Annual events planner
Year around there are special events and celebrations in Fairhaven. We've included extra information for contacting event managers if you are a vendor or want to participate. See the Events in Fairhaven page for the full schedule for the next few weeks.
February
Official Pacific Northwest Rain Festival
First Saturday in February
Feb 7, 2009 - Feb 6, 2010 - Feb 5, 2011
From 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. A fun, goofy mid-winter happening with rain poetry, rain gear fashion show, music, hot drinks, and rain prediction when we pet the pug. Everyone is welcome to enter a rain poem and enter the rain gear fashion show. Prizes from Fairhaven merchants. A participatory event - and a good antidote for the winter blahs. Come join us for the fun. It is a little different each year.
Contact: John Servais of Fairhaven.com |
February
Row Expo
Weekend in mid February
Fri, Feb 15 thru Sun the 17th, 2008 is 5th Annual
2009 dates not yet determined
Ron Mueller's Wayland Marine shop right in Fairhaven is the hot spot in the Northwest for the sport of rowing. Each February he sponsores this fun event. All are invited to check out the display of rowing shells and boats. Experienced rowers are on hand to answer questions. Old or young, rowing is a pleasant and challenging sport for you. See Events page for specific hours.
Contact: Ron Mueller |
April
Dirty Dan Days
Last Saturday & Sunday of April - all over Fairhaven
April 26 & 27, 2008 - April 25 & 26, 2009 - April 24 & 25, 2010
Family fun games and contests on the Village Green on Saturday, plus charter sailing yacht tours, motorcycle parade and show, and on Sunday, rowing and kayaking on the waterfront, tasty chowder cook-off from 2 to 4 pm on the Village Green - and the piano race at 4 pm. Dan Harris founded Fairhaven in 1853 and this is our annual celebration of his vision. The Dan Harris Challenge rowing and paddling races have their own website for registering for next year's events and seeing the annual results.
Contact: Stephanie Johnson of Fairhaven Realty |
May
Girls Night Out in Fairhaven
Thursday before Mother's Day in May, from 5 to 10 pm
May 7, 2009 - May 6, 2010 - May 12, 2011 - May 10, 2012
We have a special page with info and schedule
A Pink Party to benefit breast cancer research while having a fun night out on the town. Fairhaven businesses will treat you like the DIVA you are with beauty treatments, massages, games, gift bags, drink and food specials, raffles, a silent auction, a fashion show and much more!
Contact: Cathy Lee at Southside Trends |
May
Ski to Sea - It All Ends In Fairhaven Festival
Sunday of Memorial Day weekend
May 24, 2009 - May 30, 2010 - May 29, 2011
The finish line for the Ski to Sea Race is in Fairhaven and we celebrate from 10 am to 8 pm with a party. A big party. For all ages and all tastes.
Contact: Anna Williams of the Big Fat Fish Company |
June
Summer Solstice Walkabout
Friday closest to June 21, the first day of summer
June 19, 2009 - June 18, 2010 - June 17, 2011
5 pm till 10 pm - it's our annual summer showcase of all Fairhaven businesses. Snacks and refreshments at many locations. Live music and Solstice Fire on the Village Green- Fire Lighting Ceremony lead by Dirty Dan himself at 5pm sharp.
Contact: Tracie Barrick of the Bunch |
June to Labor Day weekend
Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema
Saturday evenings - 10 movies in all - on the Village Green
June 28 to Aug 30, 2008
All movies rated G, PG or PG-13, for family fun.
Suggested donation of $5 an individual or $12 for a family
Summer movie schedule is posted on its own page.
(Business sponsorships are available through Doug Borneman)
Contact: Doug Borneman of Epic Events |
July
Fairhaven Runners Chuckanut Footrace
First Saturday after July 4
July 12, 2008 - July 11, 2009 - July 10, 2010 - July 9, 2011
A beautiful 7 mile run, this race was first run in 1967 and is the oldest annual footrace in Washington State. 2008 will be the 41st race. It starts at Marine Park in Fairhaven and goes down the Interurban trail to Larrabee State Park on Chuckanut Drive. Over 900 participated in 2007. Fairhaven Runners co-sponsors this the Greater Bellingham Running Club.
Contact: Any staff person at Fairhaven Runners, 360 676-4955 |
July
Bowler Hat Bocce Ball Tournament
NOTE: The tournament for this July 2008 is cancelled.
Third Saturday in July - on the Village Green
July 19, 2008 - July 18, 2009 - July 17, 2010
Starts at 9 am and finishes about 3 pm
16 teams playoff in double elimination competition. $60 entry fee per four person team.
Contact: Temp contact info is: |
September
Salmon Barbeque
First Saturday after Labor Day
Sep 6, 2008 - Sep 12, 2009 - Sep 11, 2010 - Sep 10, 2011
The return of the Salmon Barbeque that Fairhaven was so famous for in the 1980s. Serving is from 1 to 4 pm. On the Village Green, of course. Menu includes salmon, cole slaw, roll, baked beens and beverage. A ticket for the full meal is $12. Admission is free to the Village Green and there is a charge only for the meal. This is the second year of renewal of this favorite event. There will be live music and other fun to make this a great afternoon.
Contact: Wayne Kwaitkowski, phone 961-1169 |
September
Fairhaven Runners Waterfront 15K
Saturday in mid September
Sep 13, 2008 - Sep 19, 2009 - Sep 18, 2010 - Sep 17, 2011
A run and walk starting at Harris and 11th in the center of the historic district. It goes along Bellingham Bay to Squalicum Harbor and back along the bay, over the Taylor Dock and finishes at the Village Green with post race awards, celebration, refreshments and music. Beautiful vistas of the bay all the way. More info and online registration at Fairhaven Runners & Walkers Race is USATF Certified. The flat, out-and-back, 9.3-mile course has been sanctioned and certified by USA Track & Field, #WA0502213L. So count on an accurate and fast 15K for your resume! Yes, it is chip timed. Age groups and prizes. Even so, this is a walker friendly race.
Contact: Any staff person at Fairhaven Runners - 360 676-4955 |
October
Halloween on the streets of Historic Fairhaven
Every Oct 31, from 3 till 6 pm
Our special event for the little ones, with treats for all and the Historic District decorated for a scary fun time. Each year features a new theme. 2006 is ghosts. Past themes have been black cats and spiders. While we have provided maps, just count on virtually every shop and restaurant to be ready with treats.
Contact: Shannon Day of Peoples Bank |
November
Historic Fairhaven Holiday - Tour d’Art Gallery Walk
Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving
Nov 28 & 29, 2008 - Nov 27 & 28, 2009 - Nov 26 & 27, 2010
5 pm till 10 pm, each evening. Start of holidays in the Historic District. Holiday Christmas tree lighting at 5 pm on the Village Green on Friday eve. Both evenings enjoy all the shops and galleries with their great selections of gifts. Drinks and treats at many shops. Consider enjoying dinner in one of the several restaurants in the historic district.
Contact: Tracie Barrick of the Bunch |
December
Holiday Decor in Historic Fairhaven
From Thanksgiving till the New Year
Shops, buildings and street trees are all decorated with over 30,000 lights and the entire Historic District is aglow, plus special hours till Christmas. The lights stay up and on thru January 31.
Contact: James Might of Renaissance Celebration |
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