🎥 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 5/6/25 — ticket links will be added as they go live, new events will be added weekly.

📅 Daily Event Schedule

Thursday, June 19, 2025

• ⚾ 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.

• 🎤 2:00 PM – LET’S TALK JAWS LIVE!…LIVE! @ MVMuseum / Sold Out
  Live podcast-style panel with Nate Jones, Michael Smith, and Janie Jones Clark.

Friday, June 20, 2025

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

• 🎥 4:30–6:00 PM – Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story @ MV Performing Arts Center / Tickets Coming Soon
  Premiere of the official documentary from NatGeo and Amblin.

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

• 🍻 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 / Tickets
  Retired Harbor Master Charlie Blair shares stories and props from the original set.

• 🎨 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.

• 📚 1:00 PM – Growing Up with 'Uncle Quint' @ MVMuseum / Tickets
  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 / Tickets
  Wendy shares her environmental journey since the film’s release.

• 🎬 6:00 PM – Jaws in Concert @ Winnetu Oceanside Resort / Tickets
  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 / Tickets
  Live music, memorabilia, and Vineyard locals who helped film Jaws. Includes a free commemorative magazine.

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

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

• 🍻 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 /
  See a full-scale reconstruction of the Orca’s interior built from film references.

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

• 📅 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

• 🛳️ 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 Mural & Collectibles @ MV Chamber of Commerce
  Giant peel-and-stick art wall, exclusive call sheets, and summer-long merch drops.

💡 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

  • Bruce the Shark + Orca interior @ MVMuseum

  • 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 for the most up-to-date information. Bookmark this post, share it with a fellow fan, and keep checking back!