Summer 2015 on Martha’s Vineyard: It’s a Wonderful Life!
Summer 2015 on Martha’s Vineyard: It’s a Wonderful Life!
Ahh, Martha’s Vineyard in the summer – blue ocean, warm breezes, sandy beaches, and picturesque, quaint towns, all of which remind us why we love being here. But the scenery – stunning as it is – is not the island’s only attraction.
Another appealing quality of Martha’s Vineyard is that no visitor or local, adult or child, need ever be bored. Especially during June, July, and August, the island is a beehive of activity – there is SO much to do, see, and enjoy. Whether you are “into arts and culture, outdoor and / or recreational activities, or delicious food, you will find just what you are looking for.
Some of the events are annual and others occur weekly, like Musical Mondays sponsored by the Featherstone Center for the Arts, farmers’ markets that sell locally grown food in various locations throughout the island, MV Film Festival Summer Series, MV Chamber Music Society’s concerts, or Jazz on the Vineyard.
We at Martha’s Vineyard Live Music (MVLM) participate in and support all that our local community has to offer. Our musicians perform at a variety of events.
It is impossible to list all the events here, but we’ll do our best to give you “a taste” of the island for the coming months. Summer 2015 on Martha’s Vineyard will be an exciting one so get out your agendas and start planning:
June:
June 6th at 8:00 am: the 29th annual Children’s Benefit Golf Tournament, a major fundraiser for the MV Boys and Girls Club, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of MV. Funds raised through this event help provide quality programs and services for the youth of Martha’s Vineyard. Farm Neck Golf Club, Oak Bluffs.
June 13th at 10 am: Children’s Fair with pony rides, cupcakes, grab bags, and a variety of games other attractions. Chilmark Community Church.
June 20th at 10:00 am: Celebrate the Solstice at Midsummer Faerie Festival with free music, entertainment, marionettes, Solstice Ritual, workshop, and children’s offered activities throughout the day. Washington Park, Oak Bluffs.
June 24th at 6:30 pm: All Island String Jam will bring together the island’s finest string musicians under the Summer Tent in Oak Bluffs.
June 27th at 6:00 pm: Annual Evening of Discovery, Show your support for the MV Museum at its annual gala. Bid on silent auction items, and enjoy a fabulous buffet dinner, all while supporting the Museum.
July:
July 4th at 5:00 pm: Independence Day parade – marching bands, fabulous floats, and old- fashioned fun for the whole family. Edgartown Town Center.
July 6th at 6:30 pm: Annual gala at Farm Neck Golf Club in Oak Bluffs. Featherstone Center for the Arts invites you for a wonderful evening of that includes the Silent Auction featuring a variety of gifts and fun.
July 10th to 12th at 10 am: The Vineyard Cup Regatta, individuals and teams compete in yacht races. There are plenty of fun activities for the spectators. Tisbury Wharf in Vineyard Haven.
July 18th at 5 pm: FARM Institute’s Meals in the Meadow. Enjoy an evening under the stars with live music, cocktails, and a great meal from Buckley’s Gourmet Catering. Silent and live auction. FARM Institute in Edgartown.
July 20th at 8 am: MV Hospital’s annual Golf Tournament. The event includes a pre-tournament cocktail party (non-golfers welcome), continental breakfast, course-side refreshments, luncheon reception and awards presentation. Farm Neck Golf Club, Oak Bluffs.
July 26th at 4 pm: The Possible Dreams Auction. MV’s largest annual fundraiser the proceeds from which will benefit MVCS and its mission to enhance the lives of those they serve by meeting the comprehensive needs of individuals, families and the community through a partnership of programs that provides accessible education and health and human services of the highest quality, regardless of their ability to pay. MVLM supports this event each year.
August:
August 2nd, at 9 am: MV Book Festival Features over 30 nationally acclaimed and locally celebrated authors speaking throughout the day in three tents that run simultaneously. Chilmark Community Center.
August 5th, at 9 am: Sand Sculpture Contest. Pack your pails and shovels for this family-oriented event and head to South Beach in Edgartown to enjoy a day in the sun and fun creating your sand masterpieces.
August 8th, 8:00 pm: Concert by Mike Mok and the Em-Tones, with Joe Berger on guitar. Portuguese-American Club, 137 Vineyard Avenue, Oak Bluffs.
August 10th, at 5:30: Summer Soiree and Auction to benefit the Hospice of Martha’s Vineyard. Farm Neck Golf Club, Oak Bluffs.
August 12th, at 8:00 pm: Laugh out loud at MV Comedy Fest, in Lampost/Dive Bar in West Tisbury.
August 16th, at 10:00 am: The Island Housing Trust Summer Benefit Brunch at Island Alpaca Company, West Tisbury.
August 20th to 23rd, 10 am: 154th Annual Agricultural Society Fair, Island Alpaca Company, West Tisbury.
August 27th, 10 am: Vineyard Artisans Annual Summer Festival art show, where the public can meet over 60 artisans and buy directly from them. Many demonstrations, weaving, fine furniture, pottery, stained glass, oil paintings, pastels, mixed media, sculpture, wampum jewelry, quilts, clothing, sea glass windows, handmade books and much more.
TBA: Volunteer Firefighters Association “Backyard Bash” barbecue at the Chilmark Community Center.
TBA: The 6th Annual Walter Cronkite Awards honoring people who use the power of the media to build an educated and sustainable world.
As we mentioned before, it is impossible to list all the local events and activities taking place on Martha’s Vineyard during the summer 2015 and beyond. You can get a more detailed look to see what the island has to offer.
Whatever you choose to do, we wish you a wonderful and relaxing summer 2015!
