Events

Inside Edgartown's 4th of July: the Main Street parade with fifes, floats, classic cars and Camp Jabberwocky, then fireworks over the harbor, with photos, video and tips for doing the day right.

Every confirmed event on Martha's Vineyard in 2026: AG Fair, Grand Illumination, Derby, July 4th, film festivals, and more.

July on Martha's Vineyard: weather, July 4th parade, beach guide, peak prices, crowd strategies, and every event for 2026.

August on MV: Agricultural Fair, Illumination Night, fireworks, Derby prep, peak prices, and the late-August secret locals love.

September on MV: the Striped Bass Derby, restricted beaches open to everyone from September 16, prices drop 25-50%, and what gets easy that takes planning in summer.

MV nightlife guide: The Ritz, drag brunch, free concerts every night, Edgartown bars, and the island's after-dark scene for 2026.

Martha's Vineyard wedding guide for 2026: the venues we can vouch for, town by town, with capacities and rules, the marriage license and one-day officiant steps, beach ceremony reality, ferry logistics for guests, what it costs and an 18-month checklist.

Grand Illumination Night 2026 was August 19 in Oak Bluffs, and 2027 is set for Wednesday, August 18. The tradition, dating to 1869, of lighting 300+ gingerbread cottages with lanterns after dark.

June on Martha's Vineyard means open beaches, lower prices, and no peak crowds. Taste of the Vineyard, Pride Week, Amity Week, Juneteenth, and more.

The full 4th of July parade in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard. Firefighter vehicles, marching bands, and patriotic celebrations through this historic town.

Complete guide to the Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Fair, Aug 13-16, 2026. Livestock, skillet toss, carnival rides, food, and prices.

Music on the Rock 2022 brought reggae, rock, and local Vineyard bands to Vineyard Haven. A high-energy summer concert behind The Cove Golf and Grill.