ MVMuseum / Sold Out
  Christopher Shaw Myers reflects on life with Robert Shaw and the legacy of Jaws.

• 🌊 4:00 PM – Wendy Benchley: From Jaws to Ocean Advocacy @ MVMuseum / Sold Out
  Wendy shares her environmental journey since the film’s release.

• 🎬 6:00 PM – Jaws in Concert @ Winnetu Oceanside Resort / Sold Out
  Outdoor screening with a live Cape Symphony performance and Discovery’s VIP Shark Week tent.

• 🍻 4:00–8:00 PM – Meet the Cast Party @ The Wharf Pub (Day 2) / Sold Out

Sunday, June 22, 2025

• 🎉 All Day – Reunion Day @ MVMuseum / Sold Out
  Live music, memorabilia, and Vineyard locals who helped film Jaws. Includes a free commemorative magazine.

• 🎤 11:00 AM – Meet Joe Alves: Jaws & Beyond @ MVMuseum / Sold Out
  Talk and book signing with the film’s original production designer.

• 🎤 12:30 PM – Greg Nicotero Brings Bruce Back to Life @ MVMuseum / Sold Out
  Hear how The Walking Dead effects artist restored the last surviving Bruce.

• 🎤 2:00 PM – On the Job with Deputy Hendricks @ MVMuseum / Sold Out
  Behind-the-scenes tales with Emmy-winner Jeffrey Kramer.

• 🎤 2:00–4:00 PM – Author Signing: Christopher Shaw Myers @ Edgartown Books
  Signing of Robert Shaw: An Actor’s Life on the Set of Jaws and Beyond.

• 📚 2:00–4:00 PM – Author Signing: Christopher Shaw Myers @ Edgartown Books
  Meet the author of Robert Shaw: An Actor’s Life on the Set of Jaws and Beyond.

• 🍺 3:00–4:00 PM – Drink Like Quint Tasting @ Rosewater Wine & Spirits, Edgartown
  Sip Narragansett’s Jaws Lager at this limited-time tasting event. Quint approved!

• 🎤 6:30 PM – JAWS Revisited Talk @ Old Whaling Church / Sold Out
  Dr. Greg Skomal shares how shark research and perception evolved post-Jaws. Tickets $30.

• 🎟️ 8:00 PM – JAWS Revisited VIP Event @ The Pelican Club at The Faraway / Sold Out
  Private gathering after Dr. Skomal’s lecture. Includes hors d’oeuvres and a conservation conversation.

• 🍻 4:00–8:00 PM – Meet the Cast Party @ The Wharf Pub (Day 3) / Sold Out

• 🎥 7:30–10:00 PM – JAWS @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story @ MV Film Center / mvfilmsociety.com
  Members-only screening + live talk with Wendy Benchley. Suggested donation benefits shark research.

Monday, June 23, 2025

• 🏛️ 10:00 AM–5:00 PM – Jaws at 50: A Deeper Dive @ MVMuseum / Tickets
  Special Monday opening to explore the full summer exhibit.

• 🛥️ 11:00 AM – Orca Cabin Reveal with Cort Corino @ MVMuseum / Sold Out
  See a full-scale reconstruction of the Orca’s interior built from film references.

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

• 🎉 June 25, 1–4 PM – Amity Week Family Party @ Harborside Inn
  Lawn games, ice cream, music, and shark-themed fun for all ages.

Friday, June 27, 2025

• 🗣️ June 27, 2–4 PM – Meet & Greet with Ryan Dacko @ Carnegie Heritage Center
  Learn more about the backstory of Quint in this deep dive author talk.

Saturday, June 28, 2025

• 🏖️ 9:00–11:00 AM – Amity Sand Castle Competition @ State Beach (Big Bridge, pond side), Edgartown / Sign Up
  Free community event with group, individual, and junior categories. Build sandcastles in honor of JAWS and learn about the local pond ecosystem.

