Summer Events in Fairhaven

Fairhaven summer events for the whole family are under way.  Some highlights:

Homecoming Day Fair

Saturday, June 29, 2013

Center Street, from William to Green streets, Fairhaven

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Fairhaven’s largest annual 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 Fairhaven Improvement Association. Free. Handicap parking available. For more information, visit http://www.fairhavenhomecoming.wordpress.com/.


Fourth of July Car Cruise

Thursday, July 4, 2013

Starts at Fairhaven High School, 12 Huttleston Ave., Fairhaven

Gather for flag raising 8:30 a.m., Depart 9:00 a.m.

Classic and antique cars and vehicles will gather at Fairhaven High School for the raising of the “Big Flag” then will cruise through town with at stop at Fort Phoenix for the annual Independence Day Ceremony (See below). Sponsored by the North Fairhaven Improvement Association with the Prowlers and the Downshifters car clubs. Free. For more information call John Medeiros at 508-990-0000.


Fourth of July Costume Parade
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Line-up 9:00 a.m., Depart approx. 9:30 a.m., 

as Car Cruise passes
Starts at Cushman Park, Green St., Fairhaven
Residents and town groups in historical and/or patriotic costume and floats will gather at Cushman Park to walk to Fort Phoenix, following behind the car cruise. The parade will be followed by the Fort Phoenix Independence Day Ceremony (See below). Sponsored by the Fairhaven Office of Tourism. Free. For more information call 508-979-4085 or email Fairhaventours@aol.com.

Fort Phoenix Independence Day Ceremony

and Cannon Salute

Thursday, July 4, 2013, 10:15

Fort Phoenix, Fort Street, Fairhaven

A program at the historical, Revolutionary War era fort will feature a brief history of Fort Phoenix, a reading of the Declaration of Independence, musical performances and the singing of the National Anthem followed by the firing of the fort’s five 24-pound Seacoast Defense cannons. Sponsored by the Town of Fairhaven and the Fairhaven Village Militia. Free. Handicap parking available. For more information, call 508-979-4085 or email FairhavenTours@aol.com. 

And every Sunday:

Fairhaven Farmer’s Market

Sunday afternoons, June16 through October 13, 2013

Fairhaven High School, 12 Huttleston Avenue, Fairhaven

1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Buy fresh local produce and other products from area farmers. Enjoy the local market with family and friends every Sunday afternoon through October 15. Entertainment will be available occasionally during market hours. Access the parking lot off Main Street to the rear of the Academy Building. Handicap parking. Free admission. Coordinated by the Fairhaven Sustainability Committee.

For more info, visit http://fairhaventours.blogspot.com/