Community Festivals
June 12, 14: Taste of the Vineyard, Daniel Fisher House & Gardens, Edgartown
Sample a variety of local foods at the Gourmet Stroll on June 12, featuring the Island’s finest restaurants and caterers. Then on June 14, enjoy an evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, live music, a silent and live auction, and a catered dinner at the Patrons’ Party and Auction. Find all the details at vineyardtrust.org.
June 14–15: Pride Weekend, Oak Bluffs
This 4th annual, family friendly event includes a Pride Parade, a party in Ocean Park, live music, a brunch celebrating drag culture, and more. It enables LGBTQ+ individuals and others to gather together and to foster a sense of community. To learn more, visit obamv.com.
June 21: HarborFest, Oak Bluffs
Kick off the summer season with a fun-filled harborside festival in Oak Bluffs. Celebrate with live music, food, art, crafts, and shopping from local vendors. This annual one-day event is from 10 am to 6 pm along Lake Ave. Rain date: June 22. For the latest information, check obamv.com.
Exhibits & Gardens
Martha’s Vineyard Garden Club, West Tisbury
Enjoy programs and activities that cover a wide range of gardening topics and offer hands-on experience. The M.V. Garden Club provides an opportunity to meet other people with similar interests, to learn and share together, and to have fun. For the latest events and workshops, visit marthasvineyardgardenclub.org.
Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
A community art center offering year-round arts education and experiences for all ages and abilities. Galleries, studios, and outdoor spaces provide creative outlets for visitors, students, and artists. For more information on classes, shows, and events, visit featherstoneart.org or call 508-693-1850.
Island Folk Pottery & Sculpture Trail, Chilmark
Walk along a quarter-mile enchanting trail through the woods and discover whimsical sculptures on the way to an Island Folk Pottery shop. Created by artists Bill O’Callaghan and Heather Goff, the path is open daily from 9 am to dusk. Their gift shop is open on Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 11 am to 5 pm, and on Sunday, 2 pm to 5 pm. To learn more, visit islandfolkpottery.com or call 508-955-9944.
Polly Hill Arboretum, West Tisbury
Discover unique trees, cones, berries, and autumn leaves by taking a stroll through the beautiful historic grounds at Polly Hill Arboretum. Guided tours, scavenger hunts, and other activities are often available, and pamphlets can be picked up near the visitor center, which is on a bus route off State Road. For details, visit pollyhillarboretum.org or call 508-693-9426.
Martha’s Vineyard Museum, Vineyard Haven
The Martha’s Vineyard Museum is committed to collecting, preserving, and sharing all facets of the Island’s story, from the familiar to the untold. Check out exhibits, guest speakers, and community events at MVM. Explore maps, manuscripts, objects, photos, oral histories and more. Call 508-627-4441 or visit mvmuseum.org.
Trustees’ Mytoi Japanese-style Garden, Chappaquiddick
Take a mindful stroll along winding footpaths that are nestled among a uniquely designed, secluded garden with a tranquil pond. It includes pine and birch trees, flowering bushes, a bridge, benches, and a wooden shelter for quiet contemplation. 9 am to 5 pm. Visit thetrustees.org/place/mytoi.
Farm Activities
Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society, West Tisbury
Discover all kinds of workshops, classes, and events related to gardening, farming, and homesteading. Most of them are held at the Agricultural Hall, but also at other sites around the Vineyard. For the schedule, visit marthasvineyardagriculturalsociety.org.
Island Alpaca, Oak Bluffs
Spend some time with adorable and gentle alpacas and learn more about these curious creatures, including where they come from, their interesting behaviors, and why they are important. To find out what this unique farm has to offer, such as fun classes, events, and a gift shop, visit islandalpaca.com or call 508-693-5554.
Trustees’ FARM Institute, Edgartown
Find activities for the whole family at the Trustees’ 162-acre working farm in Katama, which has cows, goats, chickens, sheep, and other animals, plus a vegetable garden, pastures, a farm store, and a commercial kitchen. Programs include tours, cooking classes, yoga, and farm-to-table dinners. For details, visit thetrustees.org/tfi or call 508-627-7007.
Films and Theater
Circuit Arts, West Tisbury
Experience a vibrant mix of arts programming at the Grange Hall in West Tisbury and venues across the Island. Circuit Arts presents pay-what-you-can film screenings, live theater, dance, comedy, and more. Tickets and event details are available at circuitarts.org. We also proudly program and operate the Vineyard’s Drive-In at the YMCA in partnership with the Martha’s Vineyard YMCA. Learn more at driveinmv.com.
