Nantucket Daffodil Festival

The Nantucket Daffodil Festival will be taking place this year on April 27th – 29th, 2012. As spring begins to bloom on Nantucket, so do millions of colorful Daffodils. Highlighting this three day event is an antique and classic car parade with over 100 vehicles decorated with daffodils.

Annual Figawi Race

The annual Figawi Race will be taking place this year on May 26th – 28th, 2012. Events include a boat race (power and sail) from Hyannis to Nantucket, a post race cocktail party, and a clambake and a return race from Nantucket to Hyannis. More comprehensive information can be obtained by visiting the official Figawi website. This race, which started over 30 years ago, has grown to one of the largest sailboat races on the East coast. This weekend is full of fun.

Nantucket Comedy Festival

The 5th annual Nantucket Comedy Festival will be held July 26th – 28th, 2012. Location and ticket information will be posted as soon as it becomes available. Click here to visit the NCF website. Photos below are from the 2010 event. More photos can be seen by clicking here.

Boston Pops on Nantucket

The Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra will be performing for the 16th summer on Jetties Beach to benefit the Nantucket Cottage Hospital. The date is August 11th, 2012. Past Pops concerts have had up to 14,000 people attend. This is a great social event that routinely sells out. Attendance is now limited to 8,000 people to keep the size of the crowd in line with the beach capacity. Tickets are now on sale online. General admission tickets are $30/adults and $10/children 12 and under. Click on the photos to see larger views.

33rd Annual Sandcastle & Sculpture Day

On August TBD, 2012 islanders and visitors alike will create masterpiece sandcastles and sand sculptures on Jetties Beach. This is an afternoon contest and ribbons are awarded in various categories. For more information, please call 508-228-1700.

The Nantucket Christmas Stroll

The Nantucket Christmas Stroll will take place this year on December TBD, 2012. If you've never been to an 'off season' event on Nantucket, this is one to attend. Hope for cold weather and a little snow to go along with a nice warm place to stay at night. Main Street is closed to vehicles on Saturday and there are many events going on. Click on the following links to go to the corresponding photo gallery. 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011