As we get closer to the the summer season, we wanted to bring you a list of Island events and dates to add to your Martha's Vineyard vacation calendar. It is sure to be a summer to remember especially with Jaws celebrating its 50th birthday (more to come on this sure to be legendary series of events). We're calling our guide simply our Martha's Vineyard Summer Events Calendar 2025
Martha's Vineyard Summer Events Calendar 2025 - May
Though not quite summer yet, we like to think that Memorial Day weekend is the kick off to the season, and the weeks and weekends leading up to this special weekend have a lot to offer Islanders and visitors alike.
- May 3rd: Bike MS Ride the Vineyard 2025
- May 5th - 7th: Martha's Party Wedding + Event Conference
- May 17th: Edgartown's Porchfest
- May 22nd - 25th: MV Film Society Environmental Film Festival
- May 24th: JAWS Exhibit opens at the Martha's Vineyard Museum
- May 24th - 25th: Vineyard Artisans Memorial Day Festival
- May 24th: 50th Anniversary Jaws: A Deeper Dive Exhibit Opens at MV Museum
- May 25th: Hopsice of MV Annual Memorial Road Race
- May 26th: Memorial Day
Martha's Vineyard Summer Events Calendar 2025 - June JAWS 50th Anniversary and Much More
Summer is here, and the Island is turning up the heat with events! This is when Martha's Vineyard becomes Amity Island. This is the month that Jaws 50th Anniversary is celebrated in JAWSOME style!
- June 1st: Brazil Fest
- June 3rd: Edgartown Village Market Begins on Tuesdays
- June 6th: Vineyard Haven host its first First Friday of the season (though October 3rd)
- June 7th: The West Tisbury Farmer's Market begins
- June 11th: Best of the Vineyard Party
- June 12-14: A Taste of The Vineyard weekend
- June 14-15: Oak Bluffs Pride Parade/Weekend
- June 19th: Various Juneteenth events
- June 19th-23rd: Jaws 50th Homecoming Weekend - Special events, guests, and programs complementing the Jaws at 50 at the MV Museum
- June 20th: Aquinnah Lighthouse 10 Year Celebration (tentative date)
- June 20 - 22: Jaws 50th Anniversary Celebration: Meet, Greet + Mingle Party with Jeffrey Voorhees + Special Guests at the Wharf Pub
- June 20th - 29th: Amity Week in Edgartown
- June 20th - 22nd: Juneteenth Jubilee
- June 21st: JAWS In Concert (Movie with live orchestra at the Winnetu)
- June 21st: Jaws Harborfest
- June 21st: Edgartown Race Weekend
- June 21st: Strawberry Festival at Morning Glory Farm - double check date
- June 25th: The first Chilmark Flea of the season (through September)
- June 26th - 29th: MV Film Society's Film Music Festival
- June 28th: Martha’s Vineyard Museum Evening of Discovery
Martha's Vineyard Summer Events Calendar 2025 - July 4th Parade and Fireworks
If you are on Martha's Vineyard in July, not only are there a number of fantastic events but this is also time to hit the beaches. July is always a fun month to be on the Island - after all we kick off the month with the 4th of July.
- July 4th: Annual Edgartown 4th of July Parade + Fireworks
- July 5th: Martha's Vineyard Camp Association Flea Market
- July 8th: Tisbury Street Fair
- July 9th: The kickoff to the Sound of the Vineyard (Wednesdays through August)
- July 10th: Sail MV Seafood Buffet & Auction
- July 11th: Martha's Vineyard Camp Meeting Association Sunset Concert Series (through August)
- July 11 - 13th: Vineyard Cup Regatta
- July 12th - 13th: Fluke for Luke Fishing Tournament
- July 13th - 18th: Oak Bluffs Bluewater Classic
- July 16th - August 10th: Play: The Tempest at MV Playhouse
- July 19th: Portuguese American Club Feast
- July 19th: Annual Summer Gala at Featherstone
- July 19th: Annual Native Artisan Market and Festival at Aquinnah Cultural Center
- July 20th: Portuguese American Club Parade
- July 20th: 47th Annual Possible Dreams Auction
- July 25th - 27th: Martha’s Vineyard Tennis Open
- July 27th - August 2nd: Legacy Week on The Vineyard
- July 28-August - MV Film Society Documentary Week at MV Film Center
Martha's Vineyard Summer Events Calendar 2025 - August Ag Fair African American Film Festival Grand Illumination & Much, Much More
It's here -- the month so many people wait for! The fair, the fireworks, the MVAAFF, the warm water, it's August. It's the pinnacle of summer, and Martha's Vineyard is THE place to be!
- August 1st-2nd: Sankofa Festival at OB Library
- August 1st - 3rd: Martha's Vineyard Book Festival
- August 2nd: MVCMA Craft Fair
- August 3rd: Misty Meadows Summer Benefit, Student Showcase Extravaganza
- August 4th or 5th: Vineyard Chabad Jewish Cultural Festival
- August 1st-9th: 23rd Annual Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival
- August 4th: Hospice of MV Summer Soiree
- August 4th: MVCMA All-Island Art Show
- August 4th-22nd: 14th Annual MV Comedy Festival
- August 7th-9th + 16th-18th: 29th Annual Built on Stilts Festival
- August 9th: MV Black Book Festival
- August 9th: 50th Anniversary Celebration, The Toast with Vineyard Preservation Trust
- August 9th: Chilmark Road Race
- August 13th - 24th: Annual Gingerbread MVCMA Cottage Tour
- August 17th-18th: Islanders Write
- August 18th: Edgartown Historic Home Tour
- August 20th: MVCMA Grand Illumination
- August 21st-24th: 163rd Martha's Vineyard Ag Fair
- August 22nd: Oak Bluffs Fireworks
- August 25th: Soundfest
- August 29th-31st: 30th Annual Vineyard Artisans Labor Day Show
Martha's Vineyard Summer Events Calendar 2025 - September Labor Day Fishing Derby & Quieter Fun
September - one of the most magical months on Martha's Vineyard. The Island is still abuzz with visitors, shops and restaurants are still open, the weather is amazing and the events continue!
- September 1st: Labor Day
- September 2nd-6th: 20th MV International Film Festival
- September 5th: Morning Glory Farm Corn Shuck and Shimmy/50th Anniversary Celebration
- September 7th: Potters Bowl at Featherstone
- September 14th - October 18th: MV Striped Bass + Bluefish Derby
- September 15th: 15th Annual Bud Lamoreaux Memorial Golf Tournament
- September 20th: Tivoli Day
- September 29th: Vineyard Charity Golf Classic
What a summer to remember! From events that have been happening for over 150 years to events that are new to the season, Martha's Vineyard offers a summer full of diverse events - something for us all. So many of these events are important parts of our Island lives. Summer would not be complete without them. Do you have a favorite that you look forward to all year?
If there are events we missed, please let us know. Email guinevere@pointbrealty.com. Stay tuned for our Fall events calendar.
Martha's Vineyard Vacation Rental Specials For Summer 2025
From the JAWS 50th anniversary festivities to the Fourth of July to Fair Week, and even to some last-minute special rates, and rentals that come with car ferry tickets, if you or someone you know, is still looking for a good vacation rental this summer, Point B has you covered. Our Specials Page is a great place to start. Click here.
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