JUNETEENTH on Martha's Vineyard

Celebrate Juneteenth on Martha’s Vineyard, where history, culture, and community come together through a meaningful week of thoughtfully curated events, cultural programming, and Island-wide gatherings rooted in reflection.

June 11

5:00 - 7:00

100 Black Women Serving the Vineyard for 70 Years

A celebratory talk honoring 70 years of The Cottagers, Inc. — 100 Black women whose commitment to community, culture, and care has left a lasting mark on the Island, featuring longtime Cottagers reflecting on the organization's origins, evolution, and legacy.

June 18 -21

Juneteenth Jubilee Festival

Celebrate freedom, joy, culture, and community with us at the Jubilee Festival — a powerful gathering of trailblazers, visionaries, and cultural and community leaders. Join our 6th annual gathering as it continues to be a beloved gathering.

Over the long Juneteenth weekend, join us on the Island for unforgettable porch talks, live performances, storytelling, art, and shared moments of connection. Together, we’ll honor the past, celebrate the present, and shape the future.More details coming soon at: jubileecharity.org

View the Juneteenth Jubilee Program of Events

June 19

Juneteenth Flag Raising

11:00am

Flagpole at the entrance to the Tabernacle, Oak Bluffs

The Juneteenth flag will be raised to honor shared history, recognize the enduring contributions of African Americans, and renew a commitment to becoming a more welcoming, diverse, and inclusive community for all.

For more information contact:
generalmanager@mvcma.org  |    508-693-0525

June 19

Juneteenth Prayer Vigil for Freedom

12:00pm - 1:00pm

First Congregational Church of West Tisbury, Sanctuary

Whether you are looking for a quiet space for prayer and reflection, wishing to connect with neighbors, or seeking to learn more about the deep historical roots of this day, our doors and hearts are open to you.

For more information contact:
http://fccowt.org  |    508-693-2842

June 19

The 2nd Annual JuneTeaNth MV

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Check Eventbrite for details (forthcoming)

Join a fine and dandy celebration — perhaps a spot of tea and delicious conversation — as we celebrate JuneTeaNth MV!

Cost: $35 per adult

Children under 12 free

For more information contact:
loyalteabagsy@gmail.com

June 19

 Vineyard Gazette Presents: Juneteenth on Martha's Vineyard Panel Discussion

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Union Chapel, 55 Narragansett Avenue, Oak Bluffs

Discussing Freedom at 250: From Revolution to Juneteenth — Who Was America For? Featuring panelists Reginald M. Browne of the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission and Kyle Williams, educator, social justice advocate, and creator of A Long Talk About The Uncomfortable Truth.

Cost: Free

June 19

Juneteenth At The Inkwell

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Inkwell Beach, Oak Bluffs

Gather in a place rich with history for an afternoon of music, games, water sports, refreshments, and fun extras. Pack a cooler and join the celebration sponsored by local businesses.

Cost: Free

For more information contact:
marthasvineyardchocolates@gmail.com

June 19

The Vineyard Mindset: Where Heritage, Creativity, and Business Meet

5:00pm - 6:00pm

151 Lagoon Pond Road, Vineyard Haven

Join Gatsby Coram at the MV Museum this Juneteenth for a conversation on art, heritage, and Martha's Vineyard, followed by a light wine reception in the Rose Styron Garden.

Cost: MVM member: $25; non-member: $35

June 19

Union Chapel Education & Cultural Institute presents:

Black Patriots: Heroes of the Revolution

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Union Chapel, 55 Narragansett Avenue, Oak Bluffs

A screening of the History Channel documentary "Black Patriots: Heroes of the Revolution," featuring NBA legend, best-selling author, and activist Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, covering the African American experience during the Revolutionary War.

Cost: Free

June 19

Juneteenth Jubilee Freedom & Joy Cultural Festival '26 — Sonic Front Porch Podcast Taping

Jubilee MV, 42 Circuit Avenue, Oak Bluffs

Live "Sonic Front Porch" Podcast taping and reception as part of the Juneteenth Jubilee Freedom & Joy Cultural Festival.

