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• Mostly Annual Chili Contest

  • When
    Saturday, May 11, 2024
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Stone Path Malt
  • Registered
    7 registrants

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  The Mostly Annual Chili Contest is coming back in 2024!

  Saturday, May 11, 2024. 5:30-8:30 p.m.

  At Stone Path Malt, 11 Kendrick Road in Wareham

  Advance tickets $15. $20 at the door >>>

  https://onsetbay.org/event-5616905
  

  Contestants, please register here>>> https://onsetbay.org/event-5616905

  $250 Cash Prize for Best Chili

  Live Music with The Banks Duo, featuring Cape Cod Mike & Brittany Banks Gift Raffles! 50-50! Scratch Ticket Raffle! FUN!

  CONTESTANTS!PLEASE MAKE 2 GALLONS OF CHILI. WE WILL PROVIDE 2 OZ. CUPS, SPOONS AND NAPKINS. YOU MAY PROVIDE ANY AND ALL TOPPINGS YOU WISH. PRIZES GIVEN FOR BEST PRESENTATION!

  WE WILL ALSO PROVIDE ONE 6' TABLE AND A CHAIR

  BEST OVERALL CHILI WINS A CASH PRIZE!

  POWER IS LIMITED, WE ENCOURAGE THE USE OF CHAFING DISHES AND STERNO. PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU NEED ONE. WE DO HAVE A LIMITED SUPPLY.

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• Vendor Registration for Onset Pride

  • When
    Saturday, June 01, 2024
  • Location
    184 Onset Ave

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  June is Pride Month and we’d like to celebrate the amazing diversity in our Community!
  
  Flag raising ceremony, invocation and celebration with special musical guest The Femmes! Vendors and food trucks welcome! $25 fee to vend, plus an item for the raffle.
  
  Saturday, June 1, 2024
  
  10 am - 2 pm
  
  Bay View Park
  
  184 Onset Ave
  
  Onset
  
  onsetbay.org
  
  The Onset Bay Association is proud to be an ally for the LGBTQA+ Community
  
  

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• Summer Concert Fundraiser Featuring May Queen & Rock Steady

  • When
    Saturday, June 01, 2024
  •  
    5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    4 Gibbs Ball Park Road, East Wareham, MA 02538
  • Spaces left
    455

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  Join us for an evening of live music and FUNd-raising for the Onset Summer of Love Concert Series-2024!
  
  Saturday, June 1, 2024
  5-9 pm
  Onset VFW Pavilion
  
  Featuring live performances with May Queen-A Tribute to Led Zeppelin and Rock Steady-Bad Co. Tribute!
  
  Raffles!
  Cash Bar!
  Door Prizes!
  Soul Food offered by the VFW Ladies Auxiliary-Cash only
  
  Tickets $20 in advance
  $25 at the door
  
  OnsetBay.org

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• Onset Summer Concerts Vending Application

  • Start
    Saturday, June 01, 2024
  •  
    6:30 PM
  • End
    Wednesday, June 26, 2024
  •  
    9:00 PM
  • Location
    1 Union Ave
  • Registered
    14 registrants

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  Vendor spot for the entire 10 week series

  10 x 10 space

  $100.00 for a season pass

  Vendors...Click on the link here>>> https://onsetbay.org/event-5608718

  
  

  Free live music returns to the waterfront in Onset! Meet us at the Bandshell located at 1 Union Ave in Onset!

  Free on street parking along Onset/Union Aves. after 6 p.m. and at the Temple Lot on Union Ave.

  Free all day parking at Hynes Field, next to Chuck's Auto, a 5 minute walk to the Gazebo.

  Onset Pier charges for parking until 10 p.m...Download the parking app Flowbird here>>> www.flowbirdapp.com or pay at the kiosk when you arrive.

  Family friendly

  Leashed well behaved dogs welcome. Please, no retractable leashes!

  Food and drink available within walking distance

  GUITAR RAFFLE TO SUPPORT THE SUMMER CONCERTS! PLEASE CLICK ON THIS LINK>>> https://onsetbay.org/event-5492932

  In case of rain, we move the shows to the Onset VFW, 4 Gibbs Ball Park Road, East Wareham, just one mile from the Village. All are welcome here! Food and drink available for purchase.

  For more info
  onsetvillage@gmail.com
  508-295-7072

  Vendors welcome! Click on the link here>>> https://onsetbay.org/event-5608718

  We are grateful for our sponsors!
  Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation | Marc Anthony’s LaPizzeria | Onset Village Laundromat
  Salerno’s Function Hall | Allied Exterminating | Wareham Community Events Committee| Onset VFW Post #2846| David Gurney/Yenrug Guitars | Onset Beach Yoga | Mass Cultural Council | Wareham Cultural Council | Wareham Community Television | Divito Realty | Onset Micro Greens

  Showtime-6:30 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.

