Visit Vineyard Haven’s First Fridays

Join First Friday’s evening of art, music, shopping, food, and inspiration as Vineyard Haven opens its doors to celebrate Vineyard Haven from 4-11 pm on Main Street and Owen Park. Fun for all ages!

Street Fair and live music!

4 to 7 p.m., Main Street is turned into a walking art and craft market, showcasing the best of Martha’s Vineyard artisans and sidewalk sales from local shops. Local restaurants (on/off Main Street) offer fantastic dining experiences and take-out as local musicians perform streetside.

Music line-up:

Chrysal Parrot from 4 to 4:45 p.m. at the Lyndon Tree

Jan Hulka – Flutes of the World from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. (location TBD)

David Soltz from 6 to 6:45 p.m. (location TBD)

Charm City Exiles and Phil Spillane from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. (location TBD)

Live Music on the Barge!

7 to 9 p.m., Music on a Barge at Owen Park. Dance and picnic while enjoying the tunes of local bands and musicians. And…local food trucks and a bonfire by the Tisbury Fire Department.

Music line-up

The Convertibles from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Gazebo

One Night Stand form 7 to 7:50 p.m. on the barge

Miguel and Bailey from 7:50 to 8:15 p.m. at the bonfire

Black-Eyed Susan’s from 8:15 to 9:15 p.m. on the barge

Silent Disco with Pathways

9 to 10 p.m., a silent disco after-party hosted by Pathways.

A community-based festival, First Friday aims to bring the community 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 line-up visit firstfridayvh.com, @firstfridayvh #firstfridayvh

First Friday is the signature event of Visit Vineyard Haven, the new partnership between Vineyard Haven Business Association (VHBA) and Vineyard Haven Harbor Cultural District (VHHCD). More at visitvineyardhaven.com.

The event is made possible by Visit Vineyard Haven, Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce, Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT), Mott My Local, Mass Cultural Council, Tisbury Wharf Co. the Town of Tisbury. Logo courtesy of Althea Designs.