Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts
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Fall 2026 on Martha's Vineyard: the September 10 and October 12 deadlines, beaches that open to everyone September 16, the Derby, scalloping by town, foliage timing and honest closing dates.
Read More: Martha's Vineyard in the Fall (2026): What Closes, What Opens Up and Why Locals Call It the Best SeasonThinking about a September or October visit? Good call. A friendly heads-up on what shifts after Labor Day 2026: the ferry switch to Vineyard Haven, each boat's last day, what stays open through Columbus Day, and how far room rates fall.
Read More: Martha's Vineyard After Labor Day (2026): The Ferry Switch, What Stays Open and What It CostsThe 81st Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby runs September 13 – October 17, 2026, and you don't need a rod to enjoy it. Free twice-daily weigh-ins on Dock Street, what it costs to enter, where to watch from shore, and the key-and-lock drawing where somebody wins a boat.
Read More: The Martha's Vineyard Derby: A Visitor's Guide to the 81st Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby (2026)113 articles covering every beach, town, restaurant, and trail on the island.
Browse All PostsThe "Jaws Bridge" between Oak Bluffs and Edgartown, where the shark swims into Sengekontacket Pond in the film, is now a pilgrimage site where visitors jump off the bridge into the water below.
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