Derby and Dahlia Days: Island Time, October 14

Derby and Dahlia Days: Island Time, October 14

October 14, 2021

So maybe you’re not going kiteboarding this weekend, but you could try something you wouldn’t normally do: Watch the Derby weigh-in, take a tractor or wagon ride, or sign up for a fall outdoor photography class. Whatever you do, take advantage of every minute of this warm weather while we’ve got it. Then enjoy a new show at the MV Playhouse or buy a pass to the Women in Film Festival. Read on for more ideas, and don’t forget, you can find all the upcoming events and activities going on around the Island in The Complete Martha’s Vineyard Calendar. Looking to eat out? Find out which restaurants are open in What’s Open on Martha’s Vineyard.

On the Stage

The Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse in Vineyard Haven will feature the show Fear of Heights on Friday, October 15 and Saturday, October 16 at 7:30 p.m. on the Patricia Neal Stage (proof of vaccination required). Written and performed by Kevin Flynn, it examines (with humor!) the American experience through the lens of his Irish immigrant family.

Celebration of Women

The third annual Women In Film Festival takes place this weekend – Friday, October 15 through Sunday, October 17 – at the Martha’s Vineyard Film Center in Vineyard Haven. Featured films include My Name is Pauli Murray, Marvelous and the Black Hole and Ailey.

Fall Fun

The Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society is having a Harvest Festival at the Ag Hall grounds in West Tisbury on Saturday, October 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featured events include the Women’s Skillet Toss (pre-register by Oct. 15) and the All Island Draft Show. There will also be a farmers’ market, tractor and wagon rides, live music, food and so much more.

Amazing Collections

It’s Fossil Day on Saturday, October 16 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Tabernacle in Oak Bluffs! This annual educational event features collectors, paleontologists, scientists and more as they share and discuss their fossil finds with the public.

Final Cast

The 76th annual Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass & Bluefish Derbycomes to a close on Saturday, October 16 after the final weigh-in at 10 p.m. The following day, Sunday, October 17, will feature the Awards Ceremony at Farm Neck Golf Club in Oak Bluffs. At 11 a.m., the mini-junior and junior winners will revel in the moment. Then at 1 p.m., the adult winners will take the stage. (Both events are invite-only again this year.) But the highly anticipated key ceremony will be televised on MVTV!