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Christmas in Edgartown – A Cherished Holiday Tradition |
 December 11-14
Festive weekend
There are events all day and night throughout the weekend, with something for everyone. The colonial white homes and buildings of Edgartown make the perfect backdrop to classic holiday decorations that brighten up Main Street. The beautiful historic inns are decked in greeting card perfect Victorian style. A holiday gift from the island, Christmas in Edgartown is a truly unique celebration of the season of lights.
Something for Everybody
This year, in addition to the celebration-defining events, you can participate in a gingerbread house workshop and a cookie tasting contest, visit some of the historic churches of Edgartown, enjoy Christmas music at a variety of venues and sample wine and goodies at a number of local shops and restaurants.
Edgartown Traditions
As quaint a holiday event as you’ll find anywhere, the Main Street Christmas parade this year will include a procession of dogs adopted from the MSPCA. The lighting of the tree in Village Green and the Edgartown lighthouse are perennial crowd pleasers. Other cherished annual events include Donaroma’s Evening of Enchantment, the Festive Inn Tour and the Chowder Contest.
Shopping and More
Shoppers looking for unique gifts can visit the Handmade from the Heart Sale, the Holiday Arts and Crafts Show and the Elves Fair featuring rummage sale items. The Minnesingers, once again, cast their magical spell at the Whaling Church, as they perform Holiday favorites.
For Kids
Activities for kids include a treasure hunt and appearances by Santa. Local shops and other businesses greet visitors with cider, hot chocolate and treats. There are raffles, decorating workshops, and open houses at galleries, banks and realtors, as well as the Main Street inns.
Join us as Edgartown extends a warm holiday welcome to Vineyard neighbors and the visitors who have helped make Christmas in Edgartown one of the all time favorite island events.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
- Lighting of the Edgartown Lighthouse
4 to 5 pm Edgartown Lighthouse
- Harbor View Hotel
4 to 5 pm, Harbor View Hotel, Water St. Edgartown
Hot chocolate on the porch overlooking the Edgartown lighthouse with themed baked holiday goods.
Friday, December 12, 2008
 Handmade Victorian Gifts
11:30 am to 5:30 pm Victorian Inn, South Water Street
Guest: Jamie Rogers, Metalsmith
- Martha's Vineyard Historical Society
1 to 6 pm The museum is open. School Street, Edgartown 508-627-4441
- Inns of Edgartown Tour
2 to 4 pm Ashley Inn, Hob Knob Inn, Jonathan Munroe House, Pointway & Shiverick Inn
Free Hors d'Ouevres (with an order of a glass of wine)
2 to 7 pm Detenté Restaurant, Nevin Square on Winter Street
- Christmas Window & Open House
4 to 8 pm Great Harbor Gourmet & Spirits, Main Street
- Edgartown National Bank Open House
5:30 to 7:30 pm Wine & Cheese at the Main Street Branch downtown Edgartown
- Evening of Enchantment
6 to 8 pm Donaroma’s Nursery, Upper Main Street 508-627-8366
- Night of Lights & Family Shopping Night
6 to 8 pm Various Edgartown Merchants 508-939-0199
- Holiday Cocktail Party and Concert to benefit Martha's Vineyard Preservation Trust
Step into a magical world of holiday wonder at the beautifully decorated Dr. Fisher House for the annual Holiday Cocktail Party. You'll feast on bountiful hors d'oeuvres and enjoy fine beverages while anticipating the traditional holiday concert that follows at 8 pm at the Old Whaling Church, presented by the island's premier choral group - the Martha's Vineyard Regional High School Minnesingers. Cocktail Party and Concert - $75.00 per person or Concert only - $15.00 per person
6 pm, Dr. Daniel Fisher House, Main Street, Edgartown 508-627-4440
- Concert by the Minnesingers
8 to 10 pm Old Whaling Church, Main Street, Edgartown 508-627-4440
Saturday, December 13, 2008
 Holiday Parade down Main Street
10 am Upper to Lower Main Street, Edgartown
- Gingerbread House Workshop
10 am Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary Pre-registration is required call Katharine at 508-627-4850
- Hot Cider and Hot Chocolate
10 am to 2 pm Mini Park on Main Street, Edgartown
To benefit Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Martha's Vineyard
- Martha's Vineyard Historical Society
10 am to 4 pm The museum is open. School Street, Edgartown 508-627-4441
- Plum Hill Pre-School Annual Elves Fair
10 am to 4 pm Federated Church, South Summer Street
To benefit The Island Waldorf Community Inc.
