Posted by Brian Sullivan on Wed, Jul 28, 2010
Aug 14th Gates Open @ 4
Show starts at 7pm
Tickets Online
The Boston Pops event on Nantucket is one of the greatest events of the year. Almost 5,000 people attend this wonderful event located Jetties Beach a grand stage is set up, great music, last year in 2009 they had a laser show, and the fireworks finally can't be beat even by the 4th of July event.
There are many great ways to enjoy this event here are a few tips from my experience. 
If you want to attend the beach - get your tickets NOW! Remember this event is a fund raiser that supports Nantucket Cottage Hospital.
There are 2 types of tickets;
- General Admission - which means on the beach $30 for adults and $10 for children.
- Pops Reserved Seating - there are 3 levels, and all have reserved seatings. Friend - $600, Patron $1,500 and Benefactor $2,500
Getting to the beach early and setting up a spot is very important, I recommend a few things, drop off people and your heavy things early, send a delegate from your party who is willing to wait it out and hold your space. Things to bring - beach chairs, blankets, coolers with dinner, beverages (No Glass), bug spray, bring plastic ware and paper plates so at the end of the evening your cooler is empty and light to bring home. There is really no parking near Jetties the night of the event, but the NRTA does run special shuttles, here is a link to their website. Plan ahead, know that traffic is going to be bad, unexpected traffic delays can ruin a perfect evening.
There are a bunch of great caterers on Nantucket that do special menu's for the Pops event.
I like Lobster Dinner from Sayles Seafood - order and pick up around 5pm lobster is good cold, but the temp does hold for a long time.
The Dancing Pickle and Fresh Nantucket - both do a great job with food, wine and beer.
I have been enjoying the Pops for the last few years from a boat, this is a great way to avoid the crowds and be comfortable with your own group. If you have your own boat know that this year high tide will be at 4 pm and low is about 945, just as the event ends - Don't get to close and find yourself high and dry at the end of the show. If you don't have a boat, open the phone book and try and find a charter available, there are a handful of fishing boats that could take you to see the event. Its not the best way to enjoy the music but it does make the fireworks very intense.
So these are just a few tips for the Pops on Nantucket. I hope you enjoy the event as much as I have over the years.
If you have been and have tips for anyone reading please feel free to share in the comment section.
Brian
Posted by Brian Sullivan on Sun, Jun 27, 2010
So the other day I popped into Bartlett Farm here on Nantucket and when I got out of the car I recognized what a treasure it is for Nantucket island. I thought it would take some quick photos with my Iphone and share with you some of my favorite things about "Bartletts".
1st the tomatoes! They have great tomatoes at Bartlett Farm in the early season they are known as the Hot House ones and they are 
grown indoors - heres a shot of some.
2nd the Sweet Corn not "ready" (grown) until later in the summer but there is nothing so good as Bartlett Farm fresh corn. MMMmmm
3rd really any and all of the produce they have its all so good, you can't beat fresh locally grown veggies from right here on Nantucket!
- Pie and Dessert - the chefs and bakers at Bartletts do an
amazing job, always a wonderful treat to be found, from Fresh blueberry pie, macaroons, Cupcakes and more.
- Packaged meats and prepared meals are also wonderful treats a the farm, I find them to be expensive but for the occasional treat most definitely worth the trip there.
Almost everything you need for your home garden, plants, seeds, fertilizer and more all kinds of varieties for planting year round.
- Exercise classes - Can you believe there is Yoga at Bartlett Farm what a cool idea. Give them a call out there to learn more about this one - 508 228 9403.
Protected Open Space that create beautiful views and visits- one of the great things on Nantucket is open space it makes this a truly wonderful place. A handful of years ago Bartlett Farm sold the development rights to most of their land to a conservation group to guarantee that the property will always stay protected from development - Great Job Bartlett Family!
Here is a link to their website to learn more on the farm.
Brian Sullivan
Posted by Brian Sullivan on Sun, Jun 27, 2010
The fourth of July is coming everywhere fast I'm so excited to be on Nantucket because it is so special here. There is nowhere in my
travels around the United State that I have found a place I enjoy the 4th of July more then on Nantucket! There area lot of things happening on Nantucket; from family BBQ's, day on island beaches, Town sponsered fireworks, and my personal favorite the Norman Rockwellesc waterfight on Main Street that includes dualing fire trucks, face painting, watermelon eating, kids bike parade and more. Below I am listing a calender of events for fun activities for you and your family on Nantucket over the 4th of July.
