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August in by Sean McCarthy
Few South Coast experiences are as enjoyable as a summer day in Onset Village.
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hether you’re in search of entertainment, relaxation, or unique shopping and dining, this seaside town provides for guests of many interests. A day of shopping or beachgoing can be capped with an enjoyable meal and great live music that can only be found in this charming and picturesque region of Wareham, the gateway to Cape Cod. Throughout the month of
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August, Onset offers an array of events and opportunities to enhance your summertime experience. Seafood and other specialties are available at multiple area restaurants, and live music is offered at certain times and locations. Onset Beach is inviting for a laid-back morning or afternoon, and shopping opportunities abound within walking distance. Onset Village is a perennial destination for a South Coast getaway. “Onset is a vibrant and diverse community that visitors will find attractive,” says Kat Jones, Executive Director of the Onset Bay Association. “We have a fabulous beach that is easily accessible and can be enjoyed by anyone, and you don’t have to walk far to find great food and shopping.” Onset has a calendar full of activities for August, many of which are geared towards family fun. Each Wednesday
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evening, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., the Lillian Gregerman Band Shell will offer live music. Located at 1 Union Avenue, the event is open to people of all ages and well-behaved dogs. If you love blues music, August 7 will be the annual Onset Blues Fest. From noon to 5 p.m., the Onset VFW will be the site of performances by Rebooted, the Gil David Correia Band, Gracie Curran & The High Falutin’ Band, and Dwight & Nicole. The emcee for the event is Bill Narkewicz, a disc jockey with WMVY radio. The day will also include food trucks and vendors, rain or shine. Located at 4 Gibbs Ballpark Road in East Wareham, admission is $5 per person, or $50 for a table for eight. You are invited to bring your own chair. There will be food and a cash bar. On Saturday, August 20, Onset Village will be the site of Chalk-Full-O-Fun, a unique event for people of all ages. For
