ANNUAL MEDIA GUIDE NANTUCKET ISLAND CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE
Wednesday,September24th
5:00pm-7:00pm
SandbaratJettiesBeach
OurAnnualMembershipCelebration isanopportunityfortheNantucket Chambertocelebrateallofthe contributionsandsupportofour membersinthepastyear!
SponsorshipOpportunity:$1,000
NominationsareopenJuly31st-August15th
VotingwillbeheldAugust20th-August31st
WinnerswillbeannouncedSeptember5th
Ticketsareonsalefor$75
COBBLESTONES &CATWALKS
WeekendofOctober10th-13th
Joinusforour7thCobblestones&Catwalks! (formallyCobblestones&Cranberries) Thisisacommunityshoppinginitiativesupporting islandbusinessesandpromotingNantucketfashion.
SEPT2|Registerforstorefrontcompetition&shoppingi
OCT3 |Deadlinetoregisteryourbusiness
OCT6 |Submitdiscount/giftcard
OCT9 |Deadlinetodecoratestorefronts
OCT 10 |VoteonlineforStorefrontCompetition
OCT10-13 |Giveoutbingocards&applystickers
OCT15 |Winnersannounced
$25ToParticipateIntheShoppingInitiative
$25ToParticipateintheStorefrontDecorating Competition
$45ToParticipateInbothShoppingInitiative& StorefrontDecoratingCompetition
IFINTERESTEDINBECOMINGASPONSOR CONTACTTHECHAMBER
SEPT2|RegistrationOpens
OCT3|RegistrationCloses
OCT6|FinalLookDescriptionDue
OCT10|RehearsalforFashionShow
WeinviteyoutojoinusforourThirdFallFashionShowduring Nantucket'sCobblestone&Catwalksweekend.Don'tmissthe chancetoshowcaseyourbrand'screativityandstyle.Therewillbe livevotingfor'BestFallFashion'withawardspresentedatthe eventalongwithrefreshmentsandmusic. www.nantucketchamber.org
NANTUCKET GUIDEBOOK COVER COMPEITION
SubmissionsOpenOctober16-31
WeinviteartiststosubmitworkofaNantucketscenefor theChamber's2026-2027OfficialGuidebookCover!
SIZE6"x9"
Requiresspaceinthetop1/3portionfor “Nantucket2026-2027Guide"
Mainsubjectofthepictureshouldbeinthelower2/3
Bottom2incheswillhaveChamberlogoandwebsite
Submitallartworktoinfo@nantucketchamber.org
NOCELLPHONEPHOTOSWILLBEACCEPTED
OCT16-31|Submitdigitalartworkfor2026-27Official NantucketGuidebookCover
NOV1-21|Voteonline
NOV28|Winnersannouncedatthe TreeLightingCeremony
MAY2026|Guidebookprinted
ADVERTISEIN THEOFFICIAL NANTUCKET GUIDE
Enhanceyourbusiness’sexposurebyadvertisinginthe2026-2027 OfficialNantucketGuidebook!
In2025,weprinted40,000copies(sentworldwidetovisitorsplanning theirtriptoNantucketthroughouttheyear)andin2024wereceived 43,411onlineviews.Allmemberswhoseaccountsareingoodstanding byJan.31,2026willbeinthedirectory.
NANTUCKET NOEL
November1st-December31st
AllSponsorshipMaterials &Information duebyOctober31st
SEPT2|Registrationopenstosponsor51 NantucketChristmasStrollst
SEPT2|Submiteventsandmarketingmaterials
SEPT2|SignupforStrollMarketplace(ShopSanta’sVill )
OCT31|Deadlinetosponsorstrollandbeinprintedpr
NOV1-DEC31|NantucketNoelseason
NOV28|TreeLightingCeremony
NOV29-DEC4|Decorateyourtree
DEC5|JudgingofChristmastrees&storefronts
DEC5-7|51stNantucketChristmasStroll
DEC5-8|Onlinevotingforbeststorefront&trees
DEC10|Winnersannounced
JAN2|Lastdaytoremoveyourtreedecorations
NANTUCKET CHRISTMAS STROLL
Weinviteyoutoparticipateinthe51stNantucketChristmasStroll!
December5th-7th
TheChamberoffersmanywaystogetinvolvedandbringextra exposuretoyourbusinessororganizationduringtheholidayseason...
$5,000 (Only2Available)
-FullPageAd:$700(475"x775")
-HalfPageAd(H/V):$400(475"x375"or225"x775")
-QuarterPageAd(H/V):$250(475"x175"or225"x375") Adsacceptedincolororblack&white,withorwithoutbleed
AdvertiseintheOfficialNantucketNoelProgram Allsponsorships,holidayeventsandgeneralinformation dueby October31
REDTICKET PROGRAM
November1st-December24th
Toencourageshoppinglocalfortheholidayseasonandtopromotethe sustainabilityofislandcommerce,theChambercontinuesitspopular AnnualRedTicketProgram.Participatingbusinesseswillgiveoutone redticketforevery$25purchased.DoubleRedTicketdaysavailable uponrequest.In2024414,000RedTicketsweredistributedby ChamberMembermerchantstotheircustomers.Resultinginover$10 millioninestimatedsalesgeneratedthroughtheProgram!
