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Fall 2019 on Nantucket

Joan Talmadge | Updated 9/3/2019
Bowl of Mussel, Shrimp and Scallop Soup
Bowl of Mussel, Shrimp and Scallop Soup

If you are planning a visit to Nantucket at the end of September or early October, be sure not to miss the Nantucket Fall Restaurant Week, which runs from September 30th - October 6th.

The Nantucket Maritime Festival on September 30th celebrates the joy of living on an island and to experience time-honored maritime activities on and beside the sea that surrounds it. The 9th Annual festival is packed with free, family friendly activities.

And the Nantucket Arts Festival is from September 28th – October 6th. There will be exhibits, gallery & studio tours, lectures, music, theatre, poetry readings, films, and demonstrations, Immerse yourself in all things creative on Nantucket Island.

On Saturday, October 12th, be sure to check out Nantucket Conservation Foundation's Cranberry Festival at the Milestone Cranberry Bog from 11 am to 4 pm.

And of course you won’t want to miss the Nantucket Farmers Artisans Market located downtown on North Union & Cambridge St. every Saturday from 9 am-1pm until October 12th. The vendors include growers, artisans, and prepared food purveyors. There are live music performances, kids’ activity tables, demonstrations and more. The street festival atmosphere welcomes year round residents and visitors alike to shop, mingle and enjoy the downtown experience.

Many vacation rentals offer a weekend rate, so check out the many Nantucket homes available this fall.

Find more Fall Events on Nantucket.

Fall highlights on Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard.

About Joan Talmadge

About Joan Talmadge: What began in 1996 as a way for Jeff and me to rent our Cape vacation home soon grew into WeNeedaVacation—and an entirely new career for me after years in education and publishing. Nearly three decades later, we're still at it, now with a wonderfully talented team and two of our children working alongside us. We live on the Cape year round, and it truly is magical in every season.