- 14th Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Show
10 am to 4 pm Edgartown School Gym
To benefit the Edgartown 8th Grade Trip to Washington DC
- Hand-made from the Heart
10 am to 4 pm Dr. Daniel Fisher House, Main Street, Edgartown
To benefit Hospice
- Murdick's Fudge
10 am to 5 pm Open House
Open Houses with the Churches
10 am to 5 pm at the following churches:
• Old Whaling Church, Main Street Open 10-2 pm
• Federated Church, South Summer Street Open 1-4 pm
• St. Andrew's Church, North Summer Street Open 3-5 pm
• St. Elizabeth's, Main Street Open
- Photos with Santa
11 am to 1 pm Vineyard Scoops, Main Street
To benefit Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Martha's Vineyard
- Shoppers Luncheon
11 am to 1:30 pm Baylies Room at the Old Whaling Church, Main Street, Edgartown
Presented by the United Methodist Church
- Holiday Ornament Workshop & Soup Lunch
11 am to 2 pm The Anchors on Daggett Street
- Book Signings with Various Authors
Presented by the Council on Aging
11 am to 4 pm Edgartown Books, Main Street 508-627-8463 Authors include Billy Hancock, Allen Whiting, Bailey Norton, Arthur Railton and Phil & Shirley Craig
- Wreath Workshop
11 am to 5 pm Donaroma's Nursery, Upper Main Street 508-627-8366
- Open House with the Arts
11 am to 5 pm The following participating art galleries: Carlin Gallery, The Christina Gallery, Edgartown Art Gallery, Eisenhauer Galleries, Gardner Colby Gallery, Midnight Mermaid Gallery and Willoughby's
- Bah Humbug Ghosts, Gossip & Downright Scandal Tours
11:15 am The Pease House, Martha's Vineyard Historical Society, School Street, Edgartown 508-627-2529
- Handmade Victorian Gifts
11:30 am to 5:30 pm Victorian Inn, South Water Street
Guest: Jamie Rogers, Metalsmith
- 23nd Annual Great Chowder Contest
12 Noon to 2 pm, Mini Park on Main Street, Edgartown 508-939-0199
Sponsored by Bank of Martha's Vineyard, MVY Radio and Edgartown Board of Trade
To benefit the Red Stocking Fund
- Gingerbread House Workshop
1 pm Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary Pre-registration is required call Katharine at 508-627-4850
Reception with Ray Ellis and Holiday Fiddle Music
1 to 3 pm Martha's Vineyard Histocial Society, School Street, Edgartown 508-627-4441
- Wine Tasting
1 to 4 pm Al's Package Store, Upper Main Street, Edgartown
- Wine Tasting
2 pm Soigne Upper Main Street, Edgartown
- Inns of Edgartown Tour
2 to 4 pm Ashley Inn, Hob Knob Inn, Jonathan Munroe House, Pointway & Shiverick Inn
- Edgartown Library Open House with Santa
2 to 4 pm Enjoy refreshments and a visit with Santa, North Water Street
- Cookie Tasting Contest
2 to 5 pm Espresso Love Old Post Office Square
- To benefit the winner's choice
Free Hors d'Ouevres (with an order of a glass of wine)
2 to 7 pm Detenté Restaurant, Nevin Square on Winter Street
- Minnesingers Holiday Family Concert
To benefit Martha's Vineyard Preservation Trust
The Preservation Trust proudly presents the MVRHS Minnesingers in their annual Holiday Family Concert. A delight for the entire family, admission is free for children twelve and younger. This concert is so much fun even the jolly ol' elf himself can't stay away!
4 pm, Old Whaling Church, Main Street, Edgartown 508-627-4440
- Christmas Window & Open House
4 to 8 pm Great Harbor Gourmet & Spirits, Main Street
- Family Shopping Night
6 to 8 pm Various Edgartown Merchants
- Lighting of the Holiday Tree
6:30 pm The Village Green, Edgartown (located in the village between Main & Winter Streets)
- Christmas Ball
7 pm Harbor View Hotel
To Benefit the Martha’s Vineyard Boys & Girls Club
Sunday, December 14, 2008
 Christmas Breakfast with Santa
8:00 am to 11 am The Wharf Restaurant, Main Street, Edgartown
Organized by the Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce
To benefit the Jim Lambert Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Hot Cider and Hot Chocolate
10 am to 12 Noon Mini Park on Main Street, Edgartown
To benefit Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Martha's Vineyard
- Murdick's Fudge
10 am to 5 pm Open House
- Treasure Hunt for Kids
11:30 am to 1 pm Starts at Past & Presents, 42 Main Street and ends at Midnight Mermaid, 117 Main Street
- Henley's Needlepoint
12 Noon Drawing for a $100 gift certificate. Participation begins Friday, December 1, 2006.
- Open Houses with Various Edgartown Realtors
12 Noon to 2 pm Houses throughout the village of Edgartown
- Carol of Bells
12 Noon to 4 pm Participating Churches
Photos courtesy of Donaroma's
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