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 24 - 26, 2009 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 13-17, 2009 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. Nantucket Restaurant Week June 1 - 7, 2009 Enjoy the taste of Nantucket Island during 2009's first culinary extravaganza. Most all island restaurants offer special prix fix tasting menus at very special prices! The Nantucket Film Festival June 18-22, 2009 Held in June this festival brings thousands to the island to view dozens of cutting edge films. Nantucket Comedy Festival July 28 - August 1, 2009 Now in it's second year, this week-long comedy event benefits island charities. Fun for the whole family. Annual Sandcastle and Sculpture Day August 15, 2009 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, 2009 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 A second chance at Nantucket's best culinary extravaganza. Island restaurants offer special prix fix tasting menus at very special prices! and don't miss the Nantucket Junior Chef competition! |