Cherry Blossom Friendship Festival

Cherry Blossom Friendship Festival Sunday, May 5, 2024, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship House 11 Cherry Street, Fairhaven This traditional festival celebrates cherry blossoms and our friendship with Japan. Activities, demonstrations, and a museum tour are included as listed below. Free admission. Activities during the day may include: Kimono sale from Tosashimizu, Kamishibai (paper theater), Shin Daiko (Japanese … [Read more...]

Huttleston Marketplace (Weekly)

SATURDAYS, LATE-MAY THROUGH END OF SEPTEMBER, 10 AM to 3 PM (Except the last Saturday in June) ROUTE 6 & MAIN ST., FAIRHAVEN, MA, NEXT TO FAIRHAVEN HIGH SCHOOL   Huttleston Marketplace Saturdays, May 18 through September 28, 2024 (except last Saturday in June) 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Fairhaven Visitors Center Lawn/Fairhaven High School Lawn, 141 Main Street, at Route 6, Fairhaven Huttleston Marketplace is an outdoor … [Read more...]

Hiroya Tsukamoto – Guitar Workshop & Show

Hiroya Tsukamoto Sunday, June 9, 2024 Guitar Workshop: 11:30 am, Show: 2:00 pm The Shepherd Center for the Performing Arts 34 Center Street (William Street Entrance) Fairhaven, MA Eclectic, immersive, and mesmerizing; guitarist and songwriter Hiroya Tsukamoto embodies the notion that music has no language: Beautifully raw and cathartically emotional, Tsukamoto is a world-renowned, self-made musician. Show tickets are $20. Guitar … [Read more...]

Fairhaven Farmers Market (weekly)

Fairhaven Farmer’s Market Sundays, June 16 through October 27, 2024, 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 151 Alden Road, Fairhaven, MA, next to National Bleach This privately operated farmers market features locally grown edibles, vegetables, fruits, baked goods, meat, herbs, honey, jams, eggs, plants, homemade soaps, fresh squeezed lemonade, farm-related products and much more. Some vendors accept SNAP/HIP and WIC and Seniors Farmers Market coupons. It … [Read more...]

Fort Phoenix Beach Cleanup

Fort Phoenix Beach Cleanup Saturday, June 8, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to Noon Fort Phoenix, south end of Fort St., Fairhaven Meet in the small parking lot near the cannons. Be the Solution to Pollution sponsors this beach cleanup at Fort Phoenix. Meet near the cannons at the fort. Bring a reusable water bottle and wear closed toe shoes. Tools, bags, and gloves are provided. All ages welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult. For more … [Read more...]

Annual Buzzards Bay Swim

  Buzzards Bay Swim Saturday, June 22, 2024, 7:00am – 10:00am Start: Cisco Brewers Kitchen & Bar, 1482 East Rodney French Boulevard, New Bedford, MA 02744 Finish: Fort Phoenix State Reservation, south end of Green St., Fairhaven, MA Register TODAY! Visit https://savebuzzardsbay.org/swim to sign up. The Buzzards Bay Swim is a one-of-a-kind, scenic, point-to-point open water swim across outer New Bedford Harbor benefiting the … [Read more...]

Homecoming Day Fair

Homecoming Day Fair Saturday, June 29, 2024, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Center Street, from William to Green streets, Fairhaven 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. An early summer favorite since 1976, this event features about 175 booths of handmade crafts and delicious foods in addition to live entertainment, an art exhibit on the west lawn of the Unitarian Church, and children’s activities, including the very popular fire engine rides. Sponsored by the … [Read more...]

NFIA & Legendary Street Rods Car, Truck & Bike Show

NFIA & Legendary Street Rods Car, Truck & Bike Show Sunday, August 18, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Livesey Park, Glenhaven Ave. & Parker St., Fairhaven The Legendary Street Rods Car Club teams up with the North Fairhaven Improvement Association to present a summertime Car, Truck, and Bike Show at Livesey Park in North Fairhaven. There will be raffles, awards, music, food and more. Admission to the event is free. Proceeds from … [Read more...]

Get your events posted here

Notices about public events taking place within Fairhaven may be posted free of charge on the Office of Tourism website. The types of public events that can be listed include: fairs and festivals, breakfasts, luncheons, suppers, concerts, fundraising events, dances, special sporting events, races, lectures, plays, one-day workshops, rummage sales, etc. Events must take place in Fairhaven. The Office of Tourism generally does not list … [Read more...]