OCT27|PickupRedTicketsonthisdayorafter NOV1|RedTicketProgrambegins
NOV28|BlackFriday-DoubleRedTickets
NOV29|SmallBusinessSaturday-DoubleRedTickets
DEC5-7|STROLLWEEKEND|DoubleRedTickets
DEC23|10AM-TicketsduetoChamberOffice
DEC24|1PM-AnnualRedTicketDrawing
BLACKHISTORY
MONTH
Celebration
February2026
EachFebruary,weproudlyhostNantucket’sAnnualBlackHistoryMonthCelebration an upliftingandheartfelttributetoBlackheritage,culture,andexcellence.Everyyear,weexplore anewthemethatbringstolifetherichnessanddepthofBlackhistorythroughanengaging programofspokenword,song,dance,andthought-provokingpresentationsfromnotable speakersbothwithinourcommunityandbeyond. ThismeaningfuleventismadepossiblethroughourcherishedpartnershipwiththeNantucket DepartmentofCultureandTourismandNantucketHighSchool Theircollaborationhas helpedusgrowthecelebrationintoapowerfulcommunitytraditionthathonorsthepast, celebratesthepresent,andinspiresthefuture We’realwaysopentonewenergyandsupport Ifyou’reinterestedinbeinginvolved whether asaperformer,volunteer,orsponsor pleasereachouttousatevents@nantucketchamberorg Wewouldlovetohaveyoubepartofthisspecialcelebration
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’SDAY
Breakfast & Panel
March6 ,2026th
EachMarch,wecometogethertohonorthepower,resilience,andachievementsofwomen atourannualInternationalWomen’sDayBreakfast&Panel.Inconjunctionwiththe globalIWDorganization,weusetheiryearlythemeasinspirationtoshapeameaningful andlocallyrootedprogram.Theheartoftheeventisourinspiringpanel animpressive lineupofwomenfromacrosstheNantucketcommunitywhosharetheirstories, perspectives,andinsightsonhowthethemeconnectstotheirlivesandcareers Guestsalso enjoyawarmandwelcomingbreakfastfeaturingdeliciousbitescraftedbywomen-owned businessesrighthereontheislandWe’redeeplygratefultoCapeCod5fortheirgenerous supportasasponsor,andwe’realwayslookingtogrowourcircleofcommunitypartners.If you ’reinterestedinsupportingorgettinginvolved,pleasereachoutto events@nantucketchamber.org.We'dlovetohaveyoujoinusincelebratingthewomenof Nantucketandbeyond
*ForsponsorshipopportunitiescontactNICC
NANTUCKET DAFFODIL FESTIVAL
April23rd-26 ,2026th
AllSponsorshipMaterials &Information duebyMarch1st
JAN19|Registrationopenstosponsor50thNantucketDaffodilFestival
FEB2|Submiteventsandmarketingmaterials
FEB2|SignupforAntiqueCarShow&ParadeOpens
FEB9|SignupforAntiqueCarShow&ParadeCloses
MAR1|AntiqueCarShow&Paradeparticipantschose
MAR1|LASTDAYtoregisteraseventsponsor
MAR1|Alladvertisements,eventsanddealsdue
APR23|StorefrontDecorationContestdeadline
APR23-26|50 NantucketDaffodilFestival!th
APR24|DaffodilBazaar
APR25|DaffodilFestivalDay
APR29|Festivalwinnersannounced
NANTUCKET DAFFODIL FESTIVAL
Weinviteyoutoparticipateinthe5othNantucketDaffodilFestival!
April23rd-26th,2026
TheChamberoffersmanywaystogetinvolvedandbringextraexposure toyourbusinessororganizationduringourkickofftoSpring...
$5,000 (Only2Available)
AdvertiseintheOfficialDaffodilFestivalProgram
-FullPageAd:$700(475"x775")
-HalfPageAd(H/V):$400(475"x375"or225"x775")
-QuarterPageAd(H/V):$250(475"x175"or225"x375") Adsacceptedincolororblack/white,withorwithoutbleed
Allsponsorships,eventsandgeneralinformation dueby March1st
NANTUCKET DAFFODIL FESTIVAL
Antique Car & Motorcycle Show
April25 2026th
RegistrationPeriod: February2 -9 2026 nd th
VehiclesSelected: February27th
Spaceislimitedto110carsandmotorcycles.Vehicleswillbeselectedby ourDaffodilFestivalCommittee. NantucketIslandChamberof Commercemembersingoodstandinghaveanadvantageduringthe selectionprocess.Thisisarainorshineevent,norefunds.
RULESFORPARTICIPATION:
Vehiclesmustbe1980orolder
Limitoftwovehicleentriesperowner,eachvehiclewillbechargeditsownregist NantucketChamberreservestherighttolimitorexcludevehicles Nothingintow,noexceptions
Vehiclesmustbecurrentlyregisteredandinspected(ifapplicable)
Advertising,bannersandsalesareprohibited
Nofeathers,beadsorotherunsustainabledecorationsastheycauselitter Bekind,weallwanttoenjoythefestivalinasafeandfunway
*MoredetailswillbeprovidedintheDaffodilFestivalAntiqueCarShow& Paradeparticipationpackets
Ifyouhavequestionspleasedon’thesitateto reachouttoamemberoftheChamberteam...
PeterBurke-ExecutiveDirector BiancaBrown-EventsManager
JacquelineMcGradyBusinessOperationsManager
ChelseaDembyCommunicationsManager
JamesVoyagesershipManager