Suddenly, there are so many places on Island open for the season. From breweries to ice cream shops to restaurants, retail shops and more – the Island is definitely gearing up for the 2022 Summer season! Cheers to the 2022 Season Spring Openings: Edgartown Bad Martha Farmer’s Brewery Murdick’s Fudge Katydid Backwater Kata...

*UPDATE: Please double check with the Trustees to see what the status of the beach is regarding vehicles. What does Over Sand Vehicle Permit mean? FUN of course, but no, seriously each year, Islanders and visitors have the opportunity to purchase OSV permits from the Trustees. Why purchase one of these permits? Well, for many peopl...

The annual Best of the Vineyard voting campaign is in full swing! This is the chance for YOU to vote for all your favorite Vineyard things, places, and more. Luckily, there is still time — voting ends on April 2nd, 11:59 p.m. There are even more categories, more entrants, and a 10 or more category vote. Whether you vote for 10 or i...

The African American Heritage Trail of Martha’s Vineyard added two new sites in 2021, bringing the current total to 33. Each site is dedicated to bringing to light a contribution made by people of African descent on the Island. And it’s part of our spotlight this month Black History MV: The African American Heritage Trail of Martha...

Most people think of Martha’s Vineyard for a Summer getaway – beautiful beaches, endless outdoor activities, great dining and more. However, the Winter months offer a quiet beauty that can be just as enjoyable. Ice on the Oak Bluffs Fishing Pier Winter looks much different now than it did when I first moved to Martha’s Vi...

A couple of months ago, Martha’s Vineyard Coffee Co. caught my attention on Instagram. This coffee has the most beautiful packaging, and as a big coffee fan, I had to meet the man behind this coffee. Martha’s Vineyard Coffee Co – Small Batch Specialty Coffee Roasted on the Island – The Road Less Travelled Leif Iversen did not becom...

Warm sunny days on Martha’s Vineyard may seem far away right now, but there is an important vacation planning deadline this month for anyone who has a summer rental in place or who is thinking about renting or visiting friends or family this summer on Martha’s Vineyard – Martha’s Vineyard Ferry Reservation Alert: Summer Ticket...

Great news foodies! The Food Truck, Josh Aronie’s beloved mobile foodie truck, is back in action. The Food Truck Has a New Home — and I think it has found a home to call its own for years to come! The new home of The Food Truck The Food Truck Has A New Home – YMCA Ice Arena You can find The Food Truck at the YMCA Ice Aren...

Since 2012, one of our favorite fall rituals on Martha’s Vineyard has been the annual Scarecrow Festival, organized by the Martha’s Vineyard Charter School, Based on literary characters, from a book or a script, this year’s scarecrows are quite creative and impressive. There are 70 scarecrows to discover on the ...

NOW OPEN FOR THE 2022 SEASON During Covid some people took up cooking, some people got a puppy, and some people created magic – like the Island Folk Pottery Sculpture Trail in Chilmark. Local artist Heather Geoff and potter Bill O’Callaghan worked together to create an experience unlike any other on Martha’s Vineyard. Getting to Is...