Derby Days: Home Stretch
The Derby enters its final week and anglers are packing in fishing hours before the final bell tolls. Big shore bluefish are showing up but nothing has touched Sherry Countryman’s record-setting boat false albacore. Time will tell if the leaderboard is set, or if big upsets are in store.
Island Light: Blissful
The signs of the season are everywhere, from atop a pile of pumpkins to beneath a fragile mushroom. Relax in the abundance of color — in the sky, the ocean and the fields. Move slowly and breathe deeply.
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Local Wild Food Festival
The annual Local Wild Food Festival returned to the Grange Hall in West Tisbury on Monday. Island chefs and home cooks were welcomed to show off the bounty that local wild Martha’s Vineyard food has to offer.
Car B Q Classic
On Sunday afternoon, the Winnetu Oceanside Resort became a haven for car enthusiasts, who gathered for the Vineyard Gazette’s Car-B-Q classic auto show.
Bird Sightings on Martha’s Vineyard: October 2026
Keep up with bird activity on Martha’s Vineyard through the Bird News column, and report your bird sightings to birds@vineyardgazette.com.
Ladyfest 2026
LADYFEST returned to Alley/Waban Park in Oak Bluffs to support Connect to End Violence MV and highlight female artists.
Island Light: October Arrives
What do the echoes of October sound like? Burnt orange, clear skies mixed with gray days, a momentary chill that recalls a lost love. All of the above and so much more.
Bass in The Grass
The annual Bass in the Grass fundraiser is open and on display now at The Carnegie in Edgartown. The event is held in honor of the Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby and proceeds go to help raise money for local artists.
Derby Delights
The Derby enters its second half and anglers are looking to find the fish again after the Northeaster rolled through last weekend. Eager fishing folk are looking forward to nicer weather this weekend.
The 81st Annual Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby
Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby season is here and the HQ is the place to be on a fall night. Whether a first fish or a personal best, every entry is a reason to celebrate. Island boats, beaches and jetties will be filled with anglers at all hours this fall.
Island Light: Stormy
Wind and rain arrived in force and set the tone. A dog looked out the window and said no thanks, then turned back to the nap in progress. The same thought was had by many, although some hardy souls went out to have a look at what the storm had wrought.
Weather Watch
The northeaster passing over the Vineyard Saturday brought strong winds and heavy rains that caused some coastal flooding and sporadic power outages.
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