Calendar Of Events

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Photo Courtesy of Alison Shaw


2012 Events

May 27
Oak Bluffs Memorial Day 5K Road Race

5K Race beginning at 10 am at the Wesley Hotel on Lake Avenue
Entry fee includes T-shirt
Contact: Roger Wey 508-693-7887

June 16Rain Date June 17
21st Annual Harbor Festival
Live music, food arts, crafts & fun on the Oak Bluffs Harbor
Noon – 5pm
Contact: Terry McCarthy 508-693-3392
mvdockside@aol.com

June 16 Rain Date June 17
2nd Annual Faerie Festival
Eclectic performers on the Oak Bluffs Harbor
Noon – 5pm
Contact: Kathleen Cowley 508-693-1215
midsummerfaeriefestival.com

June 16 - Rain Date June 17
7th
Annual Summer Solstice
Circuit Ave closed to traffic
Stroll the Street from
5 – 11pm
Contact: Dennis daRosa 508-693-0110

June 16 - Rain Date June 17
3rd
Annual Fireworks Celebration
Sea View Ave closed to traffic
over the Oak Bluffs Harbor
10pm
Contact: Dennis daRosa 508-693-0110

July 7
Arts District Stroll

Gallery Gala!
Stroll the Arts District on Dukes County Avenue for fun, food & art
4 – 7pm
Contact: Holly Alaimo 508-693-9875

July 14
The Cottagers Inc. Trivia & treasure
9am -  1pm
at Cottagers Corner
Contact:  info@cottagerscornermv.org

July 19
The Cottagers Inc. House Tour
10am -  3pm
Location(s) TBA
Contact:  info@cottagerscornermv.org

July 19 – 21
Monster Shark Fishing Tournament

The largest offshore sport fishing event held in New England.
At the Oak Bluffs Harbor
Registration at the Wesley Hotel
Contact: www.bbbfc.com

July 19; 20; 21
Library Friends of Oak Bluffs Annual Book Sale

10a – 7p; 10a – 4p; 10a – 2p
Oak Bluffs Public Library
56R School Street at Pacific Avenue
Contact: LibraryFriendsOB@gmail.com

July 21 & 22
Portuguese Holy Ghost Feast

A weekend of festive fun! Parade , music, dancing, food, games of chance.
Contact:  Charlene Alley  508-693-9875

July 26 & 27
The Cottagers Inc. African American Cultural Fair
10am – 4:30pm
Talks/Book Signings 6 – 8:30pm
Cottagers Corner
57 Pequot Ave
Contact:  info@cottagerscornermv.org

July 28
Della Hardman Day
Gala Festivities in Ocean Park
The annual celebration of the life of one Oak Bluffs Grande Dame

July 30
All-Island Art Show
Island artists and their work on exhibit and for sale at the Tabernacle
Methodist Campground, Oak Bluffs
10am – 4 pm
Contact: MVCMA office: 508-693-0525

August 2
The Cottagers Inc. 51st Annual Fashion Show
11am – 3 pm
Flatbread/Nectar’s
Contact:  info@cottagerscornermv.org

August 6 – 13
The Martha’s Vineyard Jazz Fest
401-205-6585
Contact:  mvjazzfest.com

August 6
The Martha’s Vineyard Jazz-Festers Parade
12:45pm
OB Steamship Dock
Join “Made in the Shade” Dixie Band on a
parade from the Steamship through OB
401-205-6585
Contact:  mvjazzfest.com

August 7
The Cottagers Inc. 45th Annual Clambake
3:30 – 7:30 pm
Sailing Camp Park
Barnes Road
Contact:  info@cottagerscornermv.org

August 11
Arts District Stroll

Gallery Gala!
Stroll the Arts District on Dukes County Avenue for fun, food & art.
Contact: Holly Alaimo 508-693-9875

August 15
Illumination Night
Martha’s Vineyard Camp Meeting Association annual celebration.
Band Concert, Sing-A-Long. Ceremony and the lighting of the lantern
8pm at the Tabernacle
A MUST!

August 17
Fireworks at the Ocean Park by the Sea

A sensational display at dark!
Band concert begins at 8pm. Admission is free
Contact:

September 1 - Rain Date September 2
Wind Festival
A weekend of events for the whole family!
mvwindfestival.com
Contact: Holly Alaimo  508-364-5061

September 15 - Rain Date September 16
Tivoli Day
9am – 6pm on Circuit Ave
Stroll the Street – shop and eat!
Live Music!

October 7
Columbus Day Road Race

Entry fee includes T-shirt.
Contact: Roger Wey 508-693-7887

November 23 – December 17
Santa Sweepstakes

Oak Bluffs businesses offer raffles for gift certificates

November 29
Tree Lighting in Post Office Square

Hot Chocolate to follow at Season’s Restaurant
Come meet Santa!
6:30 pm

Ongoing Events at the Featherstone Center for the Arts

June 18 to August 20
Musical Mondays at Featherstone
Local musicians on the outdoor stage.
6:30am – 2pm

June 19 to August 28
Flea and Fine Art Market on Tuesdays
Local Artisans
9:30am – 2pm

Throughout July & August

Band Concerts
Every other Sunday night in Ocean Park.
Check local newspapers for dates.
Concerts begin at 8pm