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



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!

Our Mission: Investing in and enhancing Onset’s community through events and engagement year-round.
Our Vision: Inspiring our community to create a culturally vibrant village to 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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