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The OBA, founded in 1992, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit community organization dedicated to bringing cultural viBRANCY to Onset Village by providing free and low-cost family friendly events.

Upcoming events

2026 Kayak Poker Run

Start
Saturday, January 24, 2026

10:00 AM

End
Friday, June 26, 2026

12:00 PM

Location
Shell Point Beach

Registered
1 registrant

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ONSET BAY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL KAYAK POKER RUN

WHEN: SATURDAY JUNE 27, 2026 (Rain date June 28)

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:

RENT KAYAKS

Please print and fill out the form below and bring it with you or mail in with your check...

Kayak Poker Form 2026.pdf

Onset Bay Association, Inc, P.O. Box 799, Onset, MA, 02558-0799

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Mostly Annual Chili Contest-2026

When
Saturday, March 21, 2026

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Location
Stone Path Malt

Registered
14 registrants

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The 2026 Mostly Annual Chili Contest is ON for Saturday, March 21!

@ Stone Path Malt, 11 Kendrick Road, West Wareham

5:30-8:30 p.m.

Tickets $25 per person

OBA Members $20!

CONTESTANTS $25

Please be prepared to serve up to 200 people, 2 oz at a time, this would be about 2 gallons of chili.

If you are using a crock pot, please bring an extension cord. There is plenty of power available.

Chafing dishes and sterno available upon request.

Feel free to bring your own decorations and toppings and/or sides for your chili.

WE WILL PROVIDE:

2 oz. portion cups to serve the chili, spoons, napkins, a 6' rectangular table and a chair.

Voting will be by People's Choice. Everyone gets one ballot.

Best Overall Chili wins a cash prize of $250!

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We have some great raffles coming in for the gift raffle. Please let us know if you'd like to donate an item or service.

There will be a 50/50 raffle-CASH PRIZE!

Minkle Boys Catering has a weekly menu available if you need more than chili to whet your appetite.

Great craft beers and wine available at the cash bar.

This event is Family Friendly.

For more info:

OnsetVillage@gmail.com

508-725-2657 TEXT PREFERRED

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Annual Easter Egg Hunt

When
Saturday, April 04, 2026

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Location
184 Onset Ave, Onset Gazebo/Bay View Park

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2026 Chalk-Full-O-Fun Sidewalk Art and Craft Fair

When
Saturday, August 15, 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location
Lillian Gregerman Bandshell

Registered
Be the first

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ARTISTS AND CRAFTERS WANTED FOR THE

2026 CHALK-FULL-O-FUN FESTIVAL!

Saturday, August 15th, 2026

(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 $60. 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.

Non-Profit Community Organizations can register for free to provide information to share with the public. A limited number will be accepted and any no-shows must give advance notice or risk losing the opportunity to attend the following year.

Stay tuned to our Facebook page for updates:

https://www.facebook.com/onsetstreetpaintingfestival

Or email us at: onsetchalkfest@gmail.com

Three prizes will be awarded to artists by a panel of impartial judges based on criteria set beforehand Who will be our 2026 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 and ability 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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2026 Harvest Moon Festival Vendor Application-OBA MEMBERS

When
Saturday, September 26, 2026

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location
1 Union Ave

Spaces left
119

Registered
1 registrant

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GREETINGS, VENDOR FRIENDS!

HARVEST MOON FESTIVAL-2026

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2026. 10 A.M. - 4 P.M.. Rain Date 9/27/26

We will be lining the entire perimeter of the park with vendors surrounding the Bandshell this year. 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.

PLEASE, NO FLEA MARKET ITEMS. THIS IS FOR CRAFTERS AND ARTISTS. THANK YOU...

Spaces 1-19 will be along Union Ave

Spaces 20-53 will be along Onset Ave.

Spaces 54-95 will be along Waban Ave

Spaces 96-100 will be on the lawn by #89

IF NEEDED>>>

Spaces 102-119 will be on the lawn parallel to spaces 54-74

Arrival Time on 9/26/2026 is 7 a.m.

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

Departure time:

Begins at 4:00 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. You must stay until 4 p.m.

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!

DETAILS ABOUT THE 2025 FESTIVAL BELOW...UPDATES FOR 2026 ARE IN PROGRESS...

Join us for the Onset Harvest Moon Festival!

Saturday, September 27th, 2025. Rain date 9/28/2025

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! Open 10-2!

Over 100 Craft, Merchandise and Service vendors will line the perimeter of Prospect Park (where the Bandshell is)

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 AND SHUTTLE!*** Please park at 3005 Cranberry Highway, next to Cardi's Furniture/Ocean State Job Lot, behind Reign Car Wash. Fisher Bus will be picking up here from 10 am - 5 pm, dropping off in Onset at Waban Ave and Union Ave at the The Bandshell. Look for the school bus!

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)

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!

Warren's Harborview, RWND Restaurant & Arcade, J.C. Engineering, River Junction, Gateway Tavern, Buzzards Way Garage, Robertson's GMC, Stonebridge Bar & Grill, Atlantic Boats, Stonebridge Marina, Bello & Morton LLC, Yenrug Guitars/David Gurney, Gateway Gold & Pawn, Legacy Insurance, Cape Cod Roofing & Siding, Robertson's Auto Salvage, Sharrock's Bakery, Gateway Auto Clinic, T's Auto Salon, Cape Cod 5, Robertson's Auto Body, Marc's Auto Service-Lacasse Service, Cape Cod Customs, The Wareham Community Events Committee and Mass Cultural Council

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The Onset Bay Association hosts over 30 community events throughout the year – an Easter Egg Hunt, Kayak Poker Run, Summer of Love Music Series, Harvest Moon Festival, Illumination Night, Chalk-Full-Of-Fun Street Painting Festival, Midsummer Shakespeare, Family Beach Day with Rodney The Sandman, and Christmas in the Parks are just some of the events that make our village great for visitors and residents year round. These events offer local artists , and free or inexpensive access to the arts for the public.

Our organization is staffed entirely by volunteers dedicated to supporting a robust and thriving community in the village. We rely on grants and other fundraising for our operational expenses. All proceeds from OBA fundraisers go directly back to the community in the form of public events or beautification projects.

We are always looking for volunteers, sponsorships, memberships and donations that will be used to build and sustain our roster of events!

Mission: Investing in and enhancing Onset’s community and businesses

through events and engagement.

Vision: Inspiring the community to support our vibrant village in which we live, work

and thrive.