🎡 This Weekend on Martha's Vineyard: 8/14-8/16
Ag Fair, MVAAFF continued, Vibe Fest, The Wallflowers, Soulfest Greek Week + Local Event Hosting Tips
It’s my favorite week of the year, the Ag Fair! But there’s far more going on this weekend, and I’ve pulled it all together in one place neatly for you. Enjoy!
⏱️ This Week on MVacay
I’ve seen a lot of local chatter about off-island organizations hosting local pop-ups. In this article I shared how you can bring something to Martha’s Vineyard while ALSO supporting the people, businesses and organizations that work so hard year round to make this such a special place to visit:
🗺️ What To Do This Weekend
Friday, August 14, 2026
🎡 164th Annual Agricultural Fair at MV Agricultural Hall, 10a–11p Fri & Sat; 10a–6p Sun / $10-$15 / Tickets / Fiesta Rides / + $10 Cash for Parking
A classic MV summer tradition, the Ag Fair brings together carnival rides, animals, exhibits, competitions, food and family activities.
Friday highlights: Kids Corn Husking Competition at 2p, Chopstick Knitting Competition at 3p and Pet Show at 3p.
Saturday highlights: Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull at 11a, Shucking Competition at 3p, Sack Races at 5p and Tug-O-War at 5:30p.
Sunday highlights: Dog Show at 10a, Chopstick Knitting Competition at 3p and Women’s Skillet Toss at 3p.
Rides are separate from admission and parking: Unlimited ride megapasses are $70 per person per day; Friday-night unlimited wristbands are $50 from 5–10p. Individual ride cards are also available at carnival kiosks.
🎬 MVAAFF (Sat too) / $30-60 per individual program
The Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival continues its weekend programming with screenings and conversations featuring filmmakers, actors and entertainment-industry leaders. A few films with tickets remaining:
1–2:45p — The Color of Cola: A 79-minute screening followed by a conversation with co-directors Stanley Nelson and Jacqueline Olive, moderated by Warner Bros. Discovery EVP Sheereen Miller-Russell.
👗 The Co-Ops Summer Pop-Up at Salte, 12–4p / More Info
🤖 2026 Black Education Forum at Old Whaling Church, 4–5:30p / More Info / Free / Registration is required.
🧘 Free Family Yoga at The Yard, 4–5p / Free
🎹 Sublime Schubert at Stillpoint, 5p / More Info / $20
🎶 Sunset Concert Series – The Roundabouts at MVCMA Tabernacle, 6–7:30p / Free-will offering
🎭 Hadestown: The Musical at MV Film Center, 7:30p / More Info / $18
💃 Built on Stilts at Union Chapel, 7:45–9p (Sat, Sun + Mon too) / More Info / Free
The Island’s Community Dance and Performance Festival celebrates its 30th year with free, inspired dance and other forms of performance.
Saturday, August 15, 2026
🏖️ Greek Week on MV at Inkwell Beach, All Day (Sun too) / Free
🥕 West Tisbury Farmers Market at GRANGE, 9a-12p / More Info (note: alternate location thru 8/22)
🛍️ Chilmark Flea Market at Flea Market Field, Chilmark, 9a-2p / More Info
🏃 5K Run for Camp Jabberwocky at The FARM Institute, 9a / More Info
🎭 The Fabulists at Tisbury Amphitheater, 10a
🎉 MV Vibe Fest at Alley/Waban Park, 11a–8p / More Info / Free
Vibe Fest brings food, music, culture and community together for a full day in Oak Bluffs, with local vendors, performers and organizations gathering near Inkwell Beach. It includes a Vibe Fest Meets Greek Fest, a Truth & Joy Celebration with performances and a community parade with the MV Diversity Coalition. Features a Silent Disco with HBCU Legacy Week, Food including Everybody Gotta Eat, Eleven Circuit, Honorary Tavern and Yommi.
🎬 MVAAFF (Fri too) / $30-60 per individual program
2–3p — Warner Bros. Television Group Celebrates the Stars Behind Hit TV Shows: Featuring actors Luke Tennie, Nicholas Duvernay and Bre-Z, with Extra senior correspondent Mona Kosar Abdi moderating.
7–10:30p — Advanced Screening: Lanterns Ep. 1 + Earth, Wind & Fire: An advance screening of Lanterns Episode 1 followed by Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That’s the Weight of the World) and a conversation with Questlove, moderated by Sheereen Miller-Russell.
🎤 Vineyard Sound Farewell to Summer Show at Old Whaling Church, 7–9p / More Info
🎸 MVCMA Benefit Concert: The Wallflowers at MVCMA Tabernacle, 7:30–11p / More Info / $86+
🌙 MV Soulfest Kickoff Party – Vineyard Speakeasy: R&B After Dark at Indigo, 10p–12:45a / More Info
MV Soulfest kicks off its 5th anniversary celebration with a late-night R&B party at Indigo in Edgartown. Expect special guest DJs, cocktails, food.
*As a reminder, sold out events are excluded from MVacay listings.
Sunday, August 16, 2026
🛍️ Oak Bluffs Open Market at Washington Park, 10a-2p
🎨 Vineyard Artisans Festival at Historic Grange Hall, 10a-2p / More Info
☀️ MV Soulfest Sunday Soulfest Day Party at Eleven Circuit, 3–8p / More Info
🎻 Atlantic Harmony String Duo at MV Film Center, 4–5p / More Info / $25
🎻 Harlem Quartet at Old Whaling Church, 5–6:30p / More Info / $40
📖 Author Talk: Eugene Robinson — Freedom Won, Freedom Lost at Chilmark Community Center, 7–8:30p / More Info / $75
✨ Magic and Mentalism at Portuguese-American Club, 8–9:30p / More Info / $35
🎤 Community Sing at Tisbury Amphitheater, 5-6p / More Info / Free
🎶 Sundays in the Park Concert at Ocean Park, 5:30-7:30p / Free
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