Nantucket Island Events

Daffodil Festival Weekend April 29 - May 1, 2011
From early-April to mid-May, over three million daffodils of every color, shape and size will bloom on Nantucket Island. This blossoming, and the advent of spring itself, is the focal point of the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Daffodil Festival. The Festival’s grand event, held is the Antique Car Parade, featuring over 100 daffodil-bedecked antique cars (pre-registration necessary for participation.) After winding through town and across the island to the charming village of Siasconset, participants join residents and visitors for the Daffodil Tailgate Picnic. Other highlights include the Nantucket Garden Club’s Daffodil Show, The Annual Daffy Dog Parade, Children’s Daffodil Parade and The Daffy Hat Pageant. Visit our Daffodil Festival page or
call 508-228-1700 for more information about the weekend.

Nantucket Wine Festival May 2011
A multi-faceted exploration of food and wine emphasizing Nantucket's historic celebration
of all things gastronomic. For over twelve years, Nantucket Island becomes host to over
100 wineries of international acclaim with special events including celebrity chef cooking demonstrations,seminars, auction and new Lunch Symposia. Come sip wine in grand homes
and dine in Nantucket's world-class restaurants! Visit NantucketWineFestival.com
or call 508-228-1128 for more festvail information.

Nantucket Spring Restaurant Week June 6 - 12, 2011
Enjoy a week of culinary extravaganza showcasing Nantucket’s superb restaurants with
special menus and price points. For more information and a list of participating restaurants
visit NantucketRestaurantWeek.com or call 508-228-1700.

Nantucket Film Festival June 2011
For over ten years, the Nantucket Film Festival has been renowned for its eschewing of
Hollywood glamour and its focus on the substantive art of screen writing. The festival boasts independent films, celebrity panels and readings and the annual screenwriters tribute.
Visit NantucketFilmFestival.org or call 508-325-6274 for more festival information.

Nantucket Comedy Festival July 2011
A festive event bringing great comedy to Nantucket while supporting local chairities. Hosted by funnyman Kevin Flynn and other noteable comedians. Visit NantucketComedyFestival.com or
call 888-555-1212 for more festival information.

Sandcastle & Sculpture Day August 21, 2010
The Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Nantucket Island School of Design and the Arts (NISDA) will hold the 37th Annual Sandcastle and Sculpture Day, Saturday, August 21, 2010 on Jetties Beach. Over 50 sculptures will emerge from the sand on this August afternoon. A late-summer ritual for some, families and teams return year after year to vie for top honors. Pre-registration is necessary. A visit to Jetties Beach to watch the sculpting in action or view the finished sculptures at sunset is well worth the trip! Visit our Sandcastle & Sculpture Day page or call 508-228-1700 for more information about the event.

Fall on Nantucket September - November 2010
With its crimson-colored landscape, dramatic sunsets and weather tempered by an Indian summer, the mood following the busy summer season is relaxed but still offers much to experience! Some of the finest months on Nantucket are September October and November, when the island’s natural beauty takes center stage and its historic museums, shops, lodging and fine restaurants remain open to accommodate fall visitors. Visit our Fall on Nantucket page or
call 508-228-1700 for more information about this wonderful time of year on island.

Nantucket Fall Restaurant Week September 27 - October 3, 2010
Enjoy a week of culinary extravaganza showcasing Nantucket’s superb restaurants with special menus and price points. Highlighted Fall Week events include Taste Nantucket! Opening Event (September 26) and Nantucket Junior Chef competition (October 3.) For more information and a list of participating restaurants visit NantucketRestaurantWeek.com or call 508-228-1700.

Nantucket Noel Celebration featuring Christmas Stroll Weekend
November 26 - December 31, 2010
Nantucket is particularly enchanting during the holiday season, when New England’s finest traditions come alive for the Annual Christmas Stroll Weekend, December 3 - 5, 2010, part of Nantucket Noel a month-long celebration organized by the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce. The Annual Christmas Stroll Weekend is a community holiday celebration attracting visitors from around the world. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive to the island via a Coast Guard vessel and ride up Main Street in a horse-drawn carriage accompanied by the Town Crier. Carolers in Victorian costumes, bell ringers, student choirs and other musicians perform on the Main Street stage as well as stroll through town performing, all the while visitors can enjoy Nantucket’s unique shops and restaurants. Please visit our Christmas Stroll page or call 508-228-1700 for more information about this magical time of year on island.