Nantucket was treated to a remarkable display last week as the historic schooner Bowdoin sailed into the harbor during its first-ever visit to the island.

Residents and visitors gathered at Nantucket Great Harbor Yacht Club for Theatre Workshop of Nantucket's summer gala.

The Nantucket Boys & Girls Club held its annual Tim Russert Summer Groove benefit concert over the weekend.

Nantucket Race Week took over the harbor and waterfront this past week with regattas, parties, and award ceremonies by co-sponsors Nantucket Yacht Club and Great Harbor Yacht Club to benefit Nantucket Community Sailing.

Nantucket's Almanack Arts Colony welcomed families to its property in Polpis for its annual barbecue, bocce, and bluegrass benefit.

The Nantucket Preservation Trust held its annual August Fete last Thursday. The event was held on one of Nantucket's most quaint byways, India Street.

Thousands gathered at Jetties Beach over the weekend to see the Boston Pops Orchestra play its annual concert on Nantucket.

Families celebrated the history and culture of local Indigenous peoples during last week's Wampanoag Day at Children's Beach.

Local and celebrity models illuminated the Cisco Brewers stage with colors and creativity during the 2023 Trashion Show.

A car show fundraiser to benefit the Nantucket Boys & Girls Club was held over the weekend in the parking lot off First Way.

Nantucket Island Safe Harbor for Animals hosted its annual fashion show for pets and their owners at Bartlett's Farm.

Nantucket by Design, the premier summer fundraiser by Nantucket Historical Association, took place at the Whaling Museum and in private locations around the island.

The Nantucket Garden Club hosted its annual House and Garden Tour last week, featuring six historic homes along Orange Street.

Enjoy photos by Bill Hoenk of July on Nantucket, and appreciate the charm and beauty the month brings to all those who​visit or live on the island this time of year. 

On a sunny and breezy summer day, the Jetties came alive with community spirit as islanders and visiting guests gathered for Nantucket Island Safe Harbor for Animals' 48th annual sandcastle building contest.

Sierra Delta held its seventh annual cocktail benefit on Nantucket at the Westmoor Club.

Friends and families joined the Nantucket Historical Association for its Summer Site Series, which aims to foster community engagement with different historic sites on Nantucket.

Sustainable Nantucket welcomed guests to Mount Vernon Farm over the weekend for its annual summer fundraiser.

Residents and visitors attended the Stargazer Gala last week for a night of fun under the stars.

Founded in 2016 by Kate Kling, the annual Dragonfly fundraiser aims to inspire change with mental illness and raise funds for NAMI on Nantucket and Fairwinds — Nantucket's Counseling Center.