Here is the current list of vendors taking part in Kids Fest 2023 as well as a list of the activities and entertainment.
ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT
Photo opportunity with FairhavenTV. Come to Kids Fest dressed in costume or find a costume at the free costume swap (below.) (all day)
Come in costume and play “Costume Bingo”
Pumpkin Painting , buy a pumpkin from Barbosa Farm and paint it at the Friends of the Millicent Library booth. The Friends will have a limited number of coupons for free pumpkins, courtesy of Rockland Trust.
Sir Brady Bounceberry, juggling
Fairhaven Sustainability Committee, Halloween Costume Swap—pick out clean, used costumes and Halloween decorations that have been donated for reuse (all day)
Pirates of the Cape, costumed pirates, fun pirate activities, photo opportunities (all day)
ParentChild+/CFCE/ PACE, make a pirate ship with the PC+ team
Soares Martial Arts, information booth and prize wheel to win lessons
Skald of the Norse, story telling of the Norse Gods, kid safe axe throwing, Kuub Viking yard game, Viking weapons dueling, viking battle face painting (all day)
Climate Reality Massachusetts Southcoast, craftivism for all ages, games and activities for kids and information for parents about incentives for electrification. Also a spin to win it activity with lots of great prizes
Ezekiel the Green, a member of the Obscure Council of Lesser Green Wizards and his pet dragon Balthazar
Fairhaven Belonging Committee Sensory/Calm-Down Booth, where all ages and abilities can relax, color, play, make a new friend and explore. Changing Station will also be available for our littlest friends
Fairhaven Protecting Society, Antique Fire Truck to climb aboard for photo opportunities
Ever After Storybook Entertainment, popular costumed storybook characters, face painting
Fairhaven Recreation Center booth with have Pumpkin Bowling, program information and giveaways.
Fairhaven Village Militia, historical display with Militia members in colonial historical, craft for kids, popcorn sales
Stilt Walker from Extraordinary Arts LLC, on the grounds, late morning to early afternoon
iStroll Southcoast, photo backdrop and coloring station, iStroll program information
Cub Pack 52, inflatable archery booth, soap box derby, and sale of first aid kits
Fairhaven Commission on Disability, crafts for fall.
Musicians of the Azorean Cultural Society Folklore Group, Fall River, music and dancing, including teaching dance steps (1:00 p.m.)
VENDORS
Barbosa Family Farm, pumpkins, vegetables, crocheted character dolls
My Sweet Alibi, “freshies” car air fresheners, t-shirts, bows, crochet home decor, drinkware
The Glitter Witches, glitter and non-glitter temporary tattoos
Bracelets by George, braided elastic bracelets
Jingle Cat Creations, handmade necklaces, bracelets, rings, and earrings
By the Bay Wampum, shell decorating and sea-related ornament making
Caitlyn Gifford Art, hand sewn Halloween themed miniature stuffed animals, more
Baby Doll Bedding and Boas, fleece children’s ponchos, fleece doll bedding, fleece doll sleeping bags
The Crayon Guy, hand crafted crayon holders, wooden toys
So Many Stitches, handmade children’s aprons and smocks, drawstring pouches, tote/book bags, fabric bookmarks and book covers, dresses
Whimsy, crochet Amigurumi (stuffed toys) and giftware
FHVN Market, Fairhaven based clothing, design your own shirt
Karen Teeley Creations, handmade wooden toys such as dinosaurs, cars, trucks, rainbows
Glitter Magic Accessories, Disney inspired mouse ears, jewelry, and accessories
Half Blind Woodworking, hand made wood items such as mugs, cups, boxes, banks, corn hole sets, dice games
FOOD
Fairhaven Lions Club, Domino’s pizza slices, drinks, calendar raffle chances
George H. Taber Lodge, gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches and grilled Thanksgiving panini
Boy Scout Troop 52, hot dogs, drinks
Dorothy Cox’s, ice cream cups, chocolate, fudge, taffy, Del’s lemonade, soda
Brenda’s Pastries & Cakes, breads, brownies, turnovers, cakes, and more
Rosie’s Sweets, baked goods—cookies, hand pies, scones
KC Confections, assorted 3 oz. cookies, fudge, 3 layer brownies, truffles
Fairhaven Village Militia, popcorn