About Us

The Edgartown Board of Trade is the principle voice for business in the Town of Edgartown. It is dedicated to fostering an economic climate that enhances and improves the quality of life in the community and it will work to accomplish these tasks while protecting the historic character of the town, the natural beauty and its sense of community.
– Mission Statement

Board of Directors:

Kelsey Berry — Kelsey Berry Event Co.
Diane Carr — Hob Knob Luxury Boutique Hotel & Spa
Julia Celeste Tarka — Rosewater Market & Take-Away
Phil Hughes — Wheel Happy Bike Shop
Lizzy Hynes — Salte, Slate
Elizabeth Rothwell — Harbor View Hotel 
Tilma Johnson— Rockland Trust

Officers & Staff:

President: Phil Hughes — Wheel Happy Bike Shop
Vice President: Julia Celeste — Rosewater Market & Take Away

Executive Director: Erin Ready — Edgartown Meat & Fish Market

Social Media Coordinator: Marnely Murray – Shored Up Digital

Press about Edgartown & Martha’s Vineyard:

MV Times October 16, 2014
Martha’s Vineyard Food & Wine Festival Starts Thursday with Fresh off the Farm

MV Times May 6, 2014
Pink and Green Weekend heralds in spring in Edgartown

The Daily Meal November 7, 2013
Martha’s Vineyard Food & Wine Festival – A celebration of food at New England’s most treasured island

Tiny Urban Kitchen – Blog Post by Jennifer Che November 7, 2013
“Martha’s Vineyard Food & Wine Festival 2013”

Cooking with Books – Blog Post by Marnely Rodriguez-Murray 
“Martha’s Vineyard Food & Wine Festival 2013”

Point B Realty – On Point Blog Post October 22, 2013
“Fresh off the Farm – Going Local at the Martha’s Vineyard Food & Wine Festival”

Forbes Travel Guide September 27, 2013
“10 Festivals to Taste this Fall”

NY1News
“Martha’s Vineyard Offers Relaxed Fall Getaways”

Forbes Magazine September 2013
“Edgartown Named One of America’s Prettiest Towns”

Sand Sculpture Contest
“MVOL Photo Gallery”

Yankee Magazine August 2013
“25 Best Beach Towns in New England”

Zagat Blog December 2012
“Get into the Holiday Spirit”

The Daily Meal, May 2011
“Edgartown Named a Best Small Food Town”

Yankee Magazine June 30, 2009
“Yankee Magazine Names the Vineyard as a Top Ten Getaways“

Coastal Living Magazine December 2008
“Top Ten Holiday Celebrations“

GoNomad.com
“Christmas in Edgartown: Fun for the Family“

New York Times June 13, 2008 Escapes
“On Martha’s Vineyard on a Budget. Seriously.“