Martha's Vineyard Events Calendar

A grand 2-night affair that kicks-off the Island’s social season in early June each year. Gourmet Stroll, Patrons' Party & Auction in Edgartown.

5nd Annual LGBTQ+ Pride Parade and events around Oak Bluffs. June 12-14, 2026

Relive the magic of Amity Island at the Jaws Reunion Festival / Amity Homecoming Weekend @ MV Museum featuring cast autographs, author signings, '70s beach food, live music, and ultimate fan trivia.

3-day holiday weekend of series of events that celebrates African American arts and culture. Film screenings, speakers and events.

June 20, 2026 Event. Join the fun tasting delicious Island-grown strawberries at the Morning Glory Farm. Games, hay rides for kids.

JAWS Regatta & Amity After Dark Celebration. Meet, Greet & Mingle Party with the Cast, Crew, and JAWS Fans! at Wharf Pub.

The MV Film Society presents a weekend of feature films and musical performances that celebrate the convergence of music, culture, and film. Filmusic - Exploring Music and Culture Through Film.

Annual Chappaquidick 5-mile road race from the waters of Wasque Point to the ferry at Chappy Point.

An outdoor arts & culture event downtown Vineyard Haven on the first Friday of every month through Dec 2026.

Come view the Edgartown parade of floats, bands, classic cars. Picnics, BBQs, concerts througout the day. Spectacular Edgartown Harbor fireworks at dusk.

Come join thousands of locals and visitors for a fun filled evening strolling the Main Street.

35st Annual fundraising event with delicious food, music and Live & Silent auctions to benefit Sail Martha’s Vineyard.

Sail Martha’s Vineyard’s Vineyard Cup Regatta - Three-day regatta weekend that hits MV shores every year in July.

2-day event with lots of eating delicious Portuguese food, live music, dancing, games & celebration of vibrant Portuguese culture in Oak Bluffs, PA Club.

Race Around Martha's Vineyard is one of the nation's oldest distance races organized The Edgartown Yacht Club.

MV Documentary Film Festival Week

August 3-21, 2026 vibrant celebration of African American humor bringing together the brightest and boldest Black comedians from across the nation.

DATES: Aug 6 - 9 and Aug 14 -17,  2026

Screening feature, documentary, and short films produced by and starring African-Americans. August 7-15, 2026

An outdoor event every first Friday of the month. Running all throughout our Vineyard Haven Harbor Cultural District

The Chilmark Road Race is run on the 2nd Saturday in August in Chilmark.

A premiere annual summer event founded in 1979 to raise funds for MV Community Services. Join to bid on VIP tickets, unique on and off-Island experiences. Main auction, silent auction, a raffle, music, bar & food.

Old-fashioned Agricultural Country Fair held annually the third week in August from Thursday - Sunday. The token final hurrah of summer.

Run, walk, or roll 5K to support Camp Jabberwocky!

Jazz fans are welcome to join annual "Jazz on the Vineyard".

A summer staple event on Martha's Vineyard since 1869. A magical night when thousands of lanterns decorating gingerbread cottages light up the night. Starts with Vineyard Haven Band & community sing at the Tabernacle.

Martha's Vineyard annual fireworks held on the third Friday in August. An unforgettable evening.

Annual festival celebrating the culture and history of Oak Bluffs through world-class jazz, Neo-soul, and R&B performances, food vendors, family activities.

An outdoor arts & culture event downtown Vineyard Haven on the first Friday of every month through Dec 2026. Free

Free kite making and kite-flying competition. Frisbee games, model sailboat racing, live music.

21th annual MV International Film Festival running September 8-13, 2026. Meet the filmmakers, attend special events, cocktail parties, artist showcases, and live music at the 6-day festival in September.

Come to Martha’s Vineyard and be part of great 5-week fishing tournament, a tradition running for over 80 years for many anglers from all over the world. Meet new friends and enjoy spectacular Island sunrises & sunsets!

Wave goodbye to summer and join the annual Oak Bluffs Tivoli Day street fair and block party.

An outdoor arts & culture free event downtown Vineyard Haven on the first Friday of every month through Dec 2026. Vendors, live music, food.

A fall artisan market highlighting local crafts, artwork, and handmade goods from Vineyard artists.

Festive atmospehere, hay rides, live music, pumpkin carving, cider pressing, pumpkin bowling, a hay bale maze and other kids’ activities.

Local food, music & fun. Activities include face painting, crafts, hayrides, pumpkin carving, yarn spinning, workshops.

Celebrate community, tradition, and a little friendly competition at the annual Barn Raisers Ball, held every year on the first Saturday in November at the Agricultural Hall in West Tisbury.

The island’s largest holiday art market featuring handcrafted works by local artists. Enjoy a festive atmosphere with music, delicious food, and a wide variety of unique gifts and artwork created by Martha’s Vineyard makers.

An outdoor arts and culture festival downtown Tisbury on the first Friday of every month through Dec 2026.