  2024 - Our 16th Season!!!

  June 26-That 80's Band

  July 3-The Brothers Project-Allman Brothers Band Tribute

  July 10-Hipshot-R & B Dance Party Fun!

  July 17-Marc Berger & Ride-Americana & Roots Music  

  July 24-The Groovalottos-Funk, Soul, R & B

  July 31-The Ramblin' Band-Classic Rock, Blues

  August 7-Forever Young-A Tribute to the Music of Neil Young

  August 14-Uncle John's Banjo-Grateful Dead Tribute, Bluegrass Style

  August 21-Crankit!-Classic Rock & Deep Cuts From the WCOZ era

  August 28-Whiskey Saints-Blues & Soulful Rock

  Thank you for your love, trust and support! 

  
  

  
  

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• Kayak Poker Run

  • When
    Saturday, June 29, 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Shell Point Beach

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  ONSET BAY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL KAYAK POKER RUN

  WHEN: SATURDAY JUNE 29, 2024 (Rain date June 30)

  WHERE: SHELL POINT BEACH, ONSET-

  TIME: Registration - 9:00 a.m. LAUNCH TIME: 10:00 a.m.

  COST: $25 per person to “ante up” OPEN TO PARTICIPANTS OF ALL ABILITIES

  Launching from Shell Point, participants will pick up 5 cards while paddling around Onset Bay. Once back at the Point, each person will have the opportunity to discard 1-5 cards and purchase new ones for $2 per card. Your final hand will be turned in to event organizers. Grand prize winner will be determined by the person with the best hand (standard poker rules). (Remainder will go towards supporting the Onset Bay Association). Final kayak route will be announced before the event (depending on weather conditions) but will be within Onset Bay. All participants will be REQUIRED to wear a PFD.

  Pizza party and fabulous prizes to follow!

  Kayaks are available from The Onset Bay Center. Please call to reserve if you need a rental-508-999-6363 x 283.

  Please fill out this form>>>Kayak Poker Form 2024.pdf

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• Harvest Moon Festival Vendor Application

  • Start
    Monday, July 01, 2024
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    Thursday, August 01, 2024
  •  
    8:00 PM
  • Location
    1 Union Ave
  • Registered
    29 registrants

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  GREETINGS, VENDOR FRIENDS!

  We will be lining the entire perimeter of the park with vendors surrounding the Bandshell this year and also across Onset Ave in Bay View Park.  See map below. Each square is a 10' x 10' spot. It will be marked on the grass with a number you will receive after I map this all out.

  Spaces 1-18 will be along Union Ave 

  Spaces 19-52 will be along Onset Ave. 

  Spaces 53-79 will be along Waban Ave

  Spaces 80-100+ will be in Bay View Park where the Gazebo is located, across Onset Ave

  Arrival Time on 9/28/2024 is 6 a.m.

  Vendor cars MUST be moved to Vendor Parking by 9:45 a.m. to accommodate for the incoming car show that will be lining Onset Ave and filling the Pier parking lot. 

  Free Vendor parking is available at the former Hammond School, inside the chain link fence, located behind the tennis courts on 10th St. There will be signs and volunteers to guide you. It is kitty corner across the street from the Festival grounds and a quick walk. 13 Highland Ave

  Departure time:

  Begins at 5:00 p.m. Please pack up all your things BEFORE you get your car to load out. It's going to be a little hectic. There will be volunteers to keep an eye on your wares.

  Please reach out to me with your questions and/or concerns.

  Text/Call anytime: 508-725-2657. I will respond as soon as I can. I appreciate your patience.

  Thanks again for being a part of this! More details to come!

  MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE FESTIVAL BELOW...

  Join us for the Onset Harvest Moon Festival!

  Saturday, September 28th, 2024. Rain date 9/29/2024

  10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

  Vendors! Food Trucks! Live Music!

  Guitar Raffle to Support the Harvest Moon Festival! 

  VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 

  Antique/Classic Car Show presented by The Rusty Nuts Car Club of Wareham... PARTICIPANTS; Please arrive before 10 a.m. Space is limited to 300 cars. Dash Plaques for the first 100 cars! FREE admission!

  Over 100 Craft, Merchandise and Service vendors will line the perimeter of Prospect Park (where the Bandshell is) AND across Onset Ave in Bay View Park (where the gazebo is) See map below...

  RESTROOMS-Are available on the Town Pier/Harbormaster's Office and also in Prospect/Bandshell Park up on the hill by the Bayside Condos. There will also be a number of ADA accessible port-o-potties available on the Pier.

