Do you love good food? What about charitable causes? If you answered ‘yes,’ don’t miss out on this year’s Taste of the Vineyard. The Taste, as it’s also known, is held for two nights every June. This year, 2016, marks the 31st iteration. Starting June 16th, the lawns of the Dr. Daniel Fisher House will host more than 15,000 square feet of tents featuring delicious food and handcrafted beers and wines from more than 90 of Martha’s Vineyard’s finest establishments. Revelers will pick up their complimentary wine glass and buffet tray, then stroll amongst the tasty offerings. After you’ve had your fill, head over to the dance floor, where Jerry Bennett and the Sultans of Swing will provide the tunes.
Two nights after the party, the Martha’s Vineyard Preservation Trust will reconfigure the tents and host a dinner and charity auction for 350 invited guests. These guests will enjoy a preliminary cocktail hour and peruse the items for auction. After the silent auction, they’ll be treated to a delectable dinner, coffee, cordials, and Chilmark chocolates. Dancing, of course, is also on the agenda.
The Taste of the Vineyard is a charity event. All proceeds go to the Martha’s Vineyard Preservation Trust, a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization. What originally started out (in the mid-80s) as an effort to save the Flying Horses Carousel has transformed into a fundraiser to preserve twenty landmark buildings. The Taste is the organization’s most important fundraiser, and has sold out every year since 1999, so get your tickets early! Attendance is limited to 1,200. Tickets are $150 per person, all of which goes to a fantastic cause. Don’t miss out on Martha’s Vineyard’s most-anticipated event!
To view a complete list of the restaurants and breweries participating, you may do so here.
If you’re on Martha’s Vineyard, you may also wish to view the historic properties the Preservation Trust preserves. You can find a full list below:
- Alley’s General Store
- Desire Osborn House
- Dr. Daniel Fisher House (also the party location)
- Edwina B.
- Flying Horses Carousel
- Grange Hall
- Hilly’s Garden
- John Coffin House
- Nathan Mayhew Schoolhouse
- Norton Boathouse
- Old Sculpin Gallery
- Old West Tisbury Library
- Old Whaling Church
- Osborn Wharf
- Peabody Gazebo
- Slip Away Farm
- Union Chapel
- Village Green
- Vincent House Museum
- Vineyard Gazette Building
Be sure to stop in and check out these fantastic properties. If you’re looking for something truly unique, we highly recommend the Flying Horses Carousel, which we’ve discussed in a previous blog post.
And if you’re heading to Taste of the Vineyard, you’ll need a great accommodation. Our Martha’s Vineyard vacation rentals provide a perfect base for relaxing and unwinding in between all of the great activities you can enjoy during your time on the island. We have rental properties all over Martha’s Vineyard, so you can choose to stay on your favorite part of the island. Whether you want to be right in town or more isolated, we have the perfect rental for you. Visit our website to check availability and learn about all of our services!
