Exhibition Opening Reception for The Crunch

Exhibition Opening Reception for The Crunch

Join us on Saturday, January 24 from 4–6pm as we celebrate the opening of The Crunch.

This exhibition looks back at Aquinnah’s demolition derby, a brief but unforgettable Island tradition of the early 1980s. Held each fall on a hillside field, the Crunch transformed end-of-season cars into roaring, crashing spectacles that drew crowds without a single advertisement.

From 1979 to 1982, Islanders stripped out glass, relocated fuel tanks, and made last-minute repairs before smashing vehicles into one another until only one remained running. Through photographs, artifacts, and firsthand stories, The Crunch captures both the mayhem and the community spirit that made this short-lived event a legendary chapter in Vineyard history.

Free for all to attend.

DETAILS


Date January 24, 2026
From 4:00 pm
To 6:00 pm
Type Exhibition Opening
Venue Martha’s Vineyard Museum
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