  FREE PARKING:

  Limited street parking available (Please, be mindful of Residential/Permitted areas! You will get a ticket)

  Temple Lot on Union Ave; Hynes Field, next to Chuck's Auto (281 Onset Ave); Lopes Field (behind the playground at 248 Onset Ave) 

  For more info, to volunteer or donate please reach out to us at onsetvillage@gmail.com

  Details subject to change without notice...

  www.onsetbay.org

  THANK YOU TO OUR VERY GENEROUS SPONSORS!

  Rusty Nuts Car Club of Wareham, Stitches & Staples, Cape Cod Customs, Advance Auto Parts, Gateway Auto Clinic, Robertson's Auto Body, Onset Beach Patio & Grille, Marc's Auto Service, Robertson's GMC & Auto Salvage, Wareham Community Events Committee, Mass Cultural Council, Buzzards Way Garage, Sharrock's Bakery, K N K Landscaping, The Ockers Company, GATRA, Water Wizz, Yenrug Guitars, 

  
  

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• Blessing of the Fleet Boat Registration-FREE!

  • When
    Saturday, July 06, 2024
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Onset Pier
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  Join us for the Annual Blessing of the Fleet on Saturday, July 6, 2024

  Rain date July 7

  Kid's parades to follow!
  Bicycle-Pet-Doll Carriage
  Registration begins at 9:30 am at the Pier

  For more info...

  onsetvillage@gmail.com or call 508-295-7072

  Advertising support provided by the Wareham Community Events Committee.

  
  

  
  

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• 2024 Guitar Raffle-SG Tribute

  • Start
    Thursday, August 01, 2024
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • End
    Wednesday, August 28, 2024
  •  
    8:00 PM
  • Location
    Onset Bay Association

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  Support FREE LIVE MUSIC in ONSET with the purchase of a raffle ticket to win this beautiful handcrafted SG Tribute guitar!!

  Made in Wareham by David Gurney/Yenrug Guitars. This is the 13th guitar he has donated to the Onset Bay Association over the last handful of years! THANK YOU, DAVE!! In 2023, we raised over $1,500 with this effort.

  Winner will be drawn on Wednesday, August 28th, 2024, at the last concert of the season.

  in 2023 we raised over $2,500 with this effort! THANK YOU!!

  Chances are $5 each, 3 for $10 or 7 for $20

  Comes with a soft case.

  Stop by the OBA Office and check it out sometime. 196 Onset Ave. Call ahead! 508-295-7072

  
  

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• 2024 Guitar Raffle-Joycaster Tribute

  • Start
    Thursday, August 01, 2024
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • End
    Saturday, September 28, 2024
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Onset Bay Association

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  Support FREE LIVE MUSIC in ONSET with the purchase of a raffle ticket to win this beautiful handcrafted Joycaster/Partscaster Tribute guitar!!

  Made in Wareham by David Gurney/Yenrug Guitars. This is the 14th guitar he has donated to the Onset Bay Association over the last handful of years! THANK YOU, DAVE!!

  In 2023, we raised over $2,500 with this effort! THANK YOU!!

  Winner will be drawn on Saturday, September 28th, 2024, at the Harvest Moon Festival

  Chances are $5 each, 3 for $10 or 7 for $20

  Comes with a soft case.

  Stop by the OBA Office and check it out sometime. 196 Onset Ave. Call ahead! 508-295-7072

  
  

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• 2024 Chalk-Full-O-Fun Sidewalk Art and Craft Fair

  • When
    Saturday, August 17, 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Lillian Gregerman Bandshell
  • Spaces left
    215

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  ARTISTS AND CRAFTERS WANTED FOR THE

  2024 CHALK-FULL-O-FUN FESTIVAL!

  Saturday, August 17th, 2024

  (Rain date is the following day.)

  9:00am to 4:00pm

  At the Lillian Gregerman Bandshell in Onset.

  
  

  ARTISTS  can register for a sidewalk square for $5. This will include a box of 36-count colorful soft pastel chalk.

  
  

  Crafters can register for a space at the juried craft fair for $65. This year we will accept a larger number of crafters for this popular event. They will be on hand with a variety of handmade items.

  
  

  Community organizations can register for $25 to provide information to share with the public. A limited number will be accepted.

  
  

  Stay tuned to our Facebook page for updates:

  https://www.facebook.com/onsetstreetpaintingfestival

  
  

  Or email us at: onsetchalkfest@gmail.com

  Prizes are awarded to artists for "People's Choice" and "Honorable Mention."  Who will be our 2024 winners?

  As always, there will be music on the stage for your listening pleasure while catching up with old friends or making new ones. We are an age friendly community. Show your love for art and community by supporting the Onset Bay Association!

  This program is supported in part by grants from the Wareham and Rochester Cultural Councils, local agencies which are supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. https://www.massculturalcouncil.org

  Promotional funds are provided by Wareham's Community Events Committee (CEC).

  Sincere gratitude to all our OBA volunteers who make this event possible!

  
  

  

  

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