Looking at Real Estate on island with Brian Sullivan - 508 414 1878 (as of time of this blog post I have time on Fri 2nd, Sat. 3rd& Mon 5th; will be with client on 4th most of morning).
July 2 - Quarter Hour Organ Concert. 12:15 - 12:30 PM. Organist Marcia Hempel plays a historic 1831 Organ. Free! Unitarian Church, 11 Orange St. www.unitarianchurchnantucket.org. 508-228-5466.
July 2 - Summer Small Works Exhibition. 6 - 8 PM. Spotlight works by Tine Kirkland Graham. Artists Association of Nantucket, Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington St. www.nantucketarts.org. 508-228-0294.
July 2 - The Man in the White Sharkskin Suit. 7:30 -9 PM. Lucette Lagnado, author & Wall Street Journal reporter will speak following services. Congregation Shirat HaYam, Unitarian Church, 11 Orange St. www.shirathayamnantucket.org. 508-228 6588.
July 3 - Saint Mary's Summer Fair. 9 AM - 2 PM. Children's activities, silent auction, white elephant, jewelry, raffles, food. Saint Mary's/Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church, corner of Federal & Cambridge Sts. 508-228-0100.
July 3 - Rafael Osona Estate Auction. 9:30 AM. See listing June 26.
July 3 - at 8 am Firecracker 5 K Road Race sponsered by Nantucket Health club takes place on - here is a link to entry form
July 3 - Farmers market takes place on Sat. morning and is located between the Post office and St. Marys church just of Federal Street these events take place every Sat and are sponsered by Sustainable Nantucket
July 3 - Independence Day Activities on Main Street. 10 AM - 12 PM. All activities are free! Dunk tank, watermelon & pie eating 
contests, face painting & puppets. Sponsored by Parks & Recreation Commission. 508-228-7213. Waterfight is the BEST - so much fun. Main Street is shut down a fire truck parks at each end of the street and the waterfight begins, bring dry clothes for after the fight there is NO 
avoiding getting wet! Other events like facepainting, watermelon eating, and bike parade begin at 10 am on Main Street - Waterfight starts at Noon.
July 3 - Win a Kite for 4th of July! 10 AM - 6 PM. Enter to win a Nantucket Kite! Nantucket Lite Candle & Soap Co., 14 So. Water St. www.nantucketlite.com. 508-228-8494.
July 3 - Movie Night. 8:30 - 10 PM. Movie: 
Where the Wild Things Are. Nantucket Dreamland Foundation, 17 So. Water St. www.nantucketdreamland.org. 508-332-4822.
July 3 & 4 - Summer Used Book Sale. 10 AM - 2 PM. Thousands of books, DVDs, CDs & audio books in all genres. $2 hardcover, $1 paperback. Nantucket Atheneum, Garden, 1 India St. www.nantucketatheneum.org. 508-228-1110.
July 3 - 10 Stone's Artifacts. Times TBA. Various events to be held during throughout the week! African Meeting House, 29 York St. www.maah.org. 508-228-9833.
July 4 - Fourth of July Fireworks. 9 PM. www.nantucket-ma.gov/visitor. 508-228-0925.
Fireworks at Jetties a classic event everywhere in America, but no better place then on the beach on Nantucket!
I suggest that you get there early, parking is difficult and setup is tuff. Pack a dinner and have a picnic, my personal favorite is 2lbs lobster dinner from Sayles Seafood - Call early like (10am) and set a pick up time they get incredibly busy!
July 5 - Free Concert. 5 - 6 PM. Free Summer Concert Series! Nantucket Dreamland Foundation, 17 So. Water St. www.nantucketdreamland.org. 508-332-4822.
July 5 - Author Talk: Linda Greenlaw - Seaworthy: A Sword Boat Captain Returns To The Sea. 8 - 9:30 PM. A narrative about setting your own terms & finding true self between land & water. Nantucket Atheneum, Great Hall, 1 India St. www.nantucketatheneum.org. 508-228-1110.
Also stay tuned and check out whats on PlumTV they are always listing activites and events you can see them when you are on Nantucket on Channel 22 or by visiting PlumTV.com
And I can't finish this post without a quick note on fishing around Nantucket. The action is great for all speices; Bass, Blues, Scup, Tuna, Fluke and more can all be caught off Nantucket. If your with small kids check out the Critter Cruise (GREAT time for Kids! - Well done Josh!) or go headout for a longer trip on Monomoy Charters, check out his websites and call to book!
Thanks for checking in with me at www.Nantucketrealestateagent.com and looking at things to do on Nantucket over the 4th of July, please leave your favorite things to do on Nantucket in the comments section and pass on to your friends.
- Brian