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
June 6 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.
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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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 by Agreeable Men 12pm - 2pm
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 Parrot Family Band
5pm............Food Trucks Open
Goldies Rotisserie,
YouEnjoyMyVegan,
Kombucha Club MV,
Mad Martha's Ice Cream
and Yommi
5pm............Activities and Market on the Hill
Tie-Dying returns!
Painting group painting of a FFVH banner
Island Spray MV live spray painting
Stefanie Wolf Designs interactive charm bar
The Artist Resource Tribune
Mirikei Readings tarot, oracle and astrology readings
VH Public Library button-making
MV Clothes to Go
Vineyard Power
6pm............PRIDE Flag-raising with QueerHubMV
At the Owen Park Flag Pole
6pm............Live Music Second Set
with Bella Bossanova
6:30pm............Live Music Third Set
with The Jaywalkers
8pm............Live Music Headliner
Dock Street Fight Club
9pm............Silent Disco Begins!
With PathwaysARTS featuring:
DJ KB Free, DJ 1Love & DJ YO-SH