Cost: Free

For more information contact:
HoverFly Events; 202-415-6264; events@hoverflyevents.com

June 20

Juneteenth Storytime

10:15am

Oak Bluffs Public Library, 56r School Street, Oak Bluffs

Join us for Juneteenth books, songs, scarves, and a parachute. Stories are geared toward kids ages 3 to 8, but all ages are welcome.

June 20

Juneteenth Fabric Patch Making

11:00am - 1:00pm

Oak Bluffs Public Library, 56r School Street, Oak Bluffs

Drop in for a fun Juneteenth patch painting craft! We'll be using fabric paint on canvas and denim, and everything you need, including stencils, fabric, and paint, will be provided.

Cost: Free

June 20

Juneteenth Crafting

11:00am - 2:00pm (drop-in)

Oak Bluffs Public Library, 56r School Street, Oak Bluffs

Make a Juneteenth bracelet or key chain with pony beads! Drop in anytime.

Cost: Free

June 20

Juneteenth Concert

1:00am - 2:00pm

Edgartown Public Library, 26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown

Andrew Sue Wing, a Boston-based singer-songwriter and guitarist specializing in R&B, will perform live music on the library's front lawn. Family-friendly and free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

Cost: Free

June 20

Juneteenth Activity

2:30pm

Oak Bluffs Public Library, 56r School Street, Oak Bluffs

Join librarian Michelle for a Juneteenth Activity. Celebrate Freedom Day with a little learning and a lot of fun. For ages 7–10.

Cost: Free

June 20

Juneteenth Jubilee Freedom & Joy Cultural Festival '26 — Main Event

2:00pm

Union Chapel, 55 Narragansett Avenue, Oak Bluffs

Join us at Union Chapel for another year of trailblazing stories, inspiring music, and special guests. Keynotes and community events will be announced at jubileecharity.org.

Cost: Free

June 20

Marie B. Allen Juneteenth Creative Arts Contest Winners

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Oak Bluffs Public Library, 56r School Street, Oak Bluffs

The 2026 Marie B. Allen Juneteenth Creative Arts Contest for MVI 7th–12th grade students on the theme "What freedom looks like, yesterday, today, and tomorrow." Cash prizes and awards up to $250 will be presented.

Cost: Free

For more information contact:
davidmiltonallen@gmail.com

June 21

Union Chapel Juneteenth Church Service

9:45am doors open, 10:00a.m. service begins

Union Chapel, 55 Narragansett Avenue, Oak Bluffs

Please join us for church as we celebrate Juneteenth with Rev. Willie Bodrick II from Twelfth Baptist Church.

Cost: Free

June 21

Juneteenth Jubilee Freedom & Joy Cultural Festival '26 — Walk to Water Ceremony

Time: Following the Union Chapel service

Union Chapel to Inkwell Beach

A Walk to Water Ceremony honoring and remembering the ancestors, taking place after the Juneteenth service at Union Chapel.

Cost: Free

June 21

Vineyard Gazette Presents: Juneteenth Gospel Brunch 2026

12:00pm

Edgartown Yacht Club, 1 Dock Street, Edgartown

A live performance by Paryss & Allie along with a brunch buffet to honor the spirit of Juneteenth through music, connection, and shared celebration.

Cost: $130

June 21

NAACP: Juneteenth 2026

2:00pm - 5:00pm

PA Club in Oak Bluffs

Email us at naacpmvbranch@gmail.com

or mail

NAACP of Martha's Vineyard
PO Box 1513, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557

June 24

Cottagers' Corner Grand Reopening Ribbon Cutting and Open House

TBD - Save the Date

57 Pequot Avenue, Oak Bluffs

Celebrate the grand reopening of Cottagers' Corner, the iconic building that has served as a fire station, jail, town hall, and home to The Cottagers Incorporated since 1968, now beautifully restored to honor its history and welcome the community.

Cost: Free