Sunday, June 29, 2025

• 🐾 6:30 PM – Barks & Sharks Dog Costume Meetup @ Harbor View Hotel / More Info
  Dress your pup in their finest fins and join the Al Fresco Tails crew for a short sharky stroll to Eel Pond.

🦈 Ongoing Summer Programming

• 📚 Additional Author Signings at Edgartown Books:

  • June 25, 1–3 PM – Ira Marcks, Shark Summer

  • June 26, 5–7 PM – Jeffrey Voorhees (“Alex Kintner”)

  • June 28, 2–4 PM – Ryan Dacko, The Book of Quint

• 🚗 Friday, July 19 + Friday, August 23 – Jaws Drive-In Screening @ The Vineyard’s Drive-In, YMCA, Oak Bluffs / Tickets
  Celebrate 50 years of Jaws under the stars. Two nights only—get tickets early, this always sells out.

• 🎥 Sundays, June 1–August 24 – Jaws Screenings @ Edgartown Cinemas / Tickets
  Weekly Sunday showings of the original film just steps from where it was shot. Cozy, classic, and unforgettable.

• 🎭 July 5–20 – The Shark is Broken (Live Stage Play) @ MV Performing Arts Center / Tickets
  Presented by North Shore Music Theatre, this Olivier-nominated play offers a behind-the-scenes look aboard the Orca during Jaws filming. Co-written by Ian Shaw, son of Robert Shaw.

• 📅 Ongoing Exhibit: May 24–Sept 7 – Jaws at 50: A Deeper Dive @ Martha’s Vineyard Museum
  Props, rare photos, Bruce the Shark’s head, the Orca interior, and interactive exhibits.

• 🎨 Sharks in the Park Public Art Display @ Parks across Oak Bluffs
  Painted shark sculptures on view at Sunset Lake and parks along Circuit Ave (Hartford Park, Hiawatha Park, Nashawena Park, Veira Park, Ocean Park).

  • 🦈 Online Shark Art Auction opens June 20 @ 12 PM and closes July 4 @ 12 PM
    Bidding starts at $250. QR codes on each shark link to auction site.

  • 🦈 Winners Announced at Shark Art Party on July 5 (5–7 PM) @ Portuguese-American Club

• 🛳️ Ongoing: Jaws Film Tours

  • Experience MV Tours: Island-wide film sites with trivia and stops

  • HomeGrown Tours: Led by Jeffrey Voorhees with prizes and themed shuttle

• 📱 SetJetters App
  Find Jaws film locations, align your photos with scenes, and earn a digital badge.

• 🧩 Jaws 50th Escape Room Experience @ Pirates Puzzle, Edgartown / Tickets
  Play inside a replica of the Orca and help save Amity in this immersive, Jaws-themed escape room. Multiple dates available.

💡 Extras, Memorabilia & Photo Ops

• 🎁 Limited-Edition Actor Call Sheet
  $29.95 reproductions of the original 1975 call sheet available weekdays at the Chamber. Only 1,000 printed.

• 🚙 “Marty” the Brody Blazer Replica
  On display Friday at Harbor View and Saturday at Winnetu. A must for fan photos.

• 👕 Jaws in Concert Add-On Merch
  Popcorn bucket, hat, and t-shirt bundles available only with advance ticket purchase.

• 📸 Top Photo Ops

  • Jaws Mural & Collectibles @ MV Chamber of Commerce

  • Bruce the Shark + Orca interior @ MVMuseum

  • Orca Boat Replica @ OB Harbor

  • Shark Week Tent @ Winnetu

  • Artist mural wall @ Chamber

  • Roxy Pool Bar setups @ After Party

  • Mural @ MV Salads

• 🍺 Narragansett Lager Retro Cans
  Available at The Wharf Pub and during Thursday’s Jaws-themed baseball game.

I’ll keep this guide updated with ticket links and new additions as they’re announced. Please refer to the MV Chamber of Commerce and Edgartown Amity Week’s Website for the most up-to-date information. Bookmark this post, share it with a fellow fan, and keep checking back!

Graphic Last Updated May 8, 2025 - Some events have sold out since