Island Activities
There's more to the island than beaches. All season long there are activities for every member of the family. Here is just a sampling
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The Annual Daffodil Festival
April 25 - 27, 2008
Nantucket's traditional welcome to spring held in late April, when over 3 million daffodils blooms and turn the countryside into a vivid yellow tapestry. Events include the Annual Antique and Classic Car Parade, and the Annual Tailgate Picnic, as well as activities such as hiking, fishing, bird watching, and seal cruises. The Nantucket Wine Festival
May 14-18, 2008
This May festival provides opportunities to sample some of the finest wines from many great viticultural areas as presented by the wine makers or their representatives and to enjoy events in some of the island's grandest private houses and other places not open to the public. The Nantucket Film Festival
June 19-22, 2008
Held in June this festival brings thousands to the island to view dozens of cutting edge films. Nantucket Comedy Festival
July 28 - August 2, 2008
The first, and hopefully annual, week-long comedy event to benefit island charities. Fun for the whole family. Annual Sandcastle and Sculpture Day
August 16, 2008
At the height of August summer, Islanders and visitors create masterpiece sandcastles and sand sculptures on Jetties Beach. The contest lasts all afternoon and ribbons are awarded in various categories. Nantucket Arts Festival
Fall, 2008
Sponsored by the Nantucket Arts Council and held in October this week long festival brings together the best of performing, visual, and literary arts on the island. Nantucket Restaurant Week
September 29 - October 5
Enjoy the taste of Nantucket Island during this culinary extravaganza. Most all island restaurants offer special prix fix tasting menus at very special prices! |
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