 Fall on Nantucket is an ideal time to savor Indian Summer weather, crimson-colored foliage, and watch for rare and endangered bird species. Fall also brings the island’s Annual Chowder Fest, Nantucket Arts Festival, Harvest Fair, and Cranberry Festival. For fans of golf, don't miss the Sankaty Head Golf Club, a private course open to the public only in the fall, and the Siasconset Golf course, which is open to non-members, for a fee, weekdays during peak season.
Visitors who brave the winter weather are rewarded with the enchanting Nantucket Noel and Christmas Stroll Weekend, two events that bring New England’s finest traditions to life. Nantucket Noel is a month long celebration of the season, and Christmas Stroll Weekend is one of the highlights, during which Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive via Coast Guard Vessel and ride up Main Street in a horse-drawn carriage. The celebration includes carolers in Victorian costume, bell ringers, student choirs, and other musicians. Winter on Nantucket is particularly magical and a lovely opportunity to have the island to yourself and bask in the comfort and coziness of your warm, inviting bed and breakfast.
Nantucket is alive with daffodil blossoms during spring, making the island a beautiful contrast of bright yellow and orange gardens and glistening blue waters. The Nantucket Daffodil Festival celebrates the melting of the snow and the arrival of fresh, sunny days with two days of events including the Antique Car Parade, Daffodil Tailgate Picnic, Garden Club’s Daffodil Show, Children’s Daffodil Parade, and Daffy Hat Pageant. Book your springtime bed and breakfast excursion and experience the saying, “Spring is in the air.”
In late spring or early summer Nantucket transforms from a quiet seaside village to the place to be for dedicated and novice wine lovers alike. The Annual Nantucket Wine Festival entertains patrons with an exploration of food and wine, as you sip wine in grand, historic homes and dine in top-rated restaurants. After a day at the festival, return to the luxury of your bed and breakfast, open another bottle, and relax on the porch or in an overstuffed chair. The Nantucket Film Festival is another summer favorite, encompassing five days of screenings, panels, readings, and more, brining celebrities and fans to the island to premier national and international movies. Reserve your Nantucket bed and breakfast well in advance to ensure you won’t miss this artistic and cultural event.
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