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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

July 4th 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.

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New 2025 First Friday VH design by Althea Designs

IN TOWN

Support local galleries, businesses and restaurants throughout town! (And keep an eye out for all-day specials!)

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Live Music by Misfits of Avalon
Main Street, 3-4pm

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Annual "ringing of the bells" for Independence Day at 2pm

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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!

Daytime Art Market

10am - 2pm on Beach St Extension

with live music 12pm - 2pm
by Paul Thurlow with Sparkestra
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.

Mineral Hounds

Handcrafted wire tree sculptures mounted on hand collected stone and wood. Some with self-mined crystals, gems and quartz.

Printmaking, painting, drawings and

a little bit of magic: mostly focusing on natural and mystical subjects.

Handmade sterling silver jewelry

inspired by island life.

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.

Organic natural henna body art: transforming skin into a canvas of beautiful, temporary art with custom henna designs.

Woodworking gifts and thank you cards using original island photographs.

Hand embroidered items, towels,

napkins & placemats.

Handmade earrings, pendants, necklaces and bracelets along with hats, bags and more.

Abstract works on canvas,
wood and other materials.

Lil Hog Art

Crochet animals and paintings.

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

with The Lucky Scoundrels

5pm............Food Trucks Open

YouEnjoyMyVegan,

Yommi MV,
Kombucha Club MV,

and a bake sale supporting the Minnesingers!

5pm............Activities and Market on the Hill

Stefanie Wolf Designs interactive charm bar

Mirikei Readings tarot, oracle and astrology readings

Beach Befrienders beach clean-up kits and more

MV Clothes to Go

Chalk drawing in the bandstand

6:30pm............Live Music Second Set

with The Tristan Israel Band

8pm............Live Music Headliner

The Roundabouts

9pm............Silent Disco Begins!

With PathwaysARTS featuring 3 local DJs to listen and dance to!

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