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Nantucket Summer Event Highlights
Here are some ofourfavorite and regularly scheduled summerevents.Foran uptodate calendarofdaily events,visitNantucket.net.
Special Events
House & Garden Walking Tour:August2
Tickets atnantucketgardenclub.org ion Show," live auction,conversation with Elin & Tim Talks Books,lightbites,cocktails,& dancing: allto benefitthe NantucketBook Foundation.
From 11 am to 4 pm,rain or shine,participants willbe welcomed into 6 lovely homesand 1 garden,allon Orange Street. A complimentary Tea willbe served atSt.Paul’sChurch on Fair Street,and a boutique willfeature interesting items forsale.
NantucketBig Game Ba le: August3 to 5
Details atbiggamebattle.com
Nantucket’s summer invitationaloffshore sport fishing tournament is “fishing fora cause.Fishing isallowed EastorSouth ofthe Island fora wide variety ofgame fish from Bluefin,Yellowfin,Albacore,MahiMahi,Blue Marlin,White Marlin,Big Eye and more. This year’s tourney willbenefitDion Foundation,forchildren with rare diseases.
NantucketPreserva on TrustAugustFete:August10
Tickets & details atNantucketpreservation.org
Join NantucketPreservation Trustforthe 18th AnnualAugust
Fête:SetSailforIndia Street. Tourfive wellpreserved historic homes on India Streetand learn aboutthe history and evolution ofone ofNantucket’s most iconic thoroughfares.Enjoy cocktails and hearty hors d’oeuvres,a raw bar,and music by the Shep Catsin a beautifultented reception,stepsaway from the heartofdowntown Nantucket.
NantucketBy Design:August2 to 5
Tickets atnha.org
Asthe NHA’spremiersummerfundraiser,Nantucketby Design celebrates the island’s unique influence on American design with engaging keynote speakers,discussions,a design panel, masterclasses,and more! An opening nightcocktailparty,a NantucketShow preview party,and a closing nightparty will add to the fun.
A FiveStarEvening with Elin Hilderbrand:August3
Tickets atnantucketbookfestival.org
Join Elin Hilderbrand,the NantucketHotel& Resort,and the Nantucket Book Foundation in a celebration ofElin's latest book,The FiveStarWeekend.Enjoy a "Read the Runway Fash
Boston Pops on Nantucket:August12
Tickets are available atNantucketHospital.org
This annualfundraiser for NantucketCo age Hospitalbrings thousandsofpeople togetheratJe esBeach foran unforgettable nightofentertainment.Allfunds generated during the event stay on Nantucket to sustain the hospital’s yearround commitmentto the health & wellbeing ofthe island community.This year’s specialguestis MichaelCavanaugh,bringing the musicofElton John and more to ourisland. Reserved seating and generaladmission ckets are available at NantucketHospital.org