Martha’s Vineyard Film Center, Vineyard Haven
In addition to films and documentaries offered year-round, the 11th annual M.V. Environmental Film Festival will be on May 22–25. The 9th annual SPECTRUM Film Festival will be held in June over the course of several weeks in recognition of Pride Month. The 13th annual FILMUSIC Festival will take place from June 26–29. For more information, visit mvfilmsociety.com or call 508-696-9369.
Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse, Vineyard Haven
Enjoy stage plays, live music, poetry, art exhibits, musicals, and much more at the Island’s only professional year-round theater. M.V. Playhouse is located on Church Street, just around the corner from Main Street. There are also outdoor productions at the Tisbury Amphitheater in a beautiful wooded setting near Lake Tashmoo. For details, visit mvplayhouse.org or call 508-696-6300.
Local Markets
West Tisbury Farmers Market
Founded in 1934 by Island farmers in response to the Great Depression. Revived in 1974 by a ragtag group of hippies, yankees, and retired English teachers, the West Tisbury Farmers Market is Martha’s Vineyard’s oldest, largest, and finest open air market. M.V. Agricultural Hall. Wednesdays and Saturdays starting in June, 9 am to 12 pm. Visit wtfmarket.org.
Edgartown Village Market, Daniel Fisher House
Every Tuesday starting June 17, find Island-grown produce, flowers, provisions, and one-of-a-kind goods in an open-air setting. This Main Street market is accessible to bikers and pedestrians, and it gives shoppers a chance to meet with local growers and makers. To learn more, visit edgartownvillagemarket.com.
First Fridays, Vineyard Haven
At this community-inspired outdoor event on the first Friday of each month, celebrate the local art and culture of the Island. It takes place throughout the Vineyard Haven Harbor Cultural District. Visit firstfridayvh.com.
Oak Bluffs Open Market, Washington Park
Shop for Island-grown produce, original artwork, handmade jewelry, fine crafts, summer flowers, specialty foods, and vintage finds in an open market near Oak Bluffs Harbor. It’s like a farmers market, antique show, artisan fair, and a body/mind/spirit expo all in one, plus live music. Every Sunday starting May 25, from 10 am to 2 pm. For updates, visit facebook.com/oakbluffsopenmarket.
Chilmark Flea Market
During the summer, the Chilmark Community Church sponsors the beloved Chilmark Flea Market every Wednesday and Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm, weather permitting. It is located at 142 North Road in Chilmark. Visit chilmarkchurch.org.
Vineyard Artisan Festivals
Come and see all the new work that Island artists have been working on all winter. There is free parking and admission, catered food, many demonstrations, and a playground for kids. This annual tradition is open Memorial Day weekend, every Sunday starting June 15, and every Thursday starting July 3. Visit vineyardartisans.com.
Music Concerts
June 14: 45th Annual Bloomsday Celebration, Katharine Cornell Theater, Vineyard Haven
This annual event of music, drama, and humor is based on the text and life of James Joyce. Performers include Chris Buehler, Molly Conole, Philip and Hans Dietterich, Mark Lovewell, Maurice “Buck” Reidy, and Pam Schnatterly. Plus a world premiere by composer Philip Dietterich of poem XXXI from “Chamber Music.” It takes place on Saturday, June 14, from 8 to 9:30 pm. Visit artsandsociety.org.
Music in the Square, Eisenhauer Gallery, Edgartown
Shimmy over to the courtyard at Eisenhauer Gallery as they welcome back beloved bands for the season. The concerts take place every Thursday, starting June 19, from 6 to 8 pm. The performers include the Mike Benjamin Band, Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish, Awen Family Band, Blueswitch Blues Band, and more. For details, visit eisenhauergallery.com.
Outdoor Concerts, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
On Mondays starting June 23, and Fridays starting June 27, enjoy musical performances on the beautiful lawn surrounding the Art Barn’s deck. All tickets for the performances will be sold online starting at 12 pm the week prior to a concert. The lineup includes Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish, Jon Zeeman, Grateful Dread, and many more. For the schedule, visit featherstoneart.org/music.html.
Recreation
M.V. Land Bank’s Annual Cross-Island Hike
On Saturday, June 7, experience the beauty of the Vineyard on a guided hike across multiple towns along trail systems, short sections of paved or dirt roads, and shorelines. It is usually less than 20 miles and about 7 hours, but participants can opt to walk a portion of the route. For more details and the itinerary, visit mvlandbank.com.
Island trails and beaches, sunrise to sunset
Enjoy hiking or biking on trails, kayaking on ponds, walking on the beach, and other recreational activities on the protected properties maintained by the M.V. Land Bank, Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation, Mass Audubon, The Trustees of Reservations, and the state of Massachusetts. Learn more at mvtimes.com/island-trails and view an Island-wide map at vineyardvisitor.com.
For more events and activities on Martha’s Vineyard, visit vineyardvisitor.com and mvtimes.com/things-to-do-4-2.
