First Friday Vineyard Haven
First Friday is a free community-inspired outdoor event in Vineyard Haven, Martha's Vineyard.
Started in 2016 and based on the nation-wide "First Friday" art walks, we celebrate the local art and culture of our island each first Friday of the month June - October and December.
June 6 • July 4 • Aug 1 • Sept 5 • Oct 3 • Dec 5
September 5th First Friday VH
Running all throughout our Vineyard Haven Harbor Cultural District,
you can walk right off the ferry and into the middle of our harbor town.
IN TOWN
Support local galleries, businesses and restaurants throughout town!
(And keep an eye out for all-day specials!)​
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BEACH ST EXTENSION​
Daytime Art Market on Beach St. Ext.
with local artists 10-2pm
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OWEN PARK
From 5-11pm head to Owen Park for
live music on the beach, art activities,
food trucks and more!
New 2025 First Friday VH design by Althea Designs
Daytime Art Market
10am - 2pm on Beach St Extension
Featuring the following artists:
Amy Nevin Ceramics
Decorative and functional pottery
with one-of-a-kind glazes.
Wire wrapped jewelry with sterling silver, copper, gemstones and beach treasures.
Unique and one-of-a-kind jewelry created from repurposed materials and supplies.
MV Herbal Apothecary
Herbal medicines, tinctures, teas,
& holistic skin care.
Painters Eric Shooter
Painted wooden boxes.
Sue Peplin Ceramics
Hand-built ceramics.
Canvases with creations from the beach:
each containing whimsical designs
alongside local beach finds.
Nautical themed coastal landscape, seascape and street scene art. Inspired and made on MV.
Saundra LaBell Designs
Vineyard-inspired paintings,
handcrafted pillows & fiber arts.
Hand embroidered items, towels,
napkins & placemats.
Salty Blooms Studio
Fine art photographer based on Nantucket.
Organic natural henna body art: transforming skin into a canvas of beautiful, temporary art with custom henna designs.
Handbags, pouches, totes, jewelry, belts, and baby moccasins made from deerskin and other fine leathers.
Owen Park
5pm - 11pm
Featuring the following performances and activities:
5pm............Live Music Begins
TBD
5pm............Food Trucks Open
Goldie's Rotisserie,
YouEnjoyMyVegan,
Mad Martha's,
Yommi MV,
Minnesingers Parent Group chocolates
5pm............Activities and Market on the Hill
VH Library with a free interactive kids activity
Live Sand Art by Jeremiah watch this local artist create in the bandstand
MVCS Early Childhood Programs with a free kids activity
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Island Spray MV custom spray paint art
Stefanie Wolf Designs interactive charm bar
Shanice Taylor with designed clothing
Mirikei Readings tarot, oracle and astrology readings
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Camp No Limits handmade items from repurposing jeans to support this nonprofit
Beach Befrienders beach clean-up kits and more
MV Clothes to Go free clothing distribution and nonprofit
Vineyard Power learn how to save money with energy options
6:30pm............Live Music Second Set
TBD
TBD............Aikido Demonstration
on Owen Park Beach with Miss Molly Dazzle
8pm............Live Music Headliner
TBD
8:30pm............Silent Disco Begins EARLY!
With PathwaysARTS featuring 3 local DJs to listen and dance to!