Take a look to see all events happening on Block Island in August!

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As more events get added into the mix, we will be sure to update the blog!

  • Friday, July 28th - Friday, August 11th - Sharon Lehman Paintings at The Spring Street Gallery.

  • Tuesday, August 1st - Tuesday Talk Series at BIMI - located at Block Island Maritime Institute on 216 Ocean Avenue, listen to Dr. Dave Bethoney - Commercial Fisheries Research Foundation Executive Director speak about "CFRF: Fishermen Led Collaborative Fisheries Research in New England."

  • Wednesday, August 2nd - Blues On The Beach – Wednesday may be hump day in the workaday world, but July Wednesdays on Block Island mean winding down your day with live blues along the beach. Bring a beach chair or blanket and dance the sand off (or simply chill if you’re so inclined) to favorite Block Island and New England musicians. The Silks will be kicking off the concert series on July 5th. The music starts right around 6pm—after the lifeguards have left their posts, early enough for young kids to enjoy, and early enough to head out for dinner after. This year’s dates are July 5th, July 19th, August 2nd, August 16th, and August 23rd. Oh, and more good news. Like Block Island sunshine and gentle breezes, Blues on the Block is absolutely free. Just another reason to love this island.

  • Wednesday, August 2nd -  Farmers Market at Legion Park – Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 9am – 11:30am. With its many fruits and veggies, artisan cheese spreads, salsas, shellfish and more, the Market is a veritable festival for foodies. But wait, there’s more. Not only are there plenty of edibles to delight your taste buds, there are also arts and crafts, music, kids, dogs and a laid-back community atmosphere that makes you smile just being there. Rain or shine, the Market is held every Wednesday and Saturday morning at Legion Park from June 10th through the first weekend in October.

  • Wednesday, August 2nd - Block Island Ghost Tours' New Harbor Walking Tour, has been renamed to the New Harbor Ghost Tour. From 7pm-8:15pm, our Ghost Host (tour guide) will lead you on a walk around the New Harbor area. We learned a lot about some of the most devastating shipwrecks and less welcome visitors. They physically left long ago, but what of them remains? Did you know a group of real-life vampires may have used the island as a meeting place? The history of Block Island has always included those who travel by water. We highly recommend this tour to all of our Island boater's and anyone else looking to hear some of Block Island's haunted history. Every tour includes a free flashlight, an "I Survived" sticker, and a $5 discount on any of our t-shirts. Call 401-477-2979 or email blockislandghosttours@gmail.com to book private group tours.

  • Saturday, August 5th - The Mary D. Ball - From beaching to boating, hiking to biking, there are tons of ways to have a ball on Block Island. But there’s one Ball (note the capital B) that outshines them all for its festive family-friendly atmosphere and its importance to local islanders. It’s the annual Mary D. Ball, the premier fundraiser for the Mary D. Fund, started by Block Island’s charitable force of nature Mary Donnelly, Block Island nurse for more than 50 years until she retired in 2013 at age 86. She hasn’t retired from helping year-round Islanders struggling with financial hardship, though. So, as Mary would say, “dress to have a ball,” (we’ve seen everything from tuxedos to Bermuda shorts) and come to The Sullivan House on Sunday, August 5th at 5-9 pm. You’ll enjoy live entertainment, great food and drinks and a stunning view overlooking the ocean and New Harbor. It’s a great way to honor Mary, support the cause and rub elbows with locals and visitors alike. Tickets start at $100. 

  • Saturday, August 5th - The Block Island Triathlon - the Island's largest and most popular race. It begins at 9 AM with a 1/4 mile open water ocean swim; followed by 12 miles of biking over rolling hills with breathtaking views of the island. The last stretch is a 4 mile run on beautiful Crescent Beach. Questions? Call Dave or Dawn 401-466-3223. Email: dsniffen@newshorehamri.gov. For more information and to sign up, visit https://www.raceplace.com/events/112268/2022-block-island-triathlon.

  • Saturday, August 5th -  Farmers Market at Legion Park – Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 9am – 11:30am. With its many fruits and veggies, artisan cheese spreads, salsas, shellfish and more, the Market is a veritable festival for foodies. But wait, there’s more. Not only are there plenty of edibles to delight your taste buds, there are also arts and crafts, music, kids, dogs and a laid-back community atmosphere that makes you smile just being there. Rain or shine, the Market is held every Wednesday and Saturday morning at Legion Park from June 10th through the first weekend in October.

  • Saturday, August 5th - Spring Street Gallery from 5 PM – 7 PM featuring Pamela duLong Williams paintings. Located at 105 Spring Street. For more information, please visit http://springstreetgallery.com.

  • Sunday, August 6th - Jamaican Independence Day Celebration at Poor People's Pub - 33 Ocean Avenue. Celebrate Jamaica's independence! Food all day, followed by an island style dance party featuring Ragga, Reggae, Ska+Dancehall.

  • Monday, August 6th - Tunes By The Dunes - From 6:30pm-8:00pm, Join in the fun of the first-ever iam session at the Fred Benson Block Island Town Beach! All instruments and voices are welcome to join in the strumming, singing, and/or listening to the live music! We will work from lyrics and chords projected on a screen. So, bring your enthusiasm and beach chair for this evening of fun. We have an introduction to basic Uke chords at 6:30 P.M and then the jam session for all instruments and singers begins at 7:00 P.M and ends at 8:00 P.M.

  • Wednesday, August 9th -  Farmers Market at Legion Park – Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 9am – 11:30am. With its many fruits and veggies, artisan cheese spreads, salsas, shellfish and more, the Market is a veritable festival for foodies. But wait, there’s more. Not only are there plenty of edibles to delight your taste buds, there are also arts and crafts, music, kids, dogs and a laid-back community atmosphere that makes you smile just being there. Rain or shine, the Market is held every Wednesday and Saturday morning at Legion Park from June 10th through the first weekend in October.

  • Saturday, August 12th -  Farmers Market at Legion Park – Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 9am – 11:30am. With its many fruits and veggies, artisan cheese spreads, salsas, shellfish and more, the Market is a veritable festival for foodies. But wait, there’s more. Not only are there plenty of edibles to delight your taste buds, there are also arts and crafts, music, kids, dogs and a laid-back community atmosphere that makes you smile just being there. Rain or shine, the Market is held every Wednesday and Saturday morning at Legion Park from June 10th through the first weekend in October.

  • Saturday, August 12th - Spring Street Gallery from 5 PM – 7 PM featuring Eileen Miller and Steve Miller painting and photography. Located at 105 Spring Street. For more information, please visit http://springstreetgallery.com.

  • Wednesday, August 16th - The Summer Symphony - Enjoy an evening of music on Block Island with the members of the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra. On August 16th, from 5-7pm at Champlin's Marina and Resort, there will be a performance of the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra under the tent at Champlin's Marina & Resort, overlooking the Great Salt Pond. There will be mocktails, cocktails and hors d' oeuvres at 5:00pm and the performance is at 6:00pm. General admission tickets are $65.00. A portion of the proceeds from this event will support music programs for Block Island students. For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-summer-symphony-tickets-653970361957.

  • Wednesday, August 16th -  Farmers Market at Legion Park – Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 9am – 11:30am. With its many fruits and veggies, artisan cheese spreads, salsas, shellfish and more, the Market is a veritable festival for foodies. But wait, there’s more. Not only are there plenty of edibles to delight your taste buds, there are also arts and crafts, music, kids, dogs and a laid-back community atmosphere that makes you smile just being there. Rain or shine, the Market is held every Wednesday and Saturday morning at Legion Park from June 10th through the first weekend in October.

  • Wednesday, August 16th - Blues On The Beach – Wednesday may be hump day in the workaday world, but July Wednesdays on Block Island mean winding down your day with live blues along the beach. Bring a beach chair or blanket and dance the sand off (or simply chill if you’re so inclined) to favorite Block Island and New England musicians. The Silks will be kicking off the concert series on July 5th. The music starts right around 6pm—after the lifeguards have left their posts, early enough for young kids to enjoy, and early enough to head out for dinner after. This year’s dates are July 5th, July 19th, August 2nd, August 16th, and August 23rd. Oh, and more good news. Like Block Island sunshine and gentle breezes, Blues on the Block is absolutely free. Just another reason to love this island.

  • Saturday, August 19th - Spring Street Gallery from 5 PM – 7 PM featuring Elizabeth Doherty : Mixed Media and Textile Art. Located at 105 Spring Street. For more information, please visit http://springstreetgallery.com.

  • Saturday, August 19th -  Farmers Market at Legion Park – Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 9am – 11:30am. With its many fruits and veggies, artisan cheese spreads, salsas, shellfish and more, the Market is a veritable festival for foodies. But wait, there’s more. Not only are there plenty of edibles to delight your taste buds, there are also arts and crafts, music, kids, dogs and a laid-back community atmosphere that makes you smile just being there. Rain or shine, the Market is held every Wednesday and Saturday morning at Legion Park from June 10th through the first weekend in October.

  • Wednesday, August 23rd -  Farmers Market at Legion Park – Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 9am – 11:30am. With its many fruits and veggies, artisan cheese spreads, salsas, shellfish and more, the Market is a veritable festival for foodies. But wait, there’s more. Not only are there plenty of edibles to delight your taste buds, there are also arts and crafts, music, kids, dogs and a laid-back community atmosphere that makes you smile just being there. Rain or shine, the Market is held every Wednesday and Saturday morning at Legion Park from June 10th through the first weekend in October.

  • Wednesday, August 23rd - Blues On The Beach – Wednesday may be hump day in the workaday world, but July Wednesdays on Block Island mean winding down your day with live blues along the beach. Bring a beach chair or blanket and dance the sand off (or simply chill if you’re so inclined) to favorite Block Island and New England musicians. The Silks will be kicking off the concert series on July 5th. The music starts right around 6pm—after the lifeguards have left their posts, early enough for young kids to enjoy, and early enough to head out for dinner after. This year’s dates are July 5th, July 19th, August 2nd, August 16th, and August 23rd. Oh, and more good news. Like Block Island sunshine and gentle breezes, Blues on the Block is absolutely free. Just another reason to love this island.

  • Saturday, August 26th - Spring Street Gallery from 5 PM – 7 PM featuring Robin Langsdorf & Jenny Noonan : Photography and Painting. Located at 105 Spring Street. For more information, please visit http://springstreetgallery.com.

  • Saturday, August 26th -  Farmers Market at Legion Park – Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 9am – 11:30am. With its many fruits and veggies, artisan cheese spreads, salsas, shellfish and more, the Market is a veritable festival for foodies. But wait, there’s more. Not only are there plenty of edibles to delight your taste buds, there are also arts and crafts, music, kids, dogs and a laid-back community atmosphere that makes you smile just being there. Rain or shine, the Market is held every Wednesday and Saturday morning at Legion Park from June 10th through the first weekend in October.

  • Wednesday, August 30th -  Farmers Market at Legion Park – Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 9am – 11:30am. With its many fruits and veggies, artisan cheese spreads, salsas, shellfish and more, the Market is a veritable festival for foodies. But wait, there’s more. Not only are there plenty of edibles to delight your taste buds, there are also arts and crafts, music, kids, dogs and a laid-back community atmosphere that makes you smile just being there. Rain or shine, the Market is held every Wednesday and Saturday morning at Legion Park from June 10th through the first weekend in October.

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