A Fall Art Initiative from the Edgartown Board of Trade.
The Edgartown Board of Trade welcomes the 8th annual Bass In the Grass Fundraiser in honor of the Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass & Bluefish Derby fall of 2025. The initiative helps raise money for local artists, the EBT, and the Derby Scholarship Fund, a fund that gives to qualified Vineyard students annually by the Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass & Bluefish Derby, Inc.
Mid-September through October 19th, be sure to bid on your favorite Bass by the end of the derby for a chance to have a piece of the island in your home.
The Bass have new grass in Edgartown! View the Bass at The Carnegie Heritage Center beginning Friday, September 26th.
Edgartown’s Bass In The Grass 2025 is brought to you by our Presenting Sponsors, E.C. Cottle, Inc. and Edgartown Meat & Fish Market. Thank you for your support!
Banner art by Tara Reynolds Art
HOW IT WORKS
Learn about Martha's Vineyard
Bass In The Grass Auction
Artist Brian Kirkpatrick’s 2018 fish ‘“Chappy” sponsored by the Edgar Hotel
Visit the fish
Visit The Carnegie Heritage Center to view the school of fish in person.
Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass & Bluefish Derby
For over 70 years, "The Derby" has been a time to renew friendships, share a cup of coffee and create memories that fuel the winters exaggerated fishing stories.