Together We Make A Difference!

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

    • Saturday, January 24, 2026
    • 10:00 AM
    • Friday, June 26, 2026
    • 12:00 PM
    • Shell Point Beach
    Register

    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

    • Thursday, January 29, 2026
    • 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    • 2421 Cranberry Hwy Suite 350, Wareham, MA 02571

    Red Robin Gourmet Burgers in Wareham will be donating 20% of sales on Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. to the Onset Bay Association!

    Please mention this when ordering, whether dining in or taking it to-go.

    THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

    PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!

    • Saturday, March 21, 2026
    • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Stone Path Malt
    Register

    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



    • Saturday, April 04, 2026
    • 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
    • 184 Onset Ave, Onset Gazebo/Bay View Park

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.

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Onset Bay Association
196 Onset Ave • P.O. Box 799 • Onset, MA 02558
ph: 508-295-7072
onsetvillage@gmail.com

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