Dive into Summer on
Martha's Vineyard!
Summer’s in full swing!
What are you waiting for? Martha’s Vineyard packs a whole lotta happenings into July and August, and it’s not too late to plan your own fun-filled summer getaway. Endless sunshine, long sandy beaches, and cool ocean breezes set the scene for the best summer ever, and we’re ready to help make it happen. Call Hob Knob today! We’ll put together the quintessential island vacation, from secret beaches to oyster tastings to sunset sails.
Mid-Week on Martha’s Vineyard
You’ll find dozens of lively mid-week events and activities, and ferry reservations are easier to come by, too.
Film festivities
The MV Film Festival presents a jam-packed line-up of films, discussions, and other activities, along with special fundraising dinners featuring an array of fascinating guests.
Farm fare
The FARM Institute in Katama boasts a brand-new teaching kitchen! Check out the summer series of down-to-earth cooking courses and Thursday night dinners featuring guest chefs.
Live on stage
The Vineyard Playhouse keeps getting better and better! In addition to main stage events, don’t miss the Monday Night Specials and Shakespeare at the Tisbury Amphitheater.
Featherstone Flea
Find the perfect souvenir of your island visit at Featherstone Center for the Arts, where every Tuesday offers up an eclectic array of fine arts, crafts, collectibles, and curiosities.
Hike and Hops
Edgartown’s Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary offers a naturalist-guided hike on Thursday, July 25, followed by a visit to Bad Martha Brewery to sample some island-brewed beer.
Go, Sharks!
Hob Knob is a sponsor of the island’s own collegiate team, the MV Sharks, a terrific summer baseball experience. Let us know if you’d like to see a game!
Summer happenings on Martha’s Vineyard:
July 11 – August 11 – Shakespeare’s Winter’s Tale at Tisbury Amphitheater, Vineyard Haven
July 12-14 – Vineyard Cup Regatta, Vineyard Haven
July 13 – Meals in the Meadow, FARM Institute, Edgartown
July 13 – August 3 – Vanya+Sonia+Masha+Spike, MV Playhouse, Vineyard Haven
July 17-22 – Blue Water Classic Fishing Tournament, Oak Bluffs
July 18 – Water Tasting by the Sea, Vineyard Haven
July 20 – Annual Arts Gala, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
July 21-22 – Portuguese Holy Ghost Feast & Festival, Oak Bluffs
July 25-27 – Edgartown Yacht Club Race Weekend
July 28 – Possible Dreams Auction, Chilmark
August 3-4 – MV Book Festival, Chilmark
August 5-9 – Documentary Film Week, MV Film Center, Vineyard Haven
August 5-10 – Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival, Oak Bluffs
August 6 – Exhibit opening “Soul Cup”, MV Museum, Vineyard Haven
August 8-18 – Built on Stilts Dance Festival, Oak Bluffs
August 10 – Chilmark Road Race
August 10 – Sept. 7 – Low Down Dirty Blues, MV Playhouse, Vineyard Haven
August 11-12 – Islanders Write, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
August 11 – Chicken Alley Annual Art + Collectables Sale
August 12 – Hospice Summer Soiree
August 14 – Grand Illumination Night, Oak Bluffs
August 15-18 – MV Agricultural Fair, MV Ag Society, West Tisbury
August 16 – Fireworks at Ocean Park, Oak Bluffs
August 18 – Potters Bowl, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
August 25 – Stina Sayre Fashion Show, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
August 25 – Sept. 15 – Inseparable: Science and Art, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
August 30-31 – Vineyard Artisans Festival, West Tisbury
It’s official!
MV Magazine says Hob Knob Hotel is the island’s Most Romantic Getaway. Classic charm, laid-back luxury, superb comfort, and just the right amount of pampering – see for yourself! We’ll help you plan the perfect romantic getaway, whether it’s an engagement, anniversary, elopement, or wedding. Call Hob Knob today to get started.
Coming up this fall!
Reserve now for best room selection. Call 508-627-9510 for details.
Women’s writing workshop
Oct. 18-20
Join author Holly Hodder Eger for a fun writers’ workshop weekend that pairs the island’s natural beauty with a personal, creative approach to the practical nuts-and-bolts of writing. The author of Split Rock, a novel set on Martha’s Vineyard, Holly will share her own process and work with participants while they enjoy the relaxed hospitality of Hob Knob Hotel & Spa.
MV Food & Wine Fest
Oct. 24-27
Come to Martha’s Vineyard for four days and four nights of unique experiences rooted in the island’s rich tradition of farming and fishing. Local talent and guest chefs and vintners from around the world team up to present an exciting weekend of culinary camaraderie and adventure. Hob Knob, a proud sponsor of the event, offers its own festival package!
For more information or help arranging your stay at Hob Knob, please contact Diane M. Carr, General Manager, at dianecarr@hobknob.com.
Photo credits:
Farm Institute goats by Mark Lovewell, Vineyard Gazette
Bad Martha’s beer courtesy Vineyard Visitor