Annual Events

February
Official Pacific Northwest Rain Celebration

First Saturday in February
Feb 3, 2007 - Feb 2, 2008 - Feb 7, 2009

Starting at 11 am, a fun goofy mid-winter happening on the Village Green, with rain poetry, rain gear fashion show, music and rain prediction at noon.

April
Dirty Dan Days

Last Saturday & Sunday of April - all over Fairhaven
April 28 & 29, 2007 - April 26 & 27, 2008 - April 25 & 26, 2009

Antiques Fair on the Village Green, rowing and kayaking on the waterfront, tasty chowder cook-off, charter sailing yacht tours, vintage car parade and show, sea chanty singers - and the piano race. Dan Harris founded Fairhaven in 1853 and this is our annual celebration of his vision.

May
Girls Night Out in Fairhaven

Second Wednesday in May, from 5 to 8 pm
May 9, 2007 - May 14, 2008 - May 13, 2009 - May 12, 2010

A fun evening for the ladies. Traveling fashion show, raffles, specials at restaurants, shops and galleries.

May
Ski to Sea - It All Ends In Fairhaven Festival

Sunday of Memorial Day weekend
May 27, 2007 - May 25, 2008 - May 24, 2009 - May 30, 2010

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.

June
Summer Solstice Gallery Walk

Friday closest to June 21, the first day of summer
June 22, 2007 - June 20, 2008 - June 19, 2009 - June 18, 2010

5 pm till 10 pm - it's our annual summer showcase of arts & crafts. Artists are in the shops and galleries. Snacks and refreshments at many locations. Live music on the streets of our Historic District.

June
Bowler Hat Bocce Ball Tournament

Saturday after the Gallery Walk - on the Village Green
June 23, 2007 - June 21, 2008 - June 20, 2009 - June 19, 2010

Starts at 9 am and finishes about 3 pm
32 teams playoff in single elimination competition.

July to September
Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema

Saturday evenings - 10 movies in all - on the Village Green
June 30 to Sep 1, 2007 - July 5 to Sep 6, 2008

All movies rated G, PG or PG-13, for family fun.
Suggested donation of $4 an individual or $10 for a family

July
Independents Sidewalk Sale

Saturday nearest July 4th - on the Village Green
July 7, 2007 - July 5, 2008 - July 4, 2009 - July 3, 2010

10 am till 4 pm, Fairhaven merchants annual clearance sale. Great bargains at this sale of extras plus music on the stage.

July
Chuckanut Footrace

Second Saturday in July
July 14, 2007 - July 12, 2008 - July 11, 2009

A beautiful 7 mile run, this race was first run in 1967 and is the oldest annual footrace in Washington State. It starts at Marine Park in Fairhaven and goes down the Interurban trail to Larrabee State Park on Chuckanut Drive. Over 900 participated in 2006.

September
Fairhaven Runners Waterfront 15K

Third Saturday in September
Sep 15, 2007 - Sep 20, 2008 - Sep 19, 2009 - Sep 18, 2010

A run and walk from the Village Green, along Bellingham Bay to Squalicum Harbor and back along the bay, finishing at the Village Green. Beautiful vistas of the bay all the way. More info and online registration at Fairhaven Runners 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.

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.

November
Holiday Tour d'Art Gallery Walk

Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving
Nov 24 & 25, 2006 - Nov 23 & 24, 2007 - Nov 28 & 29, 2008

5 pm till 10 pm, each evening. Start of holidays in the Historic District. Many artists with their work in the shops and galleries. Drinks and treats at many shops.

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.