The 2024 season of The Block premiered on TV screens on August 12, but for the last six months, it really has been Block Island for local residents.

The contestants have frequented local stores sourcing material for their houses, while cafes, bars and restaurants have played host to the crew, contestants, judges and presenters Scott Cam and Shelley Craft.

It’s been a busy, sometimes frantic few months for the Block team, but that hasn’t stopped them making friends across the island, including hosting a fun fair on the Cowes foreshore and inviting excited locals to a gala party earlier in the year.

Now the rest of the world gets to experience Block Island and we’re taking this chance to celebrate this unique experience, shining a spotlight on some of the local businesses involved and remembering the highlights of our Block Island journey.