Aug 14th Gates Open @ 4

Show starts at 7pm

Nantucket Pops The Boston Pops event on Nantucket is one of the greatest events of the year. Almost 5,000 people attend this wonderful event located Jetties Beach a grand stage is set up, great music, last year in 2009 they had a laser show, and the fireworks finally can't be beat even by the 4th of July event.

There are many great ways to enjoy this event here are a few tips from my experience. Pops on Nantucket

If you want to attend the beach - get your tickets NOW! Remember this event is a fund raiser that supports Nantucket Cottage Hospital.

There are 2 types of tickets;

General Admission - which means on the beach $30 for adults and $10 for children.
Pops Reserved Seating - there are 3 levels, and all have reserved seatings. Friend - $600, Patron $1,500 and Benefactor $2,500

Getting to the beach early and setting up a spot is very important, I recommend a few things, drop off people and your heavy things early, send a delegate from your party who is willing to wait it out and hold your space. Things to bring - beach chairs, blankets, coolers with dinner, beverages (No Glass), bug spray, bring plastic ware and paper plates so at the end of the evening your cooler is empty and light to bring home. There is really no parking near Jetties the night of the event, but the NRTA does run special shuttles, here is a link to their website. Plan ahead, know that traffic is going to be bad, unexpected traffic delays can ruin a perfect evening.

There are a bunch of great caterers on Nantucket that do special menu's for the Pops event.

I like Lobster Dinner from Sayles Seafood - order and pick up around 5pm lobster is good cold, but the temp does hold for a long time.

The Dancing Pickle and Fresh Nantucket - both do a great job with food, wine and beer.

Pops Nantucket I have been enjoying the Pops for the last few years from a boat, this is a great way to avoid the crowds and be comfortable with your own group. If you have your own boat know that this year high tide will be at 4 pm and low is about 945, just as the event ends - Don't get to close and find yourself high and dry at the end of the show. If you don't have a boat, open the phone book and try and find a charter available, there are a handful of fishing boats that could take you to see the event. Its not the best way to enjoy the music but it does make the fireworks very intense.