First Friday Vineyard Haven

Join Visit Vineyard Haven for First Friday, a once-a-month block party where local artists, musicians, food purveyors come together to celebrate culture and art and shopping local. Friday, August 6th, is the official kick-off of Tisbury’s 350th Anniversary Celebration that includes more vendors, a new lineup of music, restaurant specials, sidewalk sales, food trucks, a special ‘meet our island nonprofits’ and local oyster bar, and more! More at https://www.firstfridayvh.com.

The event is free, with activities for all ages.

Schedule of Events in Vineyard Haven

4-7 pm Main Street

Take a stroll down Main Street to shop local stores, sidewalk sales, and pop-up art and craft booths that showcase the best of Martha’s Vineyard artisans, including Althea Miller Designs and Island Naturals. Local restaurants offer fantastic dining experiences and take-out as local musicians perform streetside. Island nonprofits will be on hand with interactive games for kids-of-all ages hosted by the Martha’s Vineyard Nonprofit Collaborative, including an oyster bar by MV Shellfish Group, MV Seafood Collaborative to kick off the Martha’s Vineyard Oyster Fest.

7-9 pm Owen Park

Music on the ‘Barge’! Dance and picnic while enjoying the tunes of local bands and musicians. And…enjoy local Food Trucks from El Gato Grande, Yommi, Katama Brewing, and a good’ old BBQ and bonfire by the Tisbury Fire Department.

9-11 pm Silent Disco with DJ Red I Jedi

Tune in to great tunes and dance the night away.

First Friday is a community-based festival, aimed to bring the Island together to celebrate Vineyard Haven’s local identity, art, culture, music, commerce, and maritime history. The event takes place the first Friday of July-October, with special events for the holidays and charitable causes. For the full schedule and music lineup, visit firstfridayvh.com, @firstfridayvh #firstfridayvh.