Besides the annual events, there are dozens of concerts, craft fairs, and other events to watch for when you come to the island. In its 26th year in 2000, the Daffodil Festival heralds in spring as the island's millions of yellow daffodils come to life in late April. The road to Sconset is lined with thousands of the brilliant blooms, which the Garden Club and townspeople started planting in 1974. The highlight of the festivities is the gathering of 100 or so antique and classical cars on Main Street and the parade and giant tailgate party at Sconset. More than 80 wineries of international acclaim are represented, and chefs vie to produce the kind of world-class cuisine that best enhances fine wines.
Participants get to sip wine in private mansions and dine on world-class cuisine.
Call ahead for a program so you can make reservations. Now in its 28th year, this sailboat race from Hyannis to Nantucket and back generates as much excitement here as it does on the Cape. An inspiring inside look at screenwriting for film authorities and fans alike, the film festival is in its sixth year, and attracts more than a few celebrities as well as film buffs and fans. It's held around the middle of the month. July Independence Day Nantucketers do it up on the Fourth, with a riotous fire hose contest on Main Street, pie-eating contests, face painting, and more.