At sundown tonight the gingerbread houses of the Camp Ground will glow with the light of thousands of lanterns, part of a summertime tradition in Oak Bluffs that dates to the late 19th century. The Grand Illumination celebrates its 149th year this month. The traditional community sing begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Tabernacle followed by the […]
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It’s a big week… Some might even say it’s the week here on Martha’s Vineyard. First it starts with an evening stroll on Wednesday through the Campgrounds on Grand Illumination Night to see the array of lanterns (see below to make your own!). On Thursday, and every day until Sunday, we’ll be spending our days […]
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In the third week of August the Island goes off the rails in the best possible way! Illumination Night, The West Tisbury Agricultural Fair and the Oak Bluffs Fireworks immerse the Island in a nearly week-long, back to back, explosion of summer entertainment. Whether, like many, you’ve planned your vacation around this week or whether […]
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