Preliminary Event Plans

Below is the list of activities planned as part of JAWSFEST: THE TRIBUTE. Event planning is under way, so new activities may be added and some listed activities may be modified.

Living Jaws A series of lively and engaging discussions with event VIPs on the making of JAWS, including how the film impacted their lives and families in the 1970s and beyond.

Behind the Screams A display of private collections of JAWS photographs and memorabilia from the filming.

Shark in the Park A family-oriented event at the MVRHS ball park with our local pre-collegiate baseball team, the MV Sharks. A day loaded with surprises.
 

In the Scene Live re-enactments from our favorite JAWS scenes—in some very unexpected locations.

Amity Adventure: JAWSFEST Treasure Hunt Explore Amity, test your knowledge of the film, and collect limited-edition items from our Treasure Hunt. Return your completed kits by the end of the day for great prizes.

JAWS Tribute and JAWS on the Big Screen A multimedia tribute to Peter Benchley, Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, and members of cast and crew who have passed. Immediately followed by an outdoor screening of JAWS under the stars

Shark After Dark A late-night gathering of fans, cast members, and crew members to celebrate and discuss all things JAWS.

Sharks, Art & Conservation Shark populations have declined 90% in the past 40 years, and these amazing creatures are in tremendous peril. JAWSFEST: The Tribute is committed to bringing shark conservation awareness and education to JAWS fans and Amity visitors this summer. Learn about sharks, celebrate their beauty, and join with us in shark